Beyond double glazing: how glass can transform your home
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How can glass transform your home? The answer is broader than you might expect. Learn more about glass partitions, rooms, roofs and more.
For many homeowners, glazing stops at the windows. You might spend time, money and care over your furnishings and fittings – but glass means windows, and windows mean double glazing.
Well, we're here to tell you that glass is a building material that can unleash torrents of creativity if you let it. Windows, doors, walls, extensions, roof lights… The list goes on.
Before we take a look at some individual features that can add a touch of, erm… glass to your home, we want to sing the praises of glass itself. Because far more than being purely functional, glass can add value of different kinds to your property.
Why use glass in your home?
- It lets in more light. Watching the light change from the comfort of your home connects you with nature. It brings the outside in. And, scientists say, it can help you sleep, improve your mood and perhaps even lower your blood pressure.
- It can help turn your house into a work of art. Glass can be beautiful, stylish and surprising. We live in an age of options. With digital printing, coloured interlayers, LED glass and more, you can create striking glass effects that reflect your personality.
- It creates the illusion of more space. Glass walls in particular can blend rooms together, making a home feel more open and connected.
- It can increase your home's market value. If you're a landlord or a homeowner looking to sell, glass features can add kerb appeal to your property.
- It can be more energy-efficient than brick. Glass features can reduce your energy bills as you turn on the heating and lights less.
What are some glass features you can have installed?
1. Get a glass walk-in closet
A walk-in wardrobe can be a wonderful addition to your bedroom, allowing you to get a good look at your options for today's outfit as well as making your clothes and accessories part of the room's aesthetic. After all, if books can furnish a room, why not clothes, too?
You can also experiment with LED lights (for nighttime use) and mirrors.
2. Get a glass partition
Instead of a solid wall, you can get a glass partition door between rooms. Floor-to-ceiling glass adds a look of luxury by creating a feeling of space and flow.
They also maintain the soundproofing (and smell-proofing!) that a solid wall provides – but with an altogether classier aesthetic.
And that aesthetic can be versatile. You can go for a polished edge for a minimalist look, or a metal frame for something more industrial. You can get transparent, opaque or frosted glass. You can experiment with colours, decorative finishes, sandblasting and screen printing.
Glass partitions are easy to install but the effect can be dramatic.
3. Get a glass garage door
Alongside the front door and any statement features, the garage door is one of the most noticeable parts of any house – and an integral part of its kerb appeal.
So why not make a statement with a glass garage door? Embrace that clean, sleek modern aesthetic and turn a cold, gloomy space into somewhere bright and welcoming.
With the light flooding in, your garage will become a space you want to visit – somewhere you can complete DIY projects, lift weights or get some work done on the laptop.
4. Get an orangery
Orangeries have always been about class. Something about the combo of classic brickwork and gleaming glass just screams elegance.
An orangery brings the house and garden closer together, introducing a lovely view for you to enjoy. It can function as an extra lounge, dining room, home office or even gym.
Not only that, it can transform your home in another way by increasing its market value.
5. Get a glass room
The phrase "glass room" encompasses orangeries and conservatories but it can refer to any room with lots of glass on the walls and ceiling.
A glass room can be a perfect spot for bathing in sunlight or cosying up in the rain – a tranquil, meditative space when you need to unwind. Fill it with furniture, cushions and blankets. Explore succulents and tropical plants that can guzzle up the sunlight coming through the roof. You'll find it's a room you want to visit again and again.
6. Get a glass roof
Let's face it: the number one reason to get a glass roof is that it will look
great. Whether you go for a roof lantern with its artisanal Victorian vibe or a pitched roof light, glass roofs look the part.
But they offer other advantages too. First, they're way more energy-efficient than traditional roofs. And second, they're much quieter than polycarbonate, making them the ideal choice for your conservatory.
7. Get a glass kitchen splashback
Glass kitchen splashbacks are a piece of cake to wipe down. Unlike tiles, they don't have any nooks or crannies where bacteria, grease and other domestic devils can lurk. On top of that, toughened glass is heat-resistant – so you don't need to worry about any cracking.
So if you want a sturdy, elegant, easy-clean splashback, why not look into glass?
8. Get glass railings for your staircase
The staircase is to the average home what socks are to the average outfit – an afterthought. But like a well-chosen pair of socks, they can really tie an aesthetic together.
Eschewing wooden bannisters and handrails in favour of glass can add glamour to your home – and, as with all these features, you can have a field day exploring colour, design, finish and printing options.
Your home is a work of art – so why not explore glass as a way to add aesthetic and financial value? Whether it's a door, window, roof or railing, glass adds beauty, space and light.
At ToughGlaze, we offer a range of residential glass products that are perfect for one-off projects and full renovations. Our portfolio includes everything from kitchen splashback glass to glass partitions and balustrades. Feel free to get in touch for a quick, competitive quote.
