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Glass Interior Design: Bringing the Outside In

Saturday, October 1st, 2016

Wesley Allen Dining Room Set 314

Wesley Allen Dining Room Set 314 comes with glass top that blends well with the beauty of the metal frames.

Glass is a unique design material. It can be fragile, it can also be tough. Seriously speaking, it could get so tough that it can even be bulletproof. It can be infused in the design of a home, in various ways whether superficially or architecturally.

There are also different glass types that can be used for various effects and purposes. The fragile state of glass is no longer an issue because it can be easily toughened especially for furniture and floor materials.

Glass Architecture

There are various concept houses in Milan that are made entirely with glass. Take a look from the floor all the way to the ceiling and this concept home has nowhere to hide.

Glass means you are willing to see the outside world. It also means that you’re ready to live in a transparent place where there are no barriers between you, your home’s interiors, and the outside world. Once you get through the privacy issue, then you’d be ready to embrace glass architecture.

Glass architecture means you want to bring the outside in. It is opting for sky lights or the floor-to-ceiling walls and windows. You might also want to look into textured glass brick which can be used as a material in building the walls of your glass home. It looks like a partition but it is still glass so there’s transparency. If you’re tired of looking outside and people looking in, you can always have it obscured.

Glass Décor

Glass is used in many decorative elements inside many homes. Back in the day, glass was just utilitarian but with the advent of glazing and other manufacturing techniques, it is also now decorative.

Whether you want to use glass to allow more sunlight to come in or you would want to have a koi aquarium as a center table, then glass is your best material. The best optical illusions are also made available by glass.

Glass can be used to brighten, obscure, or enhance views. It can illuminate surfaces and reflect light.

Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Vitalia, 6 Lt Chandelier 21227 is a unique lighting fixture that will draw attention.

Uttermost Lamps and Lighting Vitalia, 6 Lt Chandelier 21227 is a unique lighting fixture that will surely draw attention.

Glass Furniture

The list could go on and on and on for glass tables, chairs, mirrors, etc. There are simply too many designs to choose from ranging from glass tabletops to office desks, to the most sophisticated metal and glass chairs, and high-end mirrors.

You can also pair glass with just about any material that you can think of – glass, metal, leather, wood, etc. Style-wise, it can be traditional, industrial, minimalist, or ornate.

Has it ever crossed your mind to install a glass kitchen countertop? How about glass walls in the master bathroom? Modern interiors have already utilized the beauty of glass in so many unique ways. They make use of modern and sleek details such as a glass divider between the bathroom and an adjacent bedroom. Glass can also surprisingly block light while allowing just enough to pass through – this is perfect for people who want privacy but would not want a dark home.

Glass Exteriors

You can also use glass as a material for the exterior part of your home. Back in the day, glass was just a small portion of the wall where light could pass through. It was installed as a part of a window or door. These days, though, glass is available for exterior sheathing.  This is especially useful in commercial structures and buildings.

If you would want to be constantly connected to the exteriors, then use a lot of glass – the expansive ones – as well as glass furniture to transform the outdoors.

Be Limitless with Glass

There are very few limitations with glass. Cold and heat variations are notable features that you need to think of before using this material. The solution to this dilemma is to use a thicker pane when you live in colder regions and the opposite when it’s usually hot in your area.

Glass can be ornate, glass can be simple. Glass can be anything and everything depending on your preference.

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Glass in Interior Design – Why It’s a Thing of Beauty

Friday, July 1st, 2016

Maitland-Smith Accessories Rock Crystal Bowl On Glass Base 2147-362

Maitland-Smith Accessories Rock Crystal Bowl On Glass Base 2147-362

Modern interior design would surely be nothing without the contribution of glass. Glass is not just beautifully used as a material for furniture. It has also been widely used in making walls, ceilings, stairways, and just about any part of a home more interesting.

Glass is everywhere in today’s world of design. Through it, most people are able to enjoy the outdoors while still shielding the home from extreme weather conditions. Glass can also effectively brighten up a room while offering a different level of elegance.

Glass also enhances vintage photographs, flower arrangements, especially home décor.

The Benefits of Glass

Glass has multi-purposes. It is attractive, strong and easy to clean. It can also be bought in different colors, shapes and styles. Even with all these benefits, you might be wondering how you can effectively use glass in your home. Because of its versatility and beauty, you can pair this material with just about any design element. Whether you are building a house from scratch or are remodeling an existing one, glass is the right material that will liven up your living space.

Glass is the best material to use for bathrooms, especially the small ones. Shower curtains make bathrooms appear smaller while a glass partition will keep the bathroom open and well-lit.

Glass can also be used on tables and countertops. This is a cost-effective material compared to marble or granite.

Maintain privacy with glass walls (yes you still can) by opening up your home’s design. Just swap the usual opaque walls with glass and what you would achieve is a more connected kitchen and dining area, for instance.

Glass walls also allow one room to borrow light from another. This increases the amount of light that circulates in the home while cutting down on your energy bills. So go ahead, link the rooms using glass walls. Connect adjacent spaces without losing the novelty of each space.

