Glass baths: selection criteria and features

A glass bathtub is an unusual piece of furniture that can decorate your bathroom in style. Modern brands offer a huge variety of models of different shapes, colors and textures, full glass designs or options that combine several materials - among such a variety, you can find the ideal option for any interior. In this article, you will learn more about glass bathtub models, selection criteria and fashionable combinations with other furniture and finishes.

If you are thinking about purchasing a bathtub made entirely or partially of glass, it should be borne in mind that such an unusual interior detail has its own specifics.

Take note of some of the nuances.

• Unlike baths made of artificial stone, ceramic or cast-iron baths covered with enamel, glass will get dirty much faster: greasy stains from touching, streaks from hard water or from improper washing will remain on it. If you want a glass bathtub to really look good, you will have to do regular wet cleaning with a mirror cleaner.

• If you have small children or pets, it may not be worth buying a glass bathtub - glass walls are very easy to break, you just need to accidentally drop a shower hose or a bottle of shampoo. Even a small through crack will require replacing an entire wall or even buying a new bathroom, depending on the design. In addition, a stronger impact can cause debris to fly apart and cause injury.
• A glass bathtub is an extravagant thing that is not suitable for every style in the interior. Even if you have a modern room setting, it can stand out. It is best to support the unusual design of the bathtub with other glass objects - for example, it could be a wall shelf, sink or door.

Modern glass bathroom design options are extremely diverse. It is worth paying attention to the shape, decorative elements, the color of the glass itself and its texture. It will depend on the nuances whether the bath fits the interior of the room or not.

First of all, it is worth considering the shape of the bathtub and its dimensions - you need to proceed from the size of the room, because if you initially have a small bathroom, it is better to choose a miniature version.

There are several design options.

• Rectangular the bathtub is close to the traditional version - the corners can be smoothed or left sharp, such geometric solutions can look very sophisticated. A rectangular bathtub will be convenient for practical use and will not take up much space.

• Corner the bath has a shape close to a triangle. Such models come in different sizes and small options are quite suitable for a small room, however, they will not be very convenient. Better to choose a similar option in a spacious bathroom.
• Oval the bath will suit those who like soft streamlined shapes - it is a good option for sophisticated interiors with thoughtful small details.
• Round baths are less popular, but they can look pretty interesting.For such options, you need a lot of free space - if you have a very spacious bathroom, such a glass product will surely become a decoration and a highlight of the interior.

Sometimes glass baths are accompanied by a minimum of metal elements for the stability of the structure and drainage, and in other cases additional materials become full-fledged decorative elements. For example, you can find stylish glass bathtubs combined with natural or artificial marble, metal, plastic or wood. Most modern models have a simple and laconic design - a bottom, a wall can be made from a different material, or a decorative frame can be made along the contour. More unusual designs can be found. For example, metal, wood, or plastic can be used to create intricate ornaments and patterns on a glass surface.

Most often, transparent glass options are chosen - this design is the most neutral and versatile, a similar thing can fit into many interior options. Lovers of extravagant solutions can also consider options with colored glass - it can be a barely noticeable tone, for example, a blue or pink tint of glass. In other cases, bright options are chosen - dark brown, red, yellow or blue glass. There are also options with real stained-glass windows or with imitation of stained-glass windows by means of special painting.

For a bathtub to look harmonious, it needs to fit into a particular style of the room. Most often, glass models are chosen for modern interiors - these can be minimalistic options or bright interiors with an abundance of decorative details, but they should not look traditional. Simplicity of shapes and a combination of unusual materials are characteristic of fashionable environments. The color scheme can be almost any, because transparent glass will suit everything, however, complex composite colors of the finish will look the most interesting.

Products with glass walls can organically fit into the eclectic style. In such an interior, the most unexpected combinations are possible: glass, marble, wood and ceramics can create a stylish and bright interior. Both colored and transparent glass options are suitable. It is worth starting from the size of the room - if the room is very small, you should not combine too many disparate elements: a glass bath will be enough for a single accent.

Variants with minor glass elements can organically fit into the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Most often these are glass-walled bathtubs, complemented by marble or ceramics. Stained-glass windows and corrugated glass will look very organic.

Since a bath is usually purchased for a long time, it is worthwhile to carefully approach the choice and purchase a really high-quality product. Manufacturers from China should be considered with caution - these samples can often be of poor quality. Mostly, it is worth considering products from Russia and Europe. If you are looking for a model with an interesting design, you may like brands from Italy and Finland.

Now plumbing stores provide a large selection of products., but many people prefer to make online orders. Prices on websites are often much lower, and the assortment is much wider.If you order a bath online, it is important to make sure that the manufacturer is in good faith - buy products only on the official websites of major brands. If in doubt, it is better to place an order without prepayment.

Going to the store, it is worthwhile to determine the desired dimensions and design of the bath in advance. You can take samples of finishes and furniture with you to see how they will work with your new purchase. If you do not find the ideal option, you can make a glass-walled bathtub yourself - the easiest way to do this is from a finished metal or stone bathtub: you need to cut one wall and insert the glass. This work is very time consuming, therefore, if you have never done such a thing, it is better to entrust it to professionals. Many brands now accept custom orders.

If you are thinking about installing a glass bathtub, but do not yet know exactly what design you want, consider options for interesting interiors with glass bathtubs for inspiration.

• The combination of glass and wood can be very interesting in modern sustainable interiors. This solution will suit connoisseurs of minimalism and natural materials - with such a bathroom you will create a simple but unusual interior.

• The red glass bathtub will appeal to lovers of bright and bold solutions. Such an interior will surely attract attention. It is important to support the bright detail with another piece of furniture - for example, opt for a red sink. Plus, bold colors work best in a spacious room. If you have a small bathroom, such extravagant details can overwhelm the interior.
• The bathtub, finished with white plastic with a glass insert, will perfectly complement the laconic modern interior. To make the setting interesting, you can experiment with textures: glossy glass and plastic can be interestingly combined with matte wallpaper and wood.

In the next video, you will see the process of replacing glass for a similar bath.