9 Recycled Glass Bars As Sweet And Smooth As a Manhattan

Posted by Steven Schrenk

If your next project is a bar or restaurant you're already thinking how the overall design will reflect the food, drinks and vibe of the venue and customers, but if you want to make one statement piece, let it be the most photographed item in every restaurant space - the bar top itself.

Keywords: Millefiori, Glass House, Coffee House, Bartops, Floating Blue, Chivalry Blue, Alehouse Amber, restaurant design

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Two Bathrooms, Two Styles, One Cool Blue Recycled Glass Countertop Choice

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When choosing an interior designer, there are many things to consider – budget, style, personality. And when someone chooses Houston-based interior designer Emily June Spanos, the deciding factor seems to hinge on the word “delight.” She creates unique spaces that are designed to delight with whimsical solutions and happy hues, bringing joy to every space – and making friends with every client along the way.

Keywords: Floating Blue

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Small Space, Big Style: 8 Tiny Bathrooms That Wow With Color and Light from Recycled Glass

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Bathroom design trends are constantly evolving, but one thing remains constant: the desire for a knockout space. But what if your bathroom is lacking in the square footage department? No worries: it’s simple to add impact with a smart combination of countertops, flooring and cabinetry — the workhorses and focal points of any design. Vetrazzo's recycled glass countertops add color, character and one-of-a-kind appeal, proving time and again that you don’t need a big space to make a big impact.

Keywords: Palladian Gray, Amethystos, Millefiori, Emerald Coast, Floating Blue, Alehouse Amber

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After Hurricane Harvey, A Beloved Beach House Gets A New Life With Recycled Glass Design

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The fishing village of Rockport, Texas has been a beloved coastal hideaway since the 1800s. Located on the western side of the Gulf of Mexico, it’s nestled 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi and separated from the Gulf by a thin strip of barrier island.

Keywords: Islands, Floating Blue, Kitchen Design

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2016 Year in Review: 10 Favorite Recycled Glass Kitchens, Baths and Bars

Posted by Steven Schrenk

It's here! Our favorite time of year when we can look back on a year's worth of stunning kitchen and bath designs featuring recycled glass surfaces. From the beach to the city, talented designers are using crushed glass counters and mosaic tiles to create interiors with historic charm, coastal vibes and modern moods. (An amazing amount of style variety in this year's designs.)

Keywords: Coastal Inspired, Floating Blue, LEED, Martini Flint, Kitchen Design, Chivalry Blue, Bathroom Design

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2017 Color Trends: Pairing BEHR Paint Colors for Recycled Glass Countertops

Posted by Steven Schrenk


If there is one thing Erika Woelfel knows, it’s color.

For 20 years she’s been playing with color and building palettes, in graphic design, merchandising, color consulting, and for the last eight years, as the Vice President of Color and Creative Services at BEHR Paint.

She and her team design everything from the color card at the store and the home sets where the colors are showcased, to the actual paint colors you use, often test driving those colors in their own homes.

(Right now BEHR’s Polished Aqua lives in Woelfel’s kitchen where it’s paired with white cabinetry and earthtone granite surfaces.)

Keywords: Palladian Gray, Ruby Red, Millefiori, Floating Blue, Cubist Clear

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How Much Do Recycled Glass Countertops Cost?

Posted by Steven Schrenk

Out of all the questions I field about Vetrazzo’s recycled glass countertops - about color, texture, durability - it’s price that I’m most often asked.

Keywords: Ruby Red, Amethystos, Millefiori, Bretagne Blue, Floating Blue, Neutrals

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Introducing Sea Pearl, The Crushed Glass Countertop with the Feel of A Beach Glass Jewel

Posted by Steven Schrenk

 

Vetrazzo has always brought impact to a space with color and movement in its handcrafted recycled glass countertops. But now, thanks to an innovation in finishing, our crushed glass slabs are adding a tactile dimension to kitchen and bath design.

It all started when a member of the Vetrazzo team took inspiration from the textures of natural stone from our sister brand Polycor, a natural stone quarrier, where antiqued finishes (also known as leathered or antiqued finishes) are a bestseller.

Keywords: Palladian Gray, Floating Blue, Chivalry Blue, Sea Pearl

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