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Glass Applications for a Creative Designer Impact

Commercial Glazing for Homes, Shops, Schools, Restaurants & Public Buildings, Stockport, Manchester

gmgGlass is an incredibly versatile and attractive addition to the home and is widely utilised by interior designers in order to achieve a striking visual impact. In the past the emphasis on glass within the home, office and shop has tended to centre around the windows of the property, however these days glass is being used in a vast number of exciting ways.

Interior design usually seeks to streamline the living environment, hiding any clutter and disarray, and an emphasis is often placed on gleaming, pristine and reflective surfaces which use light to great effect. It is well known that the clever placing of mirrors and glass will make a small room appear larger and less confined. Many iconic buildings are recognised for their outstanding use of glass, such as the prestigious Apple Store on Fifth Avenue, New York, with its spectacular square glass entrance and exquisite spiral glass staircase. Because of the transparency of the material, items like steps appear to float in mid air, becoming almost sculptural. Glass is extremely strong and different specifications mean it can even be used as flooring for a fascinating dynamic. Glass bathrooms are becoming more popular with the introduction of technology which can change the opacity of the glass with the flick of a switch, so that they look almost completely white, addressing issues of privacy.

Glass is available in a selection of stunning colours and textures and its subtle qualities combine perfectly with materials like wood, metal, concrete and brick. Innovations and developments in the production of glass and its refining processes have enabled a limitless array of additional possibilities. Constant improvements allow highly practical and functional solutions, as modern glass products are also manufactured with safety as well as thermal and acoustic insulation in mind.

Our web promotion partners Greater Manchester Glass offer a comprehensive range of glass and glazing choices for domestic or commercial customers. You can own decorative kitchen worktops and splash-backs, kitchen tops and breakfast bars, with 30 beautiful colour options. Dazzling bathrooms can be created with made to measure shower screens, mirrors, glass partitions, curtains and room dividers. Elegant glass balustrades and balconies in tinted shades will enhance any business, office, shop or restaurant, and fire resistant safety glass from Greater Manchester glass adorn many schools and public buildings.

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