Revival of Glass Blocks Regains Popularity
Spicing Up Your Space: The Resurgence of Glass Blocks in Modern Design
When it comes to decor trends, there's no one-size-fits-all. Take the return of glass blocks, for example. Some design enthusiasts are ecstatic, while others are less than thrilled. Just like fashion and beauty trends, it's all about personal taste.
Design-savvy Dallas native, Jena Salmon, sees glass blocks as a genius move. "They get a bad rap, in my opinion," she shares, "But I can't knock 'em. We all have glass showers nowadays. The privacy thing? Glass blocks nail it."
For Jena, glass blocks offer a perfect balance of light and privacy, making them ideal for bathrooms and saunas. She adores the way the light plays behind the blocks, giving any space a touch of sophistication, whether it's modern or traditional. Plus, they're cost-effective, serving as aultra-stylish alternative to sheetrock.
Yet, not every designer is on board with the glass block revival. Atlanta's own Olivia Westbrooks admits, "As a host of a television design show all about nostalgia and reinterpreting home design, I'd rather leave glass blocks behind." Her hesitation might stem from their 80s vibes, with memories of baggy suits and questionable hairstyles coming to mind when she sees glass blocks. "If they were reimagined in pink," she ponders, "maybe I'd consider them again."
So, whether you're a hardcore glass block fan or on the fence, remember that design trends are cyclical, so go ahead and make your home a reflection of your personal style. After all, walls don't judge (much)!
Design Dilettantes:- Jena Salmon: A daring Dallas-based designer who approaches design with an eclectic touch, drawing inspiration from various eras.- Olivia Westbrooks: A design aficionado from Atlanta who values preserving the essence of the past while bringing a fresh perspective to home design. She can be found hosting "Home Is Where The Heart Is," available to stream on March 20.
- Southern Living magazine might feature an article on Jena Salmon, a designer from Dallas, who positively views the resurgence of glass blocks in modern design, finding them ideal for bathrooms and saunas due to their combination of light and privacy.
- In the 1990s, glass blocks were a popular design element, but Olivia Westbrooks, a designer from Atlanta and host of the television show "Home Is Where The Heart Is," prefers to leave them behind due to their nostalgic association with the 80s aesthetic.
- Jena Salmon, a fan of glass blocks, believes that they offer a cost-effective, ultra-stylish alternative to sheetrock and adds a touch of sophistication to any space, be it modern or traditional.
- Olivia Westbrooks, however, is hesitant about the glass block revival and suggests that if they were redesigned in a vibrant color like pink, she might reconsider their use.
