The modern home is highly dependent on materials that provide the forward thinking details that define and design beautiful spaces. Although glass has been used in homes for thousands of years, it is one of the essential elements used to create avant garde modern spaces.
Separate yet Open
Modern spaces are open and airy yet still require clearly defined areas for comfortable living. Without separation a home becomes disjointed and disorganized. Walls separate with an imposing and claustrophobic feeling. However, glass partitions help to separate while providing a sense of unity and openness highly desirable in modern homes. The loft and condo are perfect homes for glass partitions to separate areas with different functions. You can use glass partitions to provide a sense of purpose creating halls for smoother flow throughout the home. You can also design partitions that provide as little or as much privacy required using elements of frosted, sand blasted patterning. This allows you to maintain the airiness and natural light flow throughout your home while allowing for private areas for work or a peaceful retreat.
Floating Stairs
Floating stairs are a stunning feature of the modern home yet can also prove to be a little dangerous. British building regulations have certain requirements which may interfere with the vision you have for your home’s interior design. Mixing glass and metals on floating stairways creates the same open feeling while adhering to regulations. Glass balustrades are ideal for open staircases and can be designed to meet your tastes and style. In fact, the ultra modern home can maintain a completely open feel with clear sights throughout with specially engineered stairs made of glass steps and risers.
Architectural Detail
Large, spacious modern homes often have architectural details such as interior balconies common in two story foyers as well as openings on the second floor that create an atrium. These designs are made for glass balustrades that maintain the openness of the detail that provides both form and function. Modern homes lacking light can use skylights and openings from the second floor to bring the warmth of natural light onto a dim main floor. Using glass balustrades enhances the look of these openings while allowing the full force of the sunlight to stream in.
Cathedral Ceilings
When renovating an older home with cathedral ceilings a complete remodel removes most of the second floor to expose beams and open up a space. Using glass partitions in combination with balustrades creates a complete sense of openness while closing off spaces for safety. This is an excellent way to enhance natural light as well as to showcase architectural details such as beams, coffered ceilings and skylights.
Entryways
Glass partitions are also ideal for entryways that open up directly into a main area of the home. You can combine glass partitions with sliding or traditional glass doors to keep the chill out when someone enters the home. It also provides a buffer from noisy traffic cocooning your living space for a sense of seclusion even in the heart of the city.