Entries by eileen

Endless Summer: Consider a Glass Greenhouse

If the prospect of saying goodbye to summer has you down, consider building your own glass greenhouse to help you get through the winter blues. A small greenhouse can support a wide range of flowering and edible plants. It also takes advantage of the natural phenomenon of solar heat gain. No one disputes the healthful […]

Glass wine cellars are trending

If you’re looking for a way to incorporate glass into your home and you happen to be a wine aficionado, think about installing a glass wine cellar. Traditionally, wine cellars are built on a home’s lower level to counter the negative effects of ultraviolet light. They also take advantage of more stable, wine-friendly temperatures and […]

Tesla Announces Glass Solar Panels

Whether you’re energy-conscious, interested in sustainability, or just looking for a way to improve the aesthetics of your home, Tesla might have something that captures your interest. Last week, Tesla (yes, the same company that makes electric cars), introduced a new approach to solar panels. Solar panels are typically made of specialized glass, and their […]

Glass: Classic or Futuristic?

Interior design can be expensive, so a major remodel isn’t something that most people undertake regularly. That always raises the question of whether an interior design should take a classic or modern approach. A classic design offers the advantage of being “timeless.” A truly classic design will stand the test of time, and over time, […]

Using glass in interior design

Glass is an ideal material for decorating. When you want to open a space, glass allows light to flow through the space, and naturally makes it look larger. Even though glass is the “go-to” material for this kind of application, glass has many other desirable decorating characteristics. Transparency is insanely attractive, but you can do […]

Recycled Glass Kitchen Countertops

Some people want to incorporate sustainability into their lifestyles and homes. One new, highly sustainable material that’s’ emerged as a favorite is recycled glass. Recycled glass countertops are incredibly strong. They’re scratch-resistant, UV-resistant, acid-resistant and they come in a wide variety of colors. Recycled glass countertops are made primarily from recycled glass and pigments. The […]

Glass headlines interior design trends

Updating your existing space can be a challenge, but these new interior design trends may help you get started on your grand plans. The great news for fans of the classic look is that it’s always welcome! Interior designers are falling back on the tried and true in a big way. Glass is being used […]

Glass entryway designs can perk up a home

You’ve no doubt heard the old saw about first impressions, and if that’s true of people, it’s also true of homes. Your entryways give visitors a first impression of your home. It’s important to get them right. Incorporating glass into your entryway is one way to expand a small space, and give an open, airy […]

Inexpensive Glass Design Ideas

Glass is an exceptionally versatile decorating material, and it can be incorporated into your home in some very creative and cost effective ways. Glass evokes a luxurious feeling, but that doesn’t mean it has to put a big dent in your wallet. Working with glass interiors Glass always seems to work best in large spaces, […]

Working with laminated glass

Laminated glass is an industry standard for interior and exterior design. Laminated glass is a safety glass product, and consists of at least two layers of glass with a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) between the glass panels. The PVB layer is applied to the glass using pressure and heat during the manufacturing process. Multiple […]