Glass Shelves Look Stylish in Your Pad

Finding the right shelves for your home can be a puzzling task. New build houses tend to have very weak plaster board walls so you have to be careful as to which shelf will be suitable for you in this case. You must also consider what use you are going to be using your shelf for. If you want it to be strong enough for books, then you will not want to go for any type of ‘floating’ shelves as they will not support the weight. Due to the subject matter in this article of glass shelves, we will assume that books will not be an issue in this case. Here at LiveIn|LiveOut we have put together a few ideas for you to help you to create that stylish hotel feel and have tried to explain why glass has all of the glamorous qualities that helps you to achieve this look.

Bathroom Glass Shelves

Glass shelving always looks stylish and sleek in today’s modern home. It is usually found in a bathroom setting as it is moisture resistant and looks clean and is great for use around water. Water can be a real obstacle when choosing the correct materials for the right use. Wood for instance, can look beautiful in the bathroom, but unless the wood has been treated it isn’t such a good choice. Glass shelves however, are perfect for this situation. They are easy to keep clean and wipe off any spills or splashes of toothpaste, creams or lotions that may come into contact with the shelf over time. Glass wall shelves in a bathroom allows you to display some beautiful objects d’arts or alternatively to rest your toothbrush upon.

Glass wall shelves are also a really nice option for the smaller of all the rooms in your home. We usually find that the bathroom is one of these rooms. Small rooms benefit from as many space saving solutions as possible, this could mean either physically or visually. If you are struggling for space you may want to consider putting the shelves a little higher up and to clear space around you so that there is more room to move around. Visually, a small room can benefit from clear materials such as glass. Even though you have the extra surfaces by the use of a shelf, glass does not ‘eat in’ to the space and does not act as a solid eyesore.

Floating shelves can also simplify the visual impact of a shelf. Floating glass shelves will look stylish and will not have the need for complicated brackets to support them. Floating shelves look as though they are defying gravity and look simply stunning in any situation and be of great use to your practical needs.

Make your Room Sparkle by Lighting Up your Glass Shelves

Everyone wants to make their rooms and homes sparkle and for them to look inspiring. The simplest way to create all the glitz and glamour of a hotel room is with lighting and reflective surfaces. Glass as a material is quite a simple material, yet it has all the rich sparkle that helps to create a beautiful light reflective and bright surroundings. Any type of lighting in a room with glass in it will help to create this beautiful look. Down lights in a bathroom will achieve this look as will any wall mounted lighting feature. Try and experiment with glass and mirrors with lighting in order to create that stylish pad of your dreams. 

Alternative Glass Shelving Options

Glass doesn’t just come in the typical green or clear colour, it is available in black and blue colours to name but a few. If you wanted to achieve a more retro seventies look in your home, then black glass shelves could be for you. They add interest to your interior but still retain its transparent bonuses. Glass can be manufactured into many beautiful colours so it may be worth looking into other options if you wanted something a little more fun.

Toughened glass is always a great way to display perhaps heavier items. Toughened glass not only gives you peace of mind in the fact that you are able to place heavier things on to it makes it more practical. You could perhaps opt for toughened glass if you wanted to rise up a pot plant or position a few ornaments. His is a really nice option that has been on the market for quite sometime and become extremely popular because it is so much stronger than the usual glass shelving options.

Glass shelving has always given a room that ‘wow factor’ and by experimentation and some knowhow you will quickly be able to turn your house into a stylish yet homely pad. You don’t have to spend a fortune to create a stunning designer look.