by Laurel Miller
As the holiday season approaches, the home becomes a gathering place for family and friends to come together to share this special time. As plans are made and the home becomes the final destination for events, parties and holiday meals, it is easy to feel that a few home upgrades would add to the festivity of the season.
Custom glass and mirrors are often overlooked when considering some quick and affordable ways to upgrade home furnishings. However, these items can add to home décor, while also providing functionality.
As families gather to share a holiday meal, protecting home furnishings can be a concern. Glass tabletops can protect the dining table, buffet or counter from scratches, heat and other hazards, while providing a more elegant, modern feel than the traditional tablecloth.
Glass tabletops can serve other purposes as well. Protecting furniture from harmful UV rays, glass tabletops can be made from clear or tinted glass and can be tempered as well to protect children in case of possible breakage. Tabletop glass can be cut in a variety of shapes and sizes and completed with finished edges, all completely customizable.
Shapes and finishes for custom glass include: Round, Oval, Square, Rectangle, Octagon, Beveled and Decorative.
Custom glass can have other uses as well, great for writing desks, coffee tables and antique furniture. Mirrors are also an affordable upgrade that can be made to the home in time for guests to arrive for the festivities. Mirrors are great for improving light, adding the illusion of space in any room or just as a nice decorative piece. Mirrors can be cut to a variety of custom designs and be beveled as well.
Possible mirror uses include:
- Full wall mirrors
- Picture frames cut-to-fit
- Custom or standard bathroom mirrors
- Hanging vanity mirrors
- Full-length closets and closet doors
Considering these simple and affordable upgrades will add a modern feel to the home, making it the place to be for the holidays. Home décor will shine, and potential damage to furniture will be avoided so the focus can be on what really matters: family, food and fun.
Laurel Miller is the owner of Glass Doctor located at 26019 Jefferson Avenue in Murrieta. www.glassdoctor.com