Glass Doors

Nothing says "elegance" quite the way a decorative glass door as the entrance to your home does. Embedded in a framework of rich mahogany wood, with your favorite designs etched into the leaded panels, glass gives a bright accent to your home. A Tiffany Glass style door window insert can also add a colorful touch of class to your front entrance. Even for the less palatial dwelling, a full sized sliding glass door offers an open air appeal that will enhance the feeling of hospitality to your guests. You can give your glass doors any of a number of treatments, from sunscreen shading to stained glass looking colored appliques.

Glass doors come in a wide range of styles. You can have them slide into wall pockets to remove them from sight when open, or opt for the folding variety that pushes out of the way. Your sparkling glass door motif can be carried throughout your home with interior glass doors separating various rooms. The faceted jewel effect can be obtained by an etched pattern around the corners or by installing beveled glass panels or mirrors into existing wooden doors.

Glass doorknobs are another way to add sparkle to your decor. Ranging from traditional faceted clear glass to colored crystal knobs, you can give your home that "special" look that a plain bronze knob could never do. The smart shopper will check with their home improvement store to see what kinds of quantity discounts are offered on their stocks of glass door knobs.

In the shower, you have a multitude of options for enhancing the look of your bath. Whether you opt for a frameless glass shower door or an inset glass panel door, there is a wide range of patterns to choose from. The traditional blurred glass can be replaced by colored panels or even etched with exotic "weave" and "crosshatch" patterns for that modicum of privacy without loss of light. Accenting the glass shower doors can be as simple as adding a set of wrought iron and glass shelves to the room or exchanging the metal faucets, knobs and racks with clear glass or white fixtures.

Glass fireplace doors are a great way to beautify your hearth. Besides hiding that ashy black pit and fire screen, a glass fireplace door will add that elegant clean look to your den or living room space. You can obtain foldaway panels or freestanding glass fireplace panels that you simply set aside while the fireplace is in use. Again, the range of patterns for that custom look is almost endless.

Room dividers can be made with cut glass panels. A half wall of stained glass with a light behind it will quickly enhance the beauty of your living space and bring an elevated sense of joy to your life. Another advantage to using glass as a decorative motif is the potential resell value. An airy colorful environment will stand out from the more humdrum houses in the neighborhood and give you that subtle advantage of attracting buyers more quickly.