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Monday, April 17th, 2017
FFDM Palm Island: Makira Glass Top Dining Table. The base of this dining table has lovely designs that will not be enjoyed as much if another material is used as tabletop.
There are moments in interior design history when glass was the star of the show. Do you remember those glass doors and shelves on bookcases? These might look tacky these days with simplicity being emphasized. If you want to use glass to decorate your home, then find out how you can make it look chic and more sophisticated.
The Entryway Glass Table
The simple glass table that comes with a clean frame and zero details is just the perfect piece for an entryway. Since this area is often crowded with many stuff such as shoe and coat racks, having glass for a table will visually open up the space.
The Glass Dining Table
If you want to focus everyone’s attention towards the dining table, then have a glass tabletop with a unique base. This allows you to admire the lovely base as it will also open up the breakfast nook or dining area.
The Glass + White Hued Table
Just imagine how spacious and airy a room would look with glass combined with anything white. Even a small room would look spacious when glass walls are set up. Just picture the dining room separated from the patio outside. Now imagine having white accents indoors.
Glass + Texture
You can also create interesting textures when the glass counter has a unique design. The edges don’t have to be perfectly straight or linear. The counter will have more character this way.
Glass has two interesting properties – its transparency and reflective surface. The latter could cause glare if the material is not installed properly.
Inspiration for the glass textures draw inspiration from nature such as a bee’s nest, raindrops, trees, the choices are actually limitless.
Laminated Glass
This is glass that’s made with two or even more layers of glass. There are two ways to produce laminated glass – the poly vinyl butyral or PVB is made through extreme pressure and heat. Sometimes, other polymers are used such as polyurethane (PU) or ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA).
Special applications require the use of cast in place (CIP). This is made by pouring resin to the space between two glass sheets.
Glass as Faux Materials
How would you react if you saw an elevator that looked like it was made of wood, then you ran your fingers on its surface only to find out that it’s actually made of another material?
Glass is a pretty material because it is elegant and clean. This material can also be chemically-strengthened to toughen it up. Called durable glass, interior walls and, yes, even elevators, can be damage and scratch-resistant. Though glass is lightweight, it offers a durable option for elevators and other structural needs.
Glass can also be laminated into panels or it can even be printed. With the right style, it can also be integrated into modular systems. Should the panel sustain damage, then all you have to do is to replace the said panel – it’s cheap, it’s quick and it’s easy to do.
Glass can also make interior design more exciting with other ideas such as glass stairs. Glass staircases can increase the sophisticated look of a home. The glass treads, stringer (or diagonal support) and glass railing all offer a spacious look. You are also guaranteed that there won’t be any natural light blockage.
Glass floors are often used in conjunction with glass staircases. Be sure to install ample lighting underneath this kind of stairs. Glass walkways are enclosed areas with unblocked views. Imagine linking two parts of your home using this walkway. Very few could be more dramatic than that.
Glass bathrooms are often seen as a threat to privacy. Yet the right solution could dispel this wrong perception. Privacy can still be maintained in this kind of bathroom if you install the type that changes its opacity.
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Friday, July 1st, 2016
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.
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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Friday, January 22nd, 2016
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.
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.
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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