Glass in the interior: furniture and decor

Glass in the interior of an apartment or private house is not only stylish, but also multifunctional. Everyone is already accustomed to the glass interiors of commercial real estate (shop windows, doors, shelves, etc.), but it’s still difficult to imagine such constructions at home. Most people associate glass with fragility and transparency, so it is psychologically difficult to sit on a glass chair or walk on a glass floor at a height of several meters from the floor. But glass accessories are still present in almost every interior, just not in large quantities and without the use of any extravagant solutions. Glass will give the room volume, space and light. Glass partitions, coffee tables or whole sculptures look unusual and very stylish. They fit into any interior style.

The advantages of glass in the interior

The advantages of using glass elements in a modern interior are obvious. Most often for interior use tempered glass, which has high strength. It may be transparent or not. The structure of this material allows you to arrange or decorate it in different ways. Glass objects look elegant, expensive and elegant. They are fully consistent with fashion trends. Glass does not have its own separate history, which allows it to fit into any interior projects. Glass accessories look good and in the style of hi-tech, in the style of Provence. They are relevant at least due to the fact that in each room there is already an object of glass - a window. That is, this material will not look out of place even in the most unimaginable interior. A competent designer will always find it should be used.

    

Glass and style

The use of glass is typical for any interior, but there are some styles that particularly "love" this material. These include the classic style, which with the help of glass parts is made more elegant and easier. Also, glass is appropriate and in eco-style, because it does not emit harmful substances, has a completely natural composition and perfectly combined with wood or stone. Glass elements in combination with strict chrome elements actually form interiors in high-tech style, therefore for it glass is a base material. The use of glass in industrial interiors allows you to correctly place accents without making the room heavier with unnecessary dark partitions. And, of course, kitsch will not do without glass stained glass. It is a mixture of all styles, colors and materials, so glass is extremely appropriate here.


    

Color and glass texture

Color and texture are closely related to each other. Choosing one without the other is illogical. How can one determine the shade of an object without knowing its curves, features of reflection of light and texture? Texture is the properties of the surface, depending on the processing and individual characteristics of the material. Traditionally, texture is determined by the type of surface: matte, glossy or shiny. It is the latter type of texture and characteristic of glass. The ability to beat the texture of the material is important when only one color is used in the interior, making the space more vivid and stylish. Also on the color of glass affects the style of the interior. If necessary, glass structures can be painted in any color (blue, gold, black) or you can draw on the surface of any suitable drawing style:

  • flowers;
  • sea;
  • youth motives (sneakers, rollers, ripped jeans, etc.);
  • the mountains;
  • abstract objects, etc.

Glass constructions

Translucent designs decorate today almost all houses and apartments. They give the interior originality and airiness. Such products are not only beautiful, but also practical. Their functionality is provided by the excellent physical characteristics of tempered glass or triplex. They visually enlarge the space and fill it with light. Constructions made of glass is convenient to use. They are very difficult to break, but easy to wash. Modern innovative technologies allow to apply special protective films on glass, due to which dust and dirt will simply bounce off the material. All glass designs are made in special working conditions. And this applies to finished interior items, and those that were made to order, taking into account the characteristics of the room.


    

Doors

Glass doors can complement the interior of two adjacent rooms or a corridor, which makes their installation as practical as possible. These designs are ideal for small rooms, because visually increase the space, letting in the light. And it concerns the doors and from opaque glass. In any case, it is distinguished by a better light transmittance than wood. Most often, glass is used for interior doors, not entrance doors. These designs are made of tempered glass or triplex. They are safe and durable. Even if the door is smashed, the fragments obtained will not harm people and animals because of their streamlined shape. Since glass doors look simple enough, they are often decorated with unusual patterns or whole graphic images. As for the type of mechanism, the doors of glass are divided into:

  • sliding;
  • swing;
  • radius;
  • rotary;
  • movable;
  • pendulum.


    

Bulkheads

Glass partitions often replace traditional walls, but have broader functionality. They are divided into all-glass, frame (including decorated according to the type of French glazing) or block. In most cases, glass partitions are made stationary in order to effectively fence off part of the room. Also, stationary glass partitions are found in bathrooms, where they provide waterproofing, making the room visually spacious. Mobile partitions from glass can be moved if necessary. Due to this, it is possible to use the same room in different ways, without disturbing the design project. This option is ideal for spacious kitchens connected to living rooms, or for bedrooms that also serve as a study. Glass partitions can be:

  • sliding;
  • radius;
  • pendulum;
  • folding.


    

Ladders and fences

Stairs and glass fences are characteristic of private houses. In city houses, of course, there are duplex apartments, but not so massively. Glass staircases with fences allow you to save space visually due to the surfaces reflecting light, and make the massive construction light and airy. But their appearance is deceptive: such ladders are able to withstand the strongest loads thanks to the latest technologies. If the budget allows, for the manufacture of stairs taken mollirovanny (curved) glass, the shape of which can be changed in every way, adapting to the design project of the room. But they are also distinguished by high strength characteristics of triplex and tempered glass. When making sheets for steps, the manufacturer always takes into account that the top layer will be subjected to heavy loads, therefore special protective substances are applied to it.

    

All sheets for steps are treated with a special tool that firmly sticks them together, preventing the breakaway particles from scattering.

Floors

Glass floors look futuristic and interesting in modern interiors. For them, special tempered laminated glass or laminated triplex is used. Such floors are very durable, they are able to withstand a load of up to 400 kg, and are also resistant to shock, ingress of moisture and abrasion. The glass floor is durable and soundproof. Its physical properties remain unchanged even in case of sharp temperature fluctuations. To eliminate the possibility of slipping on a glass surface, it is made rough. To give the right atmosphere, it is not at all necessary to make the entire floor of a glass room; it is enough to select only a certain area. Glass makes it interesting to play with the lighting of the room: you can embed spotlights in such a floor, giving the room an extraordinary ambiance.


