Glass Mosaic Tile in Basements
In the modern age of home design contractors and architects commonly focus on optimizing every space in and around the home. Because of this, basements, once little more than unfinished foundation rooms (cellar) that housed the furnace and hot water heater, have become expected additional floors. Where main floor entryways, living rooms, and parlors, seen first by visitors, are often reserved for formal design and presentation, basements almost seem to be merely bonus space. They may contain additional bedrooms, a bar room, home theatre space, home office, wine cellar, or even a rec or family room. In short, basements have become the ultimate multi-purpose spaces in today’s contemporary homes.
No matter what purpose your basement serves, there is a way to incorporate glass tiles into the final design. For basements that contain an entertainment area: mini bar, pool table, or dart board, glass tiles look great on bar counters or backsplashes. A chic blend, perhaps Fusion Bamboo, or Shimmerfly Iridescent, will give this space the professional, classy look of a pool hall, or uptown nightclub.
Exposed basements that lead to pools, outdoor spas, or a nearby beach, benefit from a glass-tiled floor. Tiles will stay refreshingly cool during hot summer months and won’t be damaged by water or sand tracked in after a quick afternoon dip. For a truly designer look, use a single tile blend or pattern on pools, in spas, and on basement entryways and floors.
Using tiles as bright accents around a fireplace or as a room border is a great way to bring color and fun into this relaxed multi-purpose space. Dark, metallic blends make basement family rooms and dens feel warm and intimate. In contrast, pastel and neutral blends will bring much needed brightness into poorly lit downstairs rooms.
Looking for more specific tiling ideas? Browse the other Tile by Application pages—they’ll offer advice and inspiration on how incorporate tiles into every space in your home or business. Whatever the room or purpose, glass tiles are a perfect addition to basement design.
Be traditional: Glass tiles are the perfect backsplash choice for basement mini bars and downstairs bathrooms
Be creative: Create an abstract glass tile mosaic on a basement wall or around a fireplace hearth.
Kitchens - Bathrooms - Living Rooms - Dining Rooms
Offices & Dens - Basements - Entryways - Patios
