Often considered the central gathering hub of the home, the living room should offer not only a sense of comfort, but it should reflect your personal style, too. It should be a place that you look forward to retiring to after a busy day; a retreat from daily stress. Quite often, it’s also the first space in your home that guests see, so you really want this to set the tone for the rest of the house and align with how you want people to feel when they visit.
But if your living room is feeling a little lacklustre, it can sometimes feel like a challenge to find a way to inject a splash of vibrancy. Painting walls, adding wallpaper or buying new furniture are often seen as costly and time consuming ways to shake up a space, but there is an alternative option that’s simpler and more wallet friendly. Enter: glass wall art.
What is glass wall art?
Glass wall art is a form of decorative artwork. Rather than the art being painted or printed onto a traditional canvas, it’s printed onto a sheet of glass. “But what’s the point of that?” I hear you ask… Well, the unique properties of glass such as light reflection, transparency and texture, help to create more striking visual effects than a canvas can offer. Glass wall art for the living room adds a modern, sophisticated edge and can bring life back to an otherwise bland looking space.
What are the different types of glass wall art?
At Bespoke Glass Products, we produce our glass wall art with premium toughened glass to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. They come frameless, giving that sleek edge and can be ordered in our standard size as well as made-to-measure to fit your individual space. Each piece also comes ready to hang to make installation quick and easy. We stock a range of designs to suit all tastes; from soft pastel landscapes to bold, retro portraits. Check out our full range of glass wall art products.
How can glass wall art improve your living room?
It’s surprising just how one statement piece, positioned in the right place, can really elevate the aesthetics and ambience of your living room.
As glass reflects both natural and artificial light, glass wall art can make your space feel lighter and brighter. In this sense, glass wall art is especially effective in darker living rooms where there is a lack of natural light. The glass allows the light to bounce around, giving the illusion of depth.
Glass wall art is also a practical way to introduce an accent colour to a room. Choosing colours that complement the existing wall colour and other features of the living room such as cushions, rugs and accessories, can help to bring the whole room together.
Whether you choose a bold and vibrant piece of glass wall art or a more modest design, this will act as the focal point of the living room, taking the place of more traditional pieces like mirrors and paintings. In turn, glass wall art will add a contemporary feel to the space, breathing sophistication and charm into your room. Be sure to position it just right for the most impact: above the sofa or on an accent wall are the recommended places.
How to maintain your glass wall art
To keep your glass wall art looking its best, proper care and maintenance is required.
To maintain shine, dust the glass with a microfiber or lint-free cloth. Then, spray a general glass cleaning solution, or a diluted soap solution, onto a cloth - avoid spraying directly onto the glass as this may cause streaking and can damage the backing materials. Applying gentle pressure and using circular motions, wipe the solution away - be sure not to scrub as this can scratch the glass. Finally, use a microfiber cloth to remove any residue and prevent streaking.
Final thoughts
Modern glass wall art for living rooms is currently a trending product in the home decor market and it’s not surprising why. With its aesthetic appeal, versatility and prestige, homeowners and interior designers alike are quickly recognising these pieces as an exciting alternative to traditional canvas art.
Glass art is not only rising in popularity in the living room; it’s also cooking up a storm in kitchens too with dazzling glass splashbacks turning everyday spaces into modern masterpieces. Take a look at how you can swap out basic kitchen splashbacks to add a real wow factor into the heart of the home.
For more information and guidance on how our glass products can infuse new life into your home, get in touch and let us help you make the perfect glass wall art purchase.
