Using Interior Glass for Distinct Design

When remodeling or upgrading your home, glass elements can solve typical design dilemmas. Mirrors have traditionally been used to add the illusion of extra space in a room. Transparent or partially opaque glass panels or doors separate rooms into distinct spaces without obstructing light. Decorative and colored glass features give your home a unique look and feel while unifying its design. However it is integrated into your design, glass adds sparkle to your room and personality to your home.

In The Kitchen:

• Cabinet Door Inserts: Clear and opaque glass can be backlit to add light to your cabinets. Your decorative china can be displayed while remaining protected from dust and debris. Etched or leaded glass enhances your kitchen’s design and personality.
• Back Splashes and Wall Coverings: Glass tile is a spectacular alternative to ceramic. Glass is non-porous, it resists stains, mold and mildew. It reflects light, making your kitchen look brighter and more spacious. For the look of even more space, mirrored back splashes are available and becoming more popular. Cast glass back splashes add a clean, modern look and are available in many colors.
• Counter and Table Tops: Glass slabs come in a variety of thicknesses, colors and coatings to add a distinct look to counters and table tops. They are durable, non-porous and easy to clean, making them a dramatic alternative to granite, marble and composites.

In The Bathroom:

• Counters and Vanities: Cast glass counters and vanities in bathrooms and powder rooms add a versatile, unique look. When space is tight, glass vanities add storage and counter space while maintaining a light, airy look.
• Wall panels and tiles: Whether in your bathtub, shower or entire bathroom, glass panels and tiles enhance the look of your space. They can be mixed and matched to create a unique and functional space. Since they resist mold and mildew, they are much easier to maintain than ceramic.
• Bath and Shower Doors: Glass bath and shower doors can be etched to express your personality or elevate your style. Opaque glass allows privacy without obstructing light.
• Mirrors: Beveled, round, square, traditional, modern, framed – there are too many choices to mention them all. Your mirror is another element that lets you magnify your design aesthetic in your bathroom.
• Doors and Dividers: Colored or opaque glass panels can divide your bathroom into private areas for dressing or other uses while sharing the space.

In Other Areas of Your Home:

• Stairwells: Glass provides an alternative to wood or iron stairways. Clear glass complements architecture of your stairway without distracting from it.
• Bars: The combination of glass and mirrored elements in your bar are a beautiful way to display your fine crystal.
• Doors: Lead, etched, opaque or colored glass inserts in your doors permit additional light and your personality to shine through.

With so many colors, styles and textures for you to choose, glass is a versatile design element that allows you to easily customize your home. With just a few glass additions to your decor, you can add sparkle, space and distinction to your home.