Glass Mosaic Tiles for Your Den
Glass tiles, perhaps because they are impervious to water, are often associated with wet areas. They are used in bathrooms, as kitchen sink backsplashes, and around the spa or pool areas. Like all other kinds of tiles, however, they are just as suitable for other applications, like your den.
“Den” is a very general term and can mean different things for different people –it can be a private study, library, home office, entertainment room, family room, or modern man cave. There is one thing in common with all these though. The den is a private place where one goes into for serious study or entertainment and relaxation. It is usually open only to close family and friends.
Generally, dens are of dark and subdued colors, especially those intended for study. Of course, this is not a hard and fast rule as your rooms should reflect your own taste and personality. Regardless of the colors you choose, there is a glass mosaic tile to suit your preferences. These tiles come in all the colors that cover the entire spectrum from red to violet and everything else in between.
Entire walls can be covered with iridescent glass mosaic tiles to make them look brilliant and glossy, but if they are filled with bookshelves for your collection, you can highlight the shelves’ borders with the tiles to add luster and character to them.
If you have a fireplace you can accent the mantle and the area just outside the hearth with the glass tiles. Also, if you have picture frames on the wall, a border of glass tiles can attract attention to the picture. These tiles can make your den feel more vibrant than can dark paint or drapes.
Glass tiles are naturally cool to the touch. They are also heat-resistant. These properties make them ideal tops for your computers, music systems, or any electronic devices that emit heat.
Cleaning and maintenance of the tiles is easy. They do not stain and all you need to clean them is a washcloth and regular glass cleaners. Over the years they will retain their original shine and brilliance.