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Thursday, 29 July 2010
Home Lifestyle Channel Home and Garden Home and Interiors A Touch of Glass
A Touch of Glass
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Written by Rebecca Lang   

Rebecca Lang, Kubix DesignSpring is here and with that comes the anticipation of long light days ahead. Natural light has been shown to lift your mood, so it’s time to think about how to harness more light in your home. There are many ways to do this, from simple skylights to glazed extensions.

 

 

 

 This superb entrance hall belongs to The Orchard which is currently on the market for sale through Savills. 01202 708888. www.savills.co.uk

 

Lighter rooms also look bigger than they are and therefore feel much more spacious.

  

 

 

Internal Glass – share the light and let it flood your home. 

 

This sliding glass door allows light to be shared between these rooms and makes them both feel larger, cleverly giving that open plan feel whilst still maintaining the option to have separate spaces.
 
These glass doors along with adjacent oversized glazed panels give this dining room at The Orchard a wonderful airy feel with the borrowed light.
 

 

 

Glass Ballustrades

 

  

  
Introducing glass balustrades will allow for the fullest penetration of light.

 

 

Why not go further and have the ULTIMATE GLASS STAIRCASE & fill the core of your house with light?

 

This glass staircase, in Sonata, was Michael Howard's, from Britannia Properties conceptual idea.

 

Michael states, "With a three storey element to this particular house I wanted to create a staircase which would be dramatic and which would give the stairwell plenty of light. It really does create a statement when you enter the house and it gives a WOW factor."

 

Sonata is currently being marketed for sale through Savills. For further information on this stunning home, please contact them on 01202 708888 or www.savills.co.uk.

Photos courtesy of Britannia Property Group. www.britanniapropertygroup.com

 

Russia's number one selling solo singing artist, Valeriya with the glass staircase in Sonata.

  

 

 

Walls of Glass... 

 

 
With these large glass openings at Sea Wing you can really bring the outside in. There are totally uninterrupted views at Harbour Glow with glass balconies complementing the vast array of glass doors.
   
Both of these stylish properties have been created by Britannia Property Group and are currently on the market for sale. www.britanniapropertygroup.co.uk

 

 

My recommended and inspired glass buys for your home...

Cylinder VaseStarburst mirror. Guaranteed to brighten any room.
£19.99 available from www.dunelm-mill.com
Starburst mirror
 
This pretty cylinder vase reflects light to dazzling effect. £95 available from www.conranshop.co.uk  
Red Globe PendantRed globe pendant light
£69 available from www.dwell.co.uk
 Funky, blue/black vase 
Funky, blue/black vase
£57 available from www.boconcept.co.uk
  
 Glass illusion black wall clockSet of six assorted coloured, shot glassesSet of six assorted coloured, shot glasses
£12.95 available from www.dwell.co.uk
 Glass illusion black wall clock
£24.95 available from www.dwell.co.uk
  
Stylish glass coffee tableStylish glass coffee table
£440 available from www.boconcept.co.uk
Stainless Steel and Glass Infuser Teapot.
£20 available from www.cargohomeshop.com
  
Aero Bubbles VaseIcicle Glass 10 Light PendantIcicle Glass 10 Light Pendant. When the light bounces off the glass pieces, it dances with colour and illumination.
£391.49 available from
www.heals.co.uk
Aero Bubbles Vase. A visually striking vase with clusters small bubbles embedded in the glass.
£29.36 available from www.heals.co.uk
Fabulous glass tealight holders
Fabulous glass tealight holders, in 6 different colours
£18 each, available from www.boconcept.co.uk
6 different design, grey glass vases
£4 each, available from www.boconcept.co.uk
Grey glass vases
    
 

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