Custom-cut glass is a sure-fire way to elevate any home! Here at Forsyth Glazing, we cater for all glass cutting needs at competitive prices under the guidance of our experienced team.
In this blog, we’ll highlight five ways to use custom-cut glass to make your home as unique as you are.
1. Glass walls & partitions
Glass walls and partitions are an excellent choice when it comes to interior design, particularly if you want to break up an open space while still maximising light and ensuring a space flows throughout the home.
By using a glass wall or partition, you can divide areas of the home’s interior, while keeping a consistent style throughout. Natural light cascades through the entire space, reducing the need for artificial lighting, which can sometimes be harsh.
Glass partitions are useful because they help to reduce noise, which offers more privacy. You can even opt for double-glazed partitions, but this is probably more of a consideration when using partitions in an office environment rather than at home.
There are so many ways glass walls and partitions can be customised; whether it’s frosted glass, tinted glass or clear glass, for a ‘barely there’ look and feel.
Statement glass walls can also help to bring the outdoors in, particularly if you have a gorgeous garden to show off. This can make a space feel much calmer and botanical, perfect for unwinding after work.
2. Glass balustrades
Glass balustrades are the perfect choice for those looking to combine safety with style.
Balustrades are a row of small posts that support a rail and are commonly seen on staircases, balconies and terraces.
At Forsyth, we offer two different glass balustrade systems via our balustrade designer.
The first is a channel system which features no posts. This seamless design uses a floor channel, which generally accommodates 12 to 19mm toughened glass. A handrail, which improves the structural stability, can also be fitted to the panels. This option provides an uninterrupted view when used on balconies and terraces, for example.
The other option features integrated posts and rails, incorporating stainless steel posts and rails with glass. Infill panels normally feature 10 or 12mm toughened glass.
3. Glass shower screens
A really quick and economical way to instantly update your bathroom is to replace your shower screen or shower curtain.
A brand new and bespoke glass shower screen adds a certain brightness to your bathroom. They are not only a stylish choice but also a practical one, as they are really easy to keep clean: simply use a glass cleaner and a microfibre cloth, and it will lift any water marks and avoid any mould or mildew, which shower curtains are prone to harbour.
4. Glass bricks
Usually hollow or solid translucent blocks, and often incorporating colour, glass bricks are used in architecture and interior design to bring flair and individuality into your home.
They became popular in the mid-20th century and have recently seen a revival in modern interiors. One of the most famous examples of glass bricks being used in architecture is the Maison de Verre (the Glass House) in Paris.
Glass bricks are particularly handy when you’re living in a small space, as they can be used to partition rooms in place of solid walls, allowing interiors to feel brighter and more open.
However, it’s important to remember they should only be used for non-load-bearing walls as they are decorative rather than structural.
Glass bricks let natural or artificial light pass through them, while still providing privacy. This means they are great for bathrooms, hallways or dividing walls. Just like glass partition walls, they provide good sound insulation too, which again, increases privacy.
There’s a real retro-modern appeal to using glass bricks as part of your interior design, as it instantly evokes a mid-century or 1980s look, while still feeling sleek and minimal.
5. Glass flooring
Glass floors are becoming increasingly popular in modern architecture as a way to create a showstopping feature, often in walkways or mezzanines, creating a sense of luxury and innovation.
Made from toughened or laminated structural glass panels that can safely support loads like stone, wood or concrete. This durable surface is low maintenance, thanks to being resistant to water and stains, unlike wood or carpet.
The benefit of a glass floor lets light travel between different levels of a house, keeping it bright and airy and creating a sense of openness.
Conclusion
And there you have it, custom-cut glass is an incredibly versatile way to give your home an interior refresh. From something as simple as a new shower screen to installing glass partition walls, there really is a solution for everything.
If you have any questions or queries about getting bespoke glass cut to size, please don’t hesitate to contact our team, who will be more than happy to assist you with your request.
