Ready to put bare wall space to work adding beauty, character, and charm to your home? Consider these creative and traditional tips for decorating bare walls with glass. If you’d like to make one or more of these ideas a reality, we invite you to give ABC Glass & Mirror a ring at (703)257-7150. One of our in-house glaziers can discuss preliminary details, and a member of our customer service team will also set up a free in-home consultation.
The term “antique mirror glass” is used to describe new reflective glass that is acid washed for an aged appearance. Compared to standard mirror glass, it offers a rich, age worn appearance that will add depth and warmth to a contemporary space or coordinate perfectly with vintage décor. Glaziers can cut this glass into small sections in your desired geometric shape, such as square, rectangle, diamond, or hexagon. These will then be adhered to your wall in a “tiled” or “mosaic” type arrangement. This type of mirror décor transforms your unused wall space into a stunning and unforgettable focal point.
While antique glass is perfect for adding a warm, collected over time look to your space, back painted glass is just what you need to update or modernize bare wall space. This is low iron glass that is painted on the back so that a color shines through the ultra-clear glass. You may choose the color or colors you desire thanks to custom color-matching techniques. We can also cut the back painted glass into the shapes and sizes you desire. These can then be attached to your wall in the desired arrangement for a one-of-kind piece of modern artwork.
Glass shelves can be attached to your wall for a “floating” effect. When you choose clear glass, the shelves don’t visually fill up your space, but they add sheen and surfaces on which you can display stunning accent items, family photos, collectibles, and more. What’s more, the shelves’ size, placement, and glass type further personalize the look and feel of the display.
A gallery wall is a tried and true method for beautifying bare wall space. To put a different twist on the idea of arranging an eclectic assortment of wall hangings, try highlighting the beauty of mirror glass.
• Include several unframed, polished edge mirrors in different geometric shapes.
• Create the gallery wall using mostly framed and unframed mirrors and intersperse a few prints and photos.
• Install one large wall mirror and then hang a variety of smaller wall hangings around it.
• Design wall art using both back painted glass and custom mirrors.
Another gorgeous effect can be created by putting glass shelves and mirror glass together. Install mirrors above the glass shelves so that whatever lovely items you place on them will be reflected. Using mirrors can also be helpful in making a small space feel larger, which is an added bonus.
Whether you prefer back painted glass, glass shelves, mirror glass or some combination, the ABC team can help complete the project. We will supply and install the custom items you need to transform bare wall space into one of the most beautiful areas of your home. Call today – (703)257-7150!
