Applications For Glass Railings Inside Your Home

Posted on: 8 June 2017

When many people think about having glass railings installed around their home, they plan to do so on a deck or patio. This type of railing along the edge of either structure can provide a modern, open look that can serve as a visually appealing alternative to traditional wooden railings. It's important to know, however, that glass railings can have value when installed inside your home, too. Talk to a glass and window contractor who offers a wide range of glass railings, and you can likely find a look that will suit the interior of your home. Here are three applications for glass railings inside your home.

Along The Edge Of A Staircase

If you're looking for a remodeling project that will greatly change the look of your home, get rid of the old railing and balusters along your staircase and replace them with glass. This project will instantly provide the space with a modern appearance, which may be desirable if you have other modern design elements throughout your home. You can find the right glass railings to suit your style. One potential idea is to pair a glass railing with a brushed aluminum rail that runs down the length of the stairs.

At The Perimeter Of An Upper Floor

If you have a home that features a great room or another room that spans more than one level, you may have an upper-level room that looks over this opening. For safety reasons, you'll have a railing along the edge of the upper-level room, but it might be a plain wooden railing that doesn't do much visually. This is a perfect application for a glass railing.  You can consider several design elements to make this feature suit the space around it. One approach might be to choose frosted glass to provide privacy.

To Create A Separation Between Two Spaces In A Room

Sometimes, you may wish to create some degree of a visual separation in a room. For example, if you have a large room that you use for two applications, some sort of barrier can be ideal. You likely don't want to build a full wall, as it will make both sides of the space feel smaller. A valuable approach is to use a glass railing as a divider. For example, you might wish to use this fixture to separate a kitchen and a dining room or a dining room and a living room.

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