Glass Doors You Can Use Inside and Outside Your Home

Do you adore the clean, clear aesthetic of glass? While windows are an obvious choice, this isn't the only way to use glass in your home. Take a look at the different types of interior and exterior glass doors to consider as part of your home's décor.

Frameless Glass Shower Doors

Does your shower need an upgrade? An outdated frame, heavy curtain, or decades-old frosted door can make your bathroom seem old, drab, and dark. If your bathroom needs a renovation, but you're not ready to demolish the entire space and start over, a glass door can:

• Lighten the room. The pristine clear finish of a frameless glass shower door allows light to filter into dark spaces. If your bathroom doesn't have a window (or only has one smaller-sized window), this option is an ideal upgrade.
• Add the sense of space. A heavy shower curtain can fill a small bathroom space. But a frameless glass door can create the visual illusion of added area.
• Create a contemporary space. The clean lines of a glass shower door create a contemporary look that can update an older bathroom.

If you have the space and home improvement budget to completely revamp your shower area, consider a full frameless enclosure. Instead of only a new door, this multisided structure takes the place of a tiled stall or bathtub and shower combo.

Glass Cabinet Doors

Glass cabinet doors or framed glass doors are elegant alternatives to wood or man-made materials. Whether you want to redecorate your bathroom, kitchen, walk-in closet, or other area, glass cabinet doors can:

• Showcase art, clothes, or other belongings. The invisible front of a glass cabinet door provides the perfect window to showcase almost anything - from sculptures, vases, and antiques in your living room to designer clothing, purses, or shoes in your closet.
• Brighten the room. Like a glass shower door, a glass cabinet door can also brighten a dim space.
• Change the room's style. A glass cabinet door can create a cool, contemporary look or a tranquil spa-like style. It can also add an elegance to a traditional aesthetic.
• Offer options. You don't need to choose a plain panel for your kitchen or other cabinet doors. Dress up the doors and add a custom multipane style with panels separated by wood, metal, or other frame material.

To maximize the light, bright look of glass-front cabinet doors, you can also add interior lighting. This illuminates the items you want to display and creates a gallery-like effect.

Glass Exterior Doors

Glass can do more than dress up your home's interior. Full glass exterior doors can give your modern home a clean, contemporary or industrial look. To effectively use glass as an exterior door aesthetic accent:

• Discuss design options with a professional. Should you choose a full glass door, panels, or an intricate design? If you're not sure how to use glass in your home's entry, discuss the possibilities with a contractor who specializes in custom creations.
• Choose an insulated product. A glass entry door needs to combine form and function. An insulated door keeps your home's interior comfortable and may reduce utility bills.
• Consider frosted or etched alternatives. You don't have to choose a completely clear panel. Frosted or etched options add privacy and can add to your home's exterior aesthetic.

Along with a front door, you can also use glass as a back or deck door material. This clear panel or an intricate glass door design will highlight your outdoor entertaining space.

Are you ready to redecorate your home with glass? Contact our team at Palmetto Glass & Mirror for more information.