    

Glass Furniture

Glass furniture in the interior of an apartment or house looks stylish and spectacular. This fragile material became durable and safe over time, which made it possible to decorate kitchen sets and make unique all-glass furniture for the home and office (for example, glass cabinets). Almost every modern house has dining and coffee tables made of glass, but today there are also chairs, sideboards, shelves, and even beds made of glass. Although this furniture is not suitable for everyone. Psychologically, it is very difficult to decide to lie down on a glass berth, although it is not inferior in strength to wood. Such furniture can even buy a family with children and pets. It will withstand all mechanical loads. Glass furniture of standard and unusual forms fits perfectly into the technological and urban interiors. It creates a feeling of empty space and looks elegant.


Decorative items

Decorative glass elements will be appropriate, even if there are no other glass objects in the room. The type and color of accessories depends on the overall style of the interior. Elegant glass figurines will look stylish next to metal decor items. Artificial and fresh flowers look great in glass vases of any size. Non-standard globes, candlesticks and caskets are made of glass. Unusual crockery (dishes, glasses of interesting shape and large vessels for various purposes) and paintings made of glass can serve as interior decoration. Small translucent accessories will complement any design. But these elements can perform a practical function. For example, from time to time a dish can be used to serve a hot second one to the table, and sometimes drink good wine from glasses. Moreover, these accessories are better to buy in stores or markets, and not in online catalogs.

The use of glass in the interior of rooms

Glass can be used in almost every room. The exception is the nursery. Still, for the convenience of children and the tranquility of adults, it is better not to put furniture or glass doors into the children's room. Very young children learn about the world, so they may decide to break a glass object to see what is inside it, and teenagers can rebel against a glass transparent door. But for other rooms interior glass is a real find. Specific details are selected depending on the functional purpose of each room and the existing design project. We must try to ensure that each glass element matches the style of a particular room and the overall design solution for the whole apartment. But modern ideas allow you to assemble items of glass of different textures and colors.

In the living room

The possibilities of using glass in the living room are endless and depend only on the wishes of homeowners. In the room you can make a stylish false ceiling of glass with a matte or mirror surface. The luminaires built into this ceiling will create a feeling of comfort and tranquility. Also in the living room is appropriate ceiling and glass partitions. Moreover, the texture and color of the material can be any. Partitions and doors from stained-glass windows look impressive, but they are not suitable for every design style. And, of course, in the living room you can put glass furniture: a coffee table, chairs, a sideboard or a small glass cube instead of a padded stool. Glass allows you to play with lighting. This should be used when designing the interior of the living room and install the lamps in the most unimaginable places in the room: in the aquarium, on the floor, inside the glass partition and even under the seat of the glass chair.


    

In the kitchen

All-glass kitchen sets are made only to order and rarely. In operation, they are not very convenient, because food is often prepared in the kitchen in the oven and on the stove. Constant heating to high temperatures does not fit well with glass furniture. From this material it is better to make an elegant apron in the kitchen. Moreover, modern technologies allow placing a television screen behind this apron. That is, this item will save space in the kitchen. But glass can be simply decorated with stylish images using photo printing or sandblasting. Also here you can put a glass dining table with the same chairs. This furniture looks spectacular, easy to clean and not deformed due to any mechanical loads. Glass elements are able to refine any kitchen.


    

In the bathroom

The bathroom is ideal for decorating glass. In small and dark bathrooms it is possible to put doors of opaque glass. This will make the room brighter. It is the glass partition (stationary or mobile) that is most convenient to zone the combined bathroom. At the same time, the glass can be not only transparent, but also colored or matte, but from this it will still be light in the bathroom. By the way, it is in the bathroom that you can try out a new product - smart glass. This innovative material is interesting in that it can become dark at the right moments, without losing its ability to transmit light. But you can also install glass furniture and translucent showers in the bathrooms. In any bathroom glass will effectively coexist next to the tile, acrylic bath, chrome or gold-plated faucets.


    

In the bedroom

The bedroom should be the most comfortable place in the apartment, so for its design it is best to select warm colors and details. The use of bare untreated glass makes the interior cool, so in the bedroom it should be side by side with other materials: brick, stone, wood, etc. Without consulting a designer, it is better not to use too many glass parts in the bedroom. They are appropriate not in all interiors. The same applies to the glass bed. Installing such furniture is quite a bold move. A glass bed can not fit into the interior and will only violate the design concept. In ordinary apartments it is better to limit yourself to glass accessories: statuettes, vases, paintings, etc. Also in the bedroom will look spectacular doors and windows with multi-colored stained glass glass.

    

The bedroom can not be overloaded with details. A large amount of glass furniture does not make this room airy, but, on the contrary, makes it heavier.

Conclusion

Glass in the interior of a modern house fits any style, but it should be used carefully. You should not make a room consisting entirely of glass elements. There must be moderation in everything. Glass is ideally combined with other natural and artificial materials. Moreover, not only partitions and doors can be made of glass, but also tables, chairs and even beds. Glass items will be appropriate in all rooms in the apartment. They fit perfectly into the design of bathrooms and kitchens, complementing the chrome metal restraint in the bathrooms and the functional plastic of the kitchen unit. Glass belongs to hypoallergenic materials. It is convenient to use. It is easy to care for it, without using professional cleaners. Glass furnishings (including mirrors) are easily cleaned with plain water and ordinary rags.

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