A Glass Table Top For Every Room
Nov 12th, 2008 by shop-universal-best-buy
A Glass Table Top For Every Room
Although you may typically think of a glass table top for the dining room table, there are actually uses for glass table tops in nearly every room in the house. With a little creativity, you can introduce glass throughout the home and give a new look of sophistication and style to your living space. Here is a quick guide to going glass in every room in your home.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the obvious places for a glass table top. Many families enjoy an eating space in the kitchen in the form of a breakfast nook or an informal dining table. A glass top would be appropriate for both types of dining space and can add a splash of style to the kitchen. A traditional circle or even a square would suit the kitchen best and give a wonderful gathering place for diners and guests. Whether it becomes the main dining area or just a breakfast nook, a glass table top in the kitchen provides an easy-to-clean beautiful all-purpose space.
The Dining Room
The benefits of a glass table tops in the dining room are clear. Many families across America have gone glass in the dining room as a way to add style and grace to their formal dining space. The most popular glass for the dining room is the rectangle or racetrack oval shape. These oblong shapes allow for maximum seating and have the most “wow-factor” as a stand-alone piece in the room. The dining room table is quite often the place for families to gather and enjoy one another and having a glistening glass top gives the room a look that is unmatched.
The Living Room
More and more popular today are coffee tables with glass tops in them. A glass coffee table, end table or accent table is an easy and affordable way to add glass to your home. A beautiful option is a shadow box coffee table with a lifting glass top that allows you to place special decorative items beneath it and create a beautiful mosaic right in the table. Glass table tops are great for the living room as they provide easy-to-clean surfaces and can dress up a den-like space with ease. The living room is one of the easiest places to bring glass into the home and is a great room to start in if you are new to glass table tops.
The Bedroom
A final room in which glass table tops can easily be incorporated is the bedroom. Oftentimes, couples spend hundreds of dollars on beautiful dressers or drawer sets for the bedroom, only to place their loose change, pens and pencils and other pocket items on top. This can scratch, discolor and damage the gorgeous wood of the expensive piece. Placing a glass table top upon the furniture can protect the wood and give you years more use. The savings are obvious and anyone who is willing to spend on a piece of furniture ought to consider spending on a protective glass top.
The uses of glass in the home are many and can give your living space a facelift. Whether you use it as a dining surface, for a decorative touch or as a protective barrier, glass can enhance the look of nearly any room in your home.
A Glass Table Top For Every Room / Author: Damon N. Burgess
