Just imagine your home with no windows and how closed-in it would it feel. The effect of transparent glass has a massive impact on the decor, whether across windows or in other structures, such as fences and balustrades. Here are several ideas on how to use these barriers within your home.
Glass Staircase Balustrades
One way to open up a staircase area is with glass balustrades. Bordering the steps with transparent glazing will give the impression that the staircase is broader and wider than in reality. For the sleekest effect, use frameless balustrades with minimal edging and hardware to interrupt the view. To create a warmer aesthetic, though, install glass infills within timber posts. You can devise elegant sweeping staircases by connecting multiple narrow panels that curve in line with the steps. Then, top off the structure with a polished timber handrail that follows the arc.
Pool Fencing
While safety barriers around the pool are mandatory, they cut a yard up into sections. Glass fencing will maintain the sense of one expansive garden. Whether you're beside the pool or looking outside a window in your home, you'll have a clear view of the entire area. This sense of openness has practical benefits also; you can keep a watchful eye on those using the pool to ensure everyone's safety. Additionally, a glass balustrade doesn't have gaps between railings through which children and pets can squeeze, nor does it have footholds to enable climbing.
Glass Balcony
To open up a mezzanine level, you could fit a glass balcony to enclose the area. The use of toughened and laminated glazing will ensure its safety. Because of the barrier's transparency, you'll maintain a view to the rest of your home to induce a sense of expansiveness. Use clear or toned glass. Grey, bronze, blue and green are the most common tints; and they add a touch of colour that filters glare. Another variety that softens the light is frosted glazing. Select an even, satin effect or decorate the panels with ornamental patterns and motifs. You can style the glass to suit a range of home styles, from industrial to contemporary.
Regardless of where you install glass balustrades, their sleekness and transparency will provide the decor with a sense of space and lightness that other opaque materials can't replicate. You can alter their style with varying degrees of metal or timber framing and with alternative glazing options.
For more information, contact a glass balustrade supplier.
