A lot of us might be feeling the lockdown blues at the moment. Staring out the window, longing for that holiday, that night out or even simply a coffee indoors where we don’t have to wear 17 layers to keep from freezing over. Now is the time to revamp, redecorate or redesign our environments.
How can we jazz things up? Where can we add a splash of colour or a change of texture? Changing how you use your space! Ok, we may not all be able to build the outdoor swimming pool with accenting sunbeds but………….
We can create a feature wall, reface a fireplace or chimney breast or even clad those garden walls and bbq area getting ready for the summer ahead! It will come and we will be well prepared to soak every drop of sunshine out of it!
List of Ideas
LIVING ROOMS, KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS can be completely transformed with the right product. Choose your perfect brick slip or brick cladding and reface your chosen wall. We are lucky in Ireland to have some of the best tradesmen in the world. Local Tilers experienced in using brick products will help give you that well needed refreshing lift.
The centre piece to most of our living rooms is the fireplace and chimney breast. The natural colours of clay brick or stone will modernise any space giving you a strong foundation to build the rest of your room decor around. It really is that simple! With the addition of a lick of paint, an accent chair and a potted plant or two, you can have a brand new space to enjoy.
External Garden Walls can add privacy or simply organise your garden area providing dedicated planting areas identifying dining areas and hard standing from amenity spaces and play areas for kids. A BBQ area can easily be created using tumbled brick slips which are easily fixed to existing blockwork.
https://likestone.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG-20200401-WA0010-1.jpg16001067Stephen O'Connorhttps://likestone.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/likestone_logo-300x137.pngStephen O'Connor2021-01-07 15:53:302024-01-24 12:08:47BRICK CLADDING IDEAS FOR 2021
Glass bricks, the latest innovative and cleverly designed product to reach the Irish market. World renowned fashion designer, Chanel have set the trend with a beautiful translucent glass brick in the facade of their Amsterdam Store. The result was so impressive, this store became their flagship store.
Glass meets Clay
‘In order to be irreplacable, one must always be different’ so says Chanel
Where can glass bricks be used?
It is easy to believe that glass bricks are delicate, however when installed correctly, glass bricks can be used anywhere. Full glass bricks using a specialised translucent flexible mortar between the joint can create a beautifully bespoke veiled effect. Regardless of whether it is used externally or internally, glass bricks are unmistakably contemporary in Design creating a strong visual.
Are there different colours and finishes available in glass brick?
Glass brick is available in a wide variety of colours and finishes allowing you, the Designer, Architect or Client to reach the full potential of your project design. Many of the textures specified are : clear, glossy, waved, bubbled etc.
It is worth noting that a single leaf of glass bricks are not load bearing. This needs to be considered when specifying large spans of your desired glass brick. Steel fins may be used to support the glass bricks intermittently. Always ensure that structural fins are tied in sufficiently at the head and base of the glass brick wall.
Bespoke Designs can completely transform any facade inside or outside. The options are endless. For more information on glass brick or glazed products, please contact us at 051 833163 or email us on info@likestone.ie
https://likestone.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Glass-brick-3.png720960Stephen O'Connorhttps://likestone.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/likestone_logo-300x137.pngStephen O'Connor2020-01-16 15:39:022021-06-09 16:35:49Glass brick Design Ideas for 2020
Japanese Techniques Karak tiles are produced using a Japanese technique called ‘raku’. Glazed earthenware or clay tiles are placed in a hot Kiln for about an hour. A chemical reaction occurs causing cracking and a change in colour to the glaze. The result is a beautiful, unique and vibrant patterned tile which will enhance […]
BRICK CLADDING IDEAS FOR 2021
/in Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorBrick Cladding Ideas 2021
Here is the Why!
A lot of us might be feeling the lockdown blues at the moment. Staring out the window, longing for that holiday, that night out or even simply a coffee indoors where we don’t have to wear 17 layers to keep from freezing over. Now is the time to revamp, redecorate or redesign our environments.
How can we jazz things up? Where can we add a splash of colour or a change of texture? Changing how you use your space! Ok, we may not all be able to build the outdoor swimming pool with accenting sunbeds but………….
We can create a feature wall, reface a fireplace or chimney breast or even clad those garden walls and bbq area getting ready for the summer ahead! It will come and we will be well prepared to soak every drop of sunshine out of it!
List of Ideas
LIVING ROOMS, KITCHENS AND BEDROOMS can be completely transformed with the right product. Choose your perfect brick slip or brick cladding and reface your chosen wall. We are lucky in Ireland to have some of the best tradesmen in the world. Local Tilers experienced in using brick products will help give you that well needed refreshing lift.
The centre piece to most of our living rooms is the fireplace and chimney breast. The natural colours of clay brick or stone will modernise any space giving you a strong foundation to build the rest of your room decor around. It really is that simple! With the addition of a lick of paint, an accent chair and a potted plant or two, you can have a brand new space to enjoy.
External Garden Walls can add privacy or simply organise your garden area providing dedicated planting areas identifying dining areas and hard standing from amenity spaces and play areas for kids. A BBQ area can easily be created using tumbled brick slips which are easily fixed to existing blockwork.
Glass brick Design Ideas for 2020
/in Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorWhat are Karak Tiles?
/in Uncategorized/by Stephen O'ConnorJapanese Techniques Karak tiles are produced using a Japanese technique called ‘raku’. Glazed earthenware or clay tiles are placed in a hot Kiln for about an hour. A chemical reaction occurs causing cracking and a change in colour to the glaze. The result is a beautiful, unique and vibrant patterned tile which will enhance […]