Open the full height of glass windows if you want to feel a strong connection to the outdoors. This is a glorious feeling when the weather is great. During winter, you can simply make your home cozier by closing the blinds or drawing the curtains.

Modernize the staircase by adding a glass railing. Choose from sandblasted glass, different finishes, and colors.

Tips and Caution

Glass is a wonderful addition, no doubt, but you have to learn how to properly handle it. What you need to focus on when using glass is its reflective properties. The amount of light that you would want to stream into your home could make or break your home’s design so pay attention to your glass walls, doors and windows.

Glass does brighten a home but it could also cause unnecessary glare. To avoid harsh glares, place glass at an angle where it won’t be reflecting a tremendous amount of light.

The occupants in your home will also greatly determine the kind and amount of glass that you would use in your home. Do you have young kids at home? How about pets? The use of glass fixtures should be limited in such a home.

Glass manufacturers are now able to withstand scratches and blows up to a certain degree. Understand, though, that only bulletproof glass will ascertain an unbroken window. So when you have installed glass in your home, you can surely expect a broken window pane or so.

FFDM's Palm Island Collection features a glass tabletop.

FFDM’s Palm Island Collection features a glass tabletop.

Glass + White

If it is your desire to make your home more open, or appear bigger, then pair glass fixtures with anything white. Better yet, come up with white color scheme. White is a crisp hue that can blend pretty well with any glass feature, thus, creating airier, more expansive space.

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The Bright, Cheerful, (and Healthy) All Glass Home

Friday, January 22nd, 2016

 

Maitland-Smith Accessories Rock Crystal Bowl On Glass Base 2147-362 provides a classic look to any nook.

Maitland-Smith Accessories Rock Crystal Bowl On Glass Base 2147-362 provides a classic look to any nook.

Many homes already enjoy using glass in most of their furnishings. The use of this unique material in home decor is both decorative and practical. It can come in many forms ranging from countertops, glazing, decorative walls, to fancy mirrors. Whether you want to use glass to let in the morning sun or just so you can make a cramped room look expansive, its interior design possibilities are actually limitless.

Sure there are glass tables and cabinets but have you ever wrapped your brain around having a glass home?

Glass is a recyclable and sustainable material. It is known to provide environmental benefits as well as mitigate changes in climate. Many designers have saved natural resources because of their utilization of this awesome material.

Glass is appreciated in many different applications. It is known to conserve energy which is obvious in homes with glass facades. Imagine not having to use artificial lighting till dusk.

Playing with Light

You would certainly love to catch a glimpse of your reflection every day on the mirror of this Viniterra cabinet from FFDM.

You would certainly love to catch a glimpse of your reflection every day on the mirror of this Viniterra cabinet from FFDM.

The presence of light is the best interior design trick there is. Light can make smaller rooms look large and large rooms even more unrestrained. Light can also make rooms look comfortable and natural.

The use of glass brings in natural light in your home, thus, you can enhance the garden views and even brighten up obscure rooms.

Windows with mulliions can easily take advantage of the picturesque views. Let glass create this same lovely view in your home while also reflecting light and highlighting lovely surfaces.

Studies show that natural light can improve sleep, even your overall quality of life; more and more evidence point to the benefits of light on your mood, alertness level, as well as your metabolism.

Glass is one of the most preferred materials for better aesthetics and characteristics. Picture this – glass can even preserve the natural taste of food. It can also lock the vitamins in which is no surprise why most food and medicine packages come in glass containers. So why not install glass in your kitchen where your daily meals are prepared? You can look forward to – not just having a wonderful view of nature outside – but also a higher health level.

If you are not ready to have an all glass home just yet, then just be creative in your use of this lovely material. After all, there are but a few limits when it comes to glass. Extreme cold and heat are two of the things that you need to carefully think through when using glass in your home. Thicker panes are needed for places with cold temperatures.

Glass in Smaller Quantities

Having glass furniture is the next best thing to having an all glass residence. Mirrors, glass chairs, tables and just about any furnishing can be made with glass. You can pair glass with leather, wood, especially metals.

Give your kitchen counter tops and office desks a touch of elegance by using glass. Use cleaner lines for a more industrial or urban look and ornate lines to bring out the beauty of glass in a traditional setting.

Artistica Living Room Per Se Nesting Table, Glass 407-360 spells unique in every aspect. The fusion of glass and wood in this ensemble is too perfect to ignore.

Artistica Living Room Per Se Nesting Table, Glass 407-360 spells unique in every aspect. The fusion of glass and wood in this ensemble is too perfect to ignore.

Do not limit yourself to the living room, kitchen or the dining room when designing with glass. Up the level of sophistication in your bathroom by having glass walls installed. Wet areas such as these do not need to look unexciting. In fact, since the bathroom is where you should feel relaxed, even rejuvenated, then you should take time to think of a concept that will make the room more tranquil.

Glass can also be used as a divider wall between the master bedroom and the master bathroom. Keeping the privacy is easy by using glass blocks.

Try installing glass in different areas of your home and start reaping the benefits.

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