Benefits of Glass Tabletops

Have you thought about the role your wood furniture plays in the look and feel of your home?  Whether it’s an antique end table, a funky new coffee table or a majestic dining room table - your wood furniture is essentially the statement piece for an entire room.

But keeping that special, conversation starter clean can be quite a daunting task.  Some cleaners can attract dust, while others can leave a greasy film.  And then there’s the issue of preserving the color and detail that makes the piece unique and extraordinary.  It’s enough to make your mind spin. 

Yet, before you throw in the towel on your lump o’ timber, consider a glass tabletop.  A custom cut and sized piece of glass on top of your wood table may just be the answer to your wood woes.  There are actually a lot of benefits to a glass tabletop that you may not have even thought about.

Glass tabletops can be stylish.

The glass tabletop edges can be custom cut to give your tabletop an elegant and sophisticated motif or a fun and trendy vibe.

Glass tabletops can protect against harmful UV rays.

Your skin isn’t the only thing the sun can damage.  Tinted tabletop glass can provide your nice wood furniture with a sunscreen, of sort, that will protect and prevent sun damage.

Glass tabletops can prolong the life of your wood furniture.

Water rings, scratches and even sun damage can age your wood furniture prematurely.   A glass tabletop can protect from daily wear and tear and can help safeguard the characteristics that make the piece special.

Glass tabletops are easy to take care of and keep clean.

All you need is a dry, clean cloth and a spray bottle full of water or glass cleaner to keep your glass squeaky clean and shiny.

And of course, Switchable Privacy Glass can help you with all of your custom glass tabletop needs. 

Read More

How To Choose Custom Glass Table Top For Your Home

Thinking about custom glass table tops?

The kitchen and dining room can be described as the most important room in your home as it is the place where most families come together to share meals and make lasting memories. Therefore, you should have a dining room table that is both beautiful and comfortable for your family. A glass table top is a perfect solution as it is both timeless and elegant. However, there are several considerations that you should be aware of while choosing a custom glass table top. 

Below are just few tips to make things easier for you.

Custom Cut Glass Table Tops

One of the most important decisions you need to make is deciding what shape or how big your custom glass table top needs to be. You should first decide on how many people you need to accommodate and what shape would be best suited for your dining room.

A rectangular or oval table will provide a lot of seating, but a square or round table will be more intimate as smaller groups of people can easily interact.

You can also customize the thickness, finish, color or polish on a table to suit your needs and fit with the style and décor of your dining room.

Tempered glass is a great option if you need a stronger table, especially if you have kids.

A thinner glass will provide a more delicate and refined look whereas a thicker glass will provide a more durable table better suited for heavy use.

Glass experts can help you decide on the best custom glass table top to fit with your home and your family’s need so that the most important room is both elegant and comfortable.

Read More