Styling with Glass Bricks: Creating Distinct Interior Aesthetics with 5 Brick Types

Synergraphic Design
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Modern living room with white sofas, teal and orange cushions. Marble coffee table, plant, glass partition, wooden floors; bright, cozy vibe.

Glass bricks are making a comeback in the interior design scene and this trend is bigger and better. With the added variety of glass bricks from smooth to textured to colour tinted ones, glass bricks combine variety with versatility to create a modern and exciting look. Whether it's for accent walls or structural decoration, let’s go through the different types of glass bricks and how they can elevate your spaces.

Rectangular block of textured clear glass on a white background. Light reflects off its uneven surface, creating a minimalist feel.

Faceted Glass Bricks

For a bold, sculptural and attention-grabbing look, pair these textured glass bricks with mixed colours, and stack them asymmetrically or you could form a graphic when stacked together. Faceted glass bricks are the most textured bricks out of all, and they show a raw and natural feeling based on its style. They resemble raw crystals or stones that are chanced upon underneath a newly discovered cave. Use them for creative spaces like galleries, feature walls and creative studios, as they can be an art sculpture that helps with immersing you in the artistic zone, and maybe give you an inspiration or two.

Transparent glass block with bubbles and wave patterns inside, set against a plain white background. The block is rectangular and displays a clear texture.

Wave Glass Bricks

Wave patterns are best at creating a retro or coastal look especially when using blue or clear or mixing these two colours to mimic water. The wave-like patterns and bubble-like interior creates the illusion that these bricks are trapping water from the sea, emphasizing the relaxing and nostalgic feeling. They blend in well in bathrooms, coastal and retro-style interiors, where the movement-focused bricks can be stacked in curved or wave-like patterns to bring out feelings of leisure. Hand-painted glass bricks that depict the ocean, sky or beach can also help enhance the coastal interior concept with its unique structure and painting.

Rectangular glass block on a white background, reflecting light with a minimalist design.

Clean Glass Bricks

Fitting for a minimalistic space, clean glass bricks with clear or frosted finishes can give your space a clean and contemporary feel. Clean glass bricks are transparent, extremely clear and suits places where you want sunlight to be shined in, and it makes the room feel bigger with its glossy and reflective surface. For frosted glasses, they provide privacy while softening the light to recreate a soft and natural environment. These clean glass bricks are suitable for kitchens, corridors and office walls as it provides a sense of neatness and structure which adds to a pure modernity look.

Transparent purple glass bricks with white background, with clean edges and a modern, minimalist design.

Polished Glass Bricks

Polished glass bricks are ideal for spaces where many guests walk by. Glass bricks are highly durable and suitable for areas with high traffic and polished glass bricks increase this functionality with its aesthetic. Adding a sleek and modest glamour, you can use neutral or monochrome tones for your space or use mirroring to increase light reflection and get a dramatic and posh effect. You can also engrave the glass with customised patterns and motifs for an additional touch of luxuriousness for space like hotel lobbies, hallways and bathrooms.

Rectangular green glass block with a smooth surface and textured sides, set against a plain white background.

Organic Glass Bricks

Combining contemporary with nature-inspired elements, organic glass bricks create a soft and earthy feel. With its rounded edges, you can choose to go for earth-toned bricks like olive, sand or sage to remind you of the natural environment. You can choose for lights to be inserted and drilled into these glass bricks, to create a brighter aesthetic with softer light. They add a hint of serenity and calmness through its colour and texture, and you can incorporate them in spaces like spa rooms, garden partitions or meditation corners.

As the trend of using glass bricks returns, it is no longer just a sentimental element from the past, they are a modern, stylish and versatile solution in enhancing your spaces. Whether in bustling and busy spaces like galleries or personal areas like bathrooms, there are endless possibilities to what glass bricks can do to bring life to your space.