There are tons of options to choose from when it comes to flooring. You could have wood floors in which case you’ll also have to decide on the type of wood, the finish and the color, you could have concrete floors which give the place an industrial feel and you could also have tiled floors which can be very fun to work with as you can combine colors and create patterns.

The glass floor visually connects the floors and the huge glass wall emphasized the transparency

But there’s also another option, less popular but very interesting: glass floors. Despite it looking fragile, glass is actually very strong and there are many different types to choose from. It’s why you have the possibility of installing glass floors in your home. It’s a very interesting idea. If you decide to use transparent glass for the floor on the upper level for example, then your house will look very open and spacious.

A glass floor in one room means that the one below has a glass ceilingThe glass floor is the perfect way of admiring the spectacular wine cellarIt may be unusual at first to walk on glass but it’s actually very safeThe hallway is usually the space which gets a glass floorA glass floor or ceiling is a great way of letting light get throughInstalling glass floor is not easy so make sure you get an expertGlass floors are an interesting option for contemporary homesAn interesting combination of visually striking décor elementsYou can also combine materials and only have one portion of the floor made of glassBefore installing a glass floor you’ll need to build a supporting structure

You’ll be able to see what’s going on downstairs or upstairs by simply looking up or down. You could also have a glass floor on the terrace and visually connect this area with the rest of the house. Another option is to have a hall with glass floor. Of course, you don’t have to have a transparent floor in rooms like the bathroom or the bedroom. Also, it will be a little weird walking on transparent glass if you’re afraid of heights but it could also be a good way to get rid of the fear.

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