Top 10 Benefits of Decorative Glass in Your Office

Did you know that decorative glass is not just for fancy show homes and architectural wonders? It can be used in everyday places like offices, businesses, and commercial spaces. In these places, decorative glass serves many practical purposes while also enhancing the aesthetic of the space, improving natural lighting, increasing privacy, and so much more. Of course, all this depends on the type of glass you use and where you put it.

Types of Decorative Glass

Decorative glass combines the aesthetic and the functional elements of glass. Common decorative techniques applied to glass include:

• Acid etching: creates a frosted appearance

• Back painting: creates a sleek, coloured wall of glass

• Digital printing: applies custom designs or images onto glass

• lamination: allows for the inclusion of colours, patterns, and even fabric within the glass

• Sandblasting: creates a frosted appearance and/or custom patterns and designs

• Texturing: adds various patterns and textures to the glass

Use & Type

What you intend to use the glass for will determine the type of decorative glass you choose. For example, if you would like to increase sound proofing in your office, thicker or multilayered glass would be best, while a decorative element, such as a hallway window with your company’s logo etched on it, can be thinner.

Benefits

The examples above illustrate not only that the use of decorative glass will determine the type you use, but they also indicate that unique benefits arise from the use of specific types of glass. Let’s explore this connection more with a table.

Placement (Use)	Type of Glass	Benefit
Exterior Windows	Low-E glass	Reduces heat gain and loss; enhances energy efficiency
Office Entrances	Frameless glass doors with the company logo added through digital printing or sandblasting	Creates a clean, contemporary entrance that also provides advertising and brand visibility
Staircases	Tempered and laminated glass	Provides safety and allows natural light to pass
Reception Areas	Clear, tempered glass with etched company logos	Clearly indicates your company’s space; welcomes clients
Interior Hallways	Decorative laminated glass with embedded fabrics or patterns	Adds visual interest in an easy-to-maintain way; can reinforce branding through choice of colour and/style
Collaborative Spaces	Glass marker boards	Provide a communal writing surface that is easy to clean and provides functionality within the office’s established aesthetic
Workstation Dividers	Frosted or textured glass	Provides visual separation without completely blocking light or sight lines
Break Rooms	Colourful back-painted glass	Adds vibrancy and can be used for backsplashes or accent walls
Executive Offices	Laminated glass with sound-dampening properties	Enhances privacy and security
Conference Room	Patterned Glass	Offers privacy, sound dampening, and light diffusion

Add Decorative Glass to Your Office

To determine the best use and choice of decorative glass in your office, you can trust the experienced team at Verrage Glass and Mirror Inc to guide you through a vast selection of decorative glass, including tinted, patterned, rice paper glass and so much more. For over 30 years, residents and businesses have been turning in Woodbridge to Thornhill, Aurora, Vaughan, and across the GTA, to Verrage Glass and Mirror Inc. Call us today.