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They say that “spring has sprung” for a reason, as it marks a period of growth and renewal for many individuals. For households, it also marks an ideal time to start thinking about and performing any home renovations, as it represents an ideal middle ground between the cold winter months and dog days of summer.
If you plan to work on your home this summer, consider incorporating glass into such spaces to help enhance natural lighting and make spaces seem larger and more inviting. In this post, we’ll provide a guide to using glass in your next home renovation project.
There are many benefits of incorporating glass into your next home project, from windows to doors to skylights. They include:
While many people only associate glass with windows due to the material’s transparent nature, many other glass features around the home continue to increase in popularity. Some of these features include:
Some of the most common trends in glass use include minimalist frames to improve aesthetics. Industrial-style partitions are also popular.
There are various factors you’ll want to weigh when installing glass in or around your home. For starters, you’ll want to ensure you’re selecting the right type of glass based on the environment you’re installing it in. For example, if you’re installing new window features, thermal insulation and UV resistance are important. If you’re installing a shower door or kitchen backsplash, durability is crucial.
Factors to consider include:
Any glass feature must be installed properly to ensure safety and maximum aesthetic appeal. While professional installation can ensure that both of these requirements are met, handy homeowners can opt to take on installation themselves. Some installation tips include:
Aside from the benefits of glass that we discussed earlier in this post, the aesthetic of glass can help improve your home’s overall value and boost its curb appeal. How much value is largely dependent on the features and the scale of the glass in your home. Estimates can range anywhere from 3 percent to 15 percent.
Glass can have a transformative impact on your next home improvement project, while improving aesthetics, boosting curb appeal and increasing the value of your home in the process. If you haven’t taken the time to learn about how glass can add that extra flare to your home improvement projects, now’s the time to do so.
For more information about using glass to benefit your next home project, contact us today to schedule a consultation or read our blog for more inspiration and ideas. Our professional designers and glass specialists are standing by and ready to transform your property with the right glass features.
B-929 Brock Rd.
Pickering, Ontario
Canada, L1W 2X9
782 McKay Rd
Pickering, ON
L1W 2Y4
905.837.2043
info@amgmirrorandglass.ca
