Glass Block Windows in Dining Room Dilemma
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Comments (2)Thanks. I may end up with some sort of alarm system anyway, so this was helpful. In the end I went with (single) sliders, which was originally at the bottom of my list, almost out of consideration. Got my ventilation, window treatments, curb appeal and there are actually many more add-on security options for sliders than hoppers or awnings. The awnings were just too pricey. Getting estimates now. Started with Home Depot's @ Home Service and got a quote of $3030 for American Craftsman six sliders and one hopper (my egress in the laundry room.) I know there's a real love 'em or hate 'em thing with HD but I did have some minor kitchen work done a while back and had an excellent installation experience. ~Jacy...See MoreGlass block 'windows' with traditional marble
Comments (2)I've been reading about the glass block tiles, and it seems that they were in use well over 100 years ago. I saw some of the photos in the Italian lady's albums of old kitchens and baths, which had the ads from manufacturers with the latest stuff. I wish I could remember what her name was, to put your mind at rest. I would think that this glass block corner window setup, being in the back of your home, would not impact the street view, am I right? I'm planning to use the blocks for a shower enclosure, not a window installation, and the house is a 1948 cape style, not a Victorian lady. But I think the Victorian era was all about trying new things. In my recent bath addition, I opted for a stained glass window at the front of my tub. It gives a colored light to the room. But I also have other windows in the room, with good natural light all day long. If you need something for maximum light and privacy as well, but no view, the blocks would do the trick and look great doing it too....See MoreIs it okay to block part of a window when arranging dining room?
Comments (9)Thanks for your suggestions. I can't see Jim's photo. Is there a link that I'm missing. If I can figure it how to do it, I will post a photo of the room. The window is on the side of the house. We have a 5.5 foot tall fence so the neighbors won't see it from ground level. Possibility of fading the wood is a good point. I'm a traditionalist when it comes to decorating, especially a formal space. I'll start to twitch if the pieces don't match :) I feel like I need the buffet or server because I have a lot of big pieces of china and most cabinets are not as large as the one I have now. (It's black because we bought it to match my husband's table rather than buying a complete set when we got married.)...See MoreSwap out interior glass block window?
Comments (8)We are thinking about putting a high rectangular window made of glass block in our proposed 66" shower. It might look something like the photo below. Any guesses on the size of the window in the photo? Any suggestions for changing the size of this window, or its height off of the floor? In the photo, it looks like the top of the window is a few inches below the height of the shower head. Thanks!...See Morela_la Girl
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