Gone are the days when balconies purely depicted a love lorn Romeo calling out to his Juliet, or Rapunzel being called upon by her evil stepmother to let down her hair. This being the case, you need to consider how to make your balconies an integral part of your home with the right design, material and finish. When it comes to balconies, there are different types of balustrades that you can choose from depending on whether they are used indoors or outdoors. However, glass balustrades have a universal appeal and they can be used equally well, both within and without your home. Apart from the staircases and balconies, you can also install the balustrades around the swimming pool to keep your elders and pets safe.
Why Glass Balustrades?
To begin with, glass balustrades give your home a modern appeal, irrespective of whether you want to make an older building look more modern from the outside, or whether you would like to give your interiors a more trendy look, these balustrades work out perfectly for your balconies.
- With all these factors in mind, glass balustrades have become increasingly popular in recent times. Additionally, they don’t break easily although they are made of glass.
- On the contrary, toughened glass can withstand quite a lot of pressure and be as safe as most other materials.
- Another reason why glass is preferred for balconies is that they don’t interfere with your line of vision and give you a clear view of your surroundings. This makes them perfect to protect your balcony without removing the absolute purpose of the balcony.
- With changing times, glass has certainly taken over and most homeowners are choosing this versatile material. To make things more colorful you can use different varieties of glass like frosted glass, stained glass or even patchworks of glass on a plain glass panel, to make the area of your room or staircase look more aesthetic.
Complement Glass With Other Materials
The great part about glass balustrades for your balconies is that they can either be used on their own or in combination with other materials that suit your home. For example, a beautiful glass balustrade can be perfectly fitted with wooden runners or with stainless steel for a seamless blend of your balcony with the rest of your home, be it modern or transitional. Additionally you can choose to use frameless balustrades or go with patterned glass for an amazing look. The beauty of your room can only be enhanced, if you use sufficient lighting arrangement to make the colored balustrades visible.
Patterned Glass is a good option to choose:
If you’ve stepped into an old Church and loved the patterned glass that framed its windows, you can certainly get a bit of this effect even for your home’s balconies. Choose from different patterned glass for your balconies and make your home a work of art. A cool combination of etched glass with stainless steel or frameless etched glass for your balcony will look outstanding. If you’d like something different, choose from reinforced glass with painted patterns and get all eyes drawn up to your balcony. The best part is that, these glass balustrades are easy to clean and maintain.
Glass balustrades have certainly held sway for quite a while among homeowners who truly understand their effectiveness and benefits. So take your pick from different patterns of glass for your balconies and give your home the perfect look. Pair off glass with even your stairways and remodel your existing stairway into a more modern, bespoke staircase, and you will have a fantastic looking room as it looks brighter, airier and roomier.
