If you’re wondering how to brighten your bathroom or kitchen design, think about the many uses for glass. Whether it’s glass doors in your kitchen cabinets or translucent blue bathroom wall tile, glass can add a whole new dimension to your home design.

Glass for the Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets often are the most important element in the room, but they can get a little heavy visually. By adding glass to a few cabinet doors, you’ll bring in a touch of light and create a new way for light to move through the space. Take it a step further and add stained or etched glass and the whole kitchen design changes. Check out a few of these specialty glasses from Bendheim Cabinet Glass.

Bathroom Wall Tile

Glass wall tile has become a hot item in the bathroom, as it can add a touch of the sky or water. Look for wall tile in square, rectangular, and even circular shapes. A little bit of geometry never hurt anyone, as shown by these examples of glass tile design.

There also are many glass wall tiles with texture and unique edges that can make the area behind the sink come to life. Coordinate it with natural stone with similar colors or use it along the whole wall for a big show.

Contractor of DIY?

Glass is easy enough for some DIYers to install, but if you’re not experienced, look for a good contractor. A tile contractor will know how to blend tiles together to create a fun look (like these from Daltile). In the kitchen, a contractor could add glass to a few cabinets and coordinate it with glass wall tile.

When redoing your bathroom or kitchen design, don’t overlook the beauty of glass. You’ll find that it adds just the right dimension and depth to keep your home design interesting.