Transparent, bright, timeless: how glass is transforming our homes
From coloured glass and statement partitions to translucent lighting, explore the latest glass trends bringing brightness and style into the modern home.
Once limited to windows and mirrors, glass is now making its way into every corner of the home – and the appetite for this versatile material is growing. Designers and homeowners alike are increasingly drawn to its ability to play with light and reflection, creating spaces that feel brighter, lighter and more authentic. From coffee tables and jewel-toned vases to sleek internal partitions and transparent lighting, this material helps us create homes that genuinely reflect who we are.. Coffee tables, colorful vases, interior skylights or translucent lighting fixtures: glass helps us create spaces that are truly our own.
Transparency (with a splash of colour)
Clear glass is no longer the only option. Designers are embracing bold, playful colours that instantly inject personality to a space: think smoked grey, amber, emerald green or striking Klein blue. The options are endless – a colour to suit every taste.
It’s a trend that draws inspiration from iconic Murano glass, reimagined with a contemporary twist. Pieces combine clear and opaque finishes, catching the light differently throughout the day to create an ever-shifting atmosphere. Each one feels unique, with its own subtle variations in hue and reflection.
Brightness and a feeling of space
Glazed partitions show this at its best: they define zones without shutting out natural light, offering privacy without feeling heavy or closed-in. Elsewhere, glass coffee tables, shelving and room dividers add structure and function without visual weight, keeping spaces airy, balanced and harmonious.
Glass has a knack for opening up interiors, making rooms feel larger and lighter (an almost magical quality in modern homes where space comes at a premium).
Hygiene and ease of maintenance
Practical as well as beautiful, glass is naturally non-porous and naturally antibacterial. That makes it an ideal companion for contemporary living, where ease of maintenance matters as much as aesthetics. In the kitchen, for example, a glass splashback offers a sleek, wipe-clean alternative to traditional tiles.
This practicality goes hand in hand with durability; modern toughened and laminated glass is impressively strong and long-lasting. Plus, a quick polish with a soft cloth is enough to restore its shine – no harsh cleaners required.
Innovative design meets safety
Advances in technology have transformed glass into one of the most adaptable materials around. Whatever the need, there is a solution.
Toughened panels provide strength, laminated versions add security, and frosted or sandblasted finishes offer privacy without blocking light. Meanwhile, smart glass even allows you to switch from transparent to opaque at the touch of a button – just one of the exciting new developments opening up entirely new possibilities for how we arrange our homes.
A sustainable choice
Glass isn’t just stylish, it’s sustainable too. Infinitely recyclable without ever losing quality, it’s a material made for a circular economy.
Increasingly, brands are incorporating recycled glass into their collections, proving that beauty and responsibility are compatible. This philosophy mirrors the ethos of Home Beauty: choosing pieces that are not only striking but also durable and mindful of the planet.
Glass is no longer a background player in design; it’s at the heart of how we imagine our interiors, enabling us to create spaces that feel bright, functional, elegant, and unmistakably personal. In choosing glass, we embrace a way of living where clarity equals style, and where caring for our home becomes an everyday pleasure.
