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April 8, 2025

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The New Era of Glass

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Light has always played with glass, but today's designs are elevating this dance to an art form. As we move beyond traditional clear glass, a renaissance of texture and translucency is transforming how we experience illumination in our homes.

From the subtle sophistication of opal white to the dramatic depths of colored glass, today's trending glass designs reflect our desire for spaces that feel both personal and luxurious.

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Farum 4 light vanity over a mirror in a bathroom
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White Glass

Creating a spa-like ambiance, the subtle details of glass treatment can create differing effects. While glossy painted white glass creates a luminous, reflective glow, etched white glass diffuses light with a soft, ethereal quality – each transforming your space in distinctly beautiful ways.

Colored Glass

A popular trend today that is quickly gaining traction is colored glass. Amber and smoke tones are making a striking return, bringing warmth and depth to modern spaces. Rich hues create more than just illumination – they craft moments of architectural drama while maintaining a timeless sophistication.

Opal White

Opal glass has a sheen, glossy effect. Named for the Opal gem it resembles, Opal glass is glossy and often described as ‘milky.’ It casts a soft, ethereal glow that provides both ambient light and dramatic beauty with the flick of switch.

Layered Glass

Like a perfectly composed symphony, layered glass brings depth and dimension to modern lighting design. This sophisticated approach pairs a clear or subtly ribbed exterior with an inner layer of luminous white glass, creating an interplay of texture and translucency that elevates any space.

Fluted Glass

Precisely crafted vertical ridges transform ordinary illumination into an architectural statement, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Each ridge catches and directs light in a way that's both dramatic and refined.

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Close up of Velestino fixture
Kimrose Pendant up close

This thoughtful manipulation of glass – whether through borosilicate's pristine clarity or crackle glass's artistic irregularity – isn't just about aesthetics. It's about crafting environments where light becomes an element of wellness, transforming how we experience our most intimate spaces.