The Very Best Glass Furniture
Over the last few years glass furniture has risen in popularity with interior designers and homeowners alike, thanks to many furniture retailers now offering low cost designs that are built to an exceptionally high standard. But choosing a glass table or other piece isn’t just about cost or quality (though those things are important); glass furniture is about style.
Glass is a wonderful material for furniture because of its light reflecting properties. Every interior designer knows that mirrors reflect light around a room, making it appear more spacious, lighter and brighter. A similar effect can be achieved by using glass in your interior design – a glass table used for a small dining room will make the room appear bigger because it will reflect light, rather than absorb it.
As glass furniture will make a room brighter, there is less need to shy away from darker colour schemes or heavy textured wallpaper. The glass pieces will balance the darker colours, giving you a contemporary look without sacrificing the appearance of space.
The same goes for using vibrant colours, bright colours or even white colour schemes – the glass will balance out whichever colours you choose, co-ordinating with almost anything. It is for this reason that your furniture purchase will last you a long time, because even if your tastes in colour changes, your glass table will fit in with your new design.
When it comes to choosing your new glass furniture, there are a few things that you need to bear in mind. Other than the obvious things, such as measuring your rooms to make sure you buy the right size, consider whether you want a clear or frosted glass effect. A clear effect is more contemporary and crisp, but frosted glass is more forgiving when it comes to smudges or streaks. Also think about what chairs to choose to complement your new glass table – metal is a contemporary choice, but leather chairs also work well and are much more comfortable for dining.
Once you have your new glass table in your home, you can think of creative ways to ‘dress’ your table for dinner. Soften the look of the glass by running an organza strip down the middle for dinner parties in a contrasting colour, always adding flowers as a table centre. Alternatively stick with a modern look and use metal accessories with leather placemats – the only limit is your imagination!
About the Author
A wide range of glass furniture is available from Swanky Rooms. For more information please visit: http://www.swankyrooms.co.uk. Swanky Rooms is a specialist furniture retailer stocking a range of modern glass furniture and designer inspired furniture.
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