How to balance privacy and light when using glass in your home design

If you love the idea of incorporating glass into your home for light but have concerns about privacy, we have good news for you. It’s no problem! A custom glass contractor in Vancouver can vary glass opacity through multiple, creative processes, including frosting, etching, tinting and texturing. There’s absolutely no need to compromise, because you still get all the benefits of glass, like lots of light, plus you choose the exact level of privacy you need.

Glass enhances every room in the home. It’s especially popular to create sharp-looking home offices, studios or media rooms. It takes open-concept homes to the next level. It’s also a big hit in bathrooms, as modern and beautiful glass bath/shower enclosures. But, let’s face it; privacy is a big factor in many of those uses.

The way to balance the need for privacy while still letting light through is by adding effects to the glass. It can be a laminate layer or a paint tint. It can be frosting, texturising, or decorative etching, including pictures or geometric designs. You can also choose to treat only the lower half of the glass, which allows for complete privacy yet lets light pass through unhindered at the top. And even if the entire panel is frosted it is still more luminescent than a non-glass wall.

There are so many different ways to achieve the level of privacy you’re most comfortable with, and still enjoy light reaching all corners of the room. Ask a custom glass contractor in Vancouver to see their gallery of options. There’s sure to be many designs you fall in love with. 

The friendly folks at Panorama Glass are happy to design a glass feature for your home that will be functional as well as stunning. Call for a free, no obligation quote today. 604-862-8955