Glass countertops in your bathroom, now that is fairly new. For the majority of us, glass is known for it’s translucent, eye-catching beauty, hardly thought of as a countertop material in your bath. Traditionally the emphasis on countertops has been function but in recent years there has been a sort of design revolution, today’s bathroom design has moved towards permanent fixtures acting as ornamental as well as functional countertop pieces. And because of this trend, homeowners are looking beyond the traditional surface materials of cultured marble and porcelain. Cutting edge designers are incorporating new trendy materials into their bath designs, materials such as wood, concrete, stainless steel and glass countertops are on the forefront of this shift in radical bathroom design changes.

"Summary: Glass countertops in your bathroom are an incredible blend of art and function. Glass makes a beautiful and durable countertop material. Tempered glass countertops and recycled glass bathroom countertops allow you to customize your vanity countertop to give your bathroom an upscale trendy look. Glass counters are on the forefront of this radical bathroom design direction."

If you are a discerning homeowner and you want a bathroom countertop that has a high end appearance and distinguishes itself from common countertop materials, then a glass countertop is the way to go. The only stipulation of thinking of using glass as a countertop material is just make sure you understand the limitations of the material as well as the maintenance requirements. Although glass vanity countertops don’t have to take the abuse that kitchen countertops have to go through, your lavatory countertop still has its fair share of mistreatment. Tooth paste, cosmetics, nail polish remover, bathroom cleaners as well as the occasional dropped hair drier, curling iron or glass of water all contribute to the abuse. Fortunately today’s glass countertops are much more durable than their predecessors. With proper care, glass countertops are fully capable of withstanding the test of time.

As a design material, glass countertops not only add visual interest in your loo, it also can make a small space seem larger because of its translucent and reflective nature. One design tip is to get frosted glass to hide any possible scratches. Also you should think about this material for a bathroom such as your master bath or a powder room that doesn’t get much use and because of its price, you should also consider using it as an accent countertop, unless you have your heart set on using it exclusively throughout your restroom.

The nice thing about a tempered glass countertop is its versatility, it can be imbedded with a multitude of textures and colors and comes in a variety of custom finishes to complement just about any bathroom décor. Glass is a pliable material that can be artistically manipulated to create incredible flowing and unique design masterpieces. Not only are glass countertops durable (tough as stone and come in multiple thicknesses), they are heat resistant and hygienic because the material has no pores so it can be easily cleaned. Since glass vanity countertops come in a variety of textured finishes, fingerprints and small scratches are nearly invisible. Another thing, if you are seeking green building materials for your next bathroom renovation project, using recycled glass countertops is an eco-friendly option that you can look into without feeling guilty on splurging on these one of a kind glass countertops. So I’m sure you won’t run out of glass countertop ideas anytime soon.

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