Many modern designers have gradually begun to abandon the separation of functional areas using blind partitions or solid walls. Today, these designs have been replaced by stylish and elegant bubble columns. They not only allow you to separate two different areas, but also help create a truly magical atmosphere.
What are these designs?
Air-bubble column is a hollow container having a cylindrical or rectangular shape and installed on a special base. It is usually filled with water or another clear liquid. Air bubbles are supplied by a reliable and silent compressor installed at the base of the structure. Their size, shape and speed of movement depend on the personal preferences of the owner.
What is a bubble column made of?
For the production of such structures, transparent, waterproof anddurable materials. It can be polycarbonate, ordinary or acrylic glass. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The most popular is the acrylic glass bubble column. Joints are practically invisible on the surface of this smooth material. Transparent acrylic glass does not deteriorate under the influence of ultraviolet rays. It is good that there are no scratches on it. In addition, products made of acrylic glass retain their original appearance for a long time. This high-strength refractory material is able to withstand high water pressure. Significant disadvantages of acrylic glass include a relatively large weight and instability to the effects of alcohols and other aggressive chemicals.
No less popular is the polycarbonate bubble column. The service life of such products is about 15 years. The main advantages of structures made from this material are ease of maintenance, fire safety, flexibility and comparative lightness. However, over time, such products become cloudy and fade. Sometimes they start leaking.
Varieties of similar structures
Modern manufacturers produce several types of such products. The most popular of them are:
- Single bubble columns used to give dynamics to small interior areas. To create a beautiful and smooth play of light, tall structures are often used that rest against the ceiling.
- Bubble multicolumns,which are transparent tubes of small diameter located inside the central tube. These products feature a beautiful light effect and a huge amount of bubbles moving up the thin tubes.
- Designs with hinged elements. Such columns are used as constructive furniture elements, decorative shelves or support for planters.
All these products are located on special platforms that differ not only in size and shape, but also in the quality of the materials used. They can be plastic or soft, square or semicircular. The height of the platform varies from 25 to 40 centimeters.
Bubble column as an interior element
Such designs can be not only an independent decoration, but also an integral part of the design composition. They are often combined with shelves, furniture, shelving, racks and openings. To date, many options have been developed for the use of such structures. In this case, everything depends on the wishes of the customer and on the characteristics of the premises in which bubble columns will be installed. The price of such products varies from 5800 to 7000 rubles. If necessary, the design can be programmed for automatic smooth color change.
