Home Accenting With Glass: The Glass Is Definitely MORE Than Half Full
“The thing I love most about my job is watching my customer’s eyes widen when they see all of the unique and different things we can do with glass in their home.” Kent Rosenthal, General Manager of the Glass Division Hellenbrand Glass
The impact of strategically placed glass accent in a home can make the home one of a kind. It can add color, class and a dimension that other design and decorative features can not do. And, depending on the placement, it can be one of the more dynamic visual features of your home’s interior. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people are just not aware of the varieties of glass and the special treatments which can be done. In fact, most decorators and architects are in the same situation. In addition, new processes, designs colors and other features are being added every year. For example, doors can be 1 inch thick with materials of choice cast within the center of the door.
Kent’s list of most common glass accents:
? Decorative shower doors
? Decorative doors anywhere within the home
? “Fly by” light housings
? Railings for stairs, catwalks or verandas
? Back painted glass for wall or backsplash treatments
? Custom fitted bar & table tops
? Glass walls for partitioning home theaters or exercise rooms
? Hanging accents to utilize high ceilings
“Lack of imagination and creativity are the only things that will limit what a homeowner can do with glass in your home,” adds Rosenthal. “My advice to anyone who likes the idea of using glass in building, remodeling and/or decorating, is to speak with a glass professional. Commit yourself to learning about what options exist and you may find options for your home you never imagined.”
