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The decorative Power of Glass Staircase Balustrades
Since the ancient times, there have not been many reasons to construct staircase balustrades other than the practical need for safety and on a few occasions the need to enhance the beauty of a space. Staircase balustrades are an essential part of the construction design. In most cases, however, not many designers have considered these spaces as decorative options. The balustrades are often left as architectural functions whereas they can function as beauty enhancers. The glass staircase balustrades, in particular, have unique abilities to create bold yet subtle themes in spaces.
1. They are neutral
The beauty with glass is that it is neutral in terms of color. It can fit in every space for its lack of complexity. If you are going for a particular color scheme or design-theme, using a glass as the staircase balustrade gives you an easier time as it is neutral and does not infringe on the theme chosen. The uniqueness of clear glass is a win for every design and need in a space.
2. They can be functionally manipulated
Using glass as balustrades on the staircase gives you so much room for creativity. You have the option of leaving the balustrades clear or you can use mirror glasses that can reflect on the opposite sides of the space.
3. They can be re-decorated
Different from other balustrades made of either metal or wood, glass balustrades can be decorated seasonally. The fact that the glass is clear gives you the liberty to choose your most desired decoration option. You can place flowers along the stairway, hang paintings or etch the glass to produce a desired design for your taste.
Glass staircase balustrades offer unique beauty advantages to spaces. At Go Glass UK, we provide expert advice and installation services for unique balustrades designs that will leave your space as beautiful as you would desire it to be.

Are you in the market for a new shower? If yes, have you given any thought to a frameless glass shower? These are relatively new in the market and they differ from traditional showers in the sense that the shower enclosure is free-standing – it doesn’t have an outer frame. Before you choose any other kind of shower consider the following benefits of a frameless glass shower:
• In most bathrooms the shower and the bathtub are the focal points, and for this reason you want yours to be as chic and stylish as possible. You cannot go wrong with a frameless shower. They come in many different designs each built to stand out.
• In many cases when a shower is framed it tends to take away from the glasswork which is usually quite beautiful. Whether you are using plain or etched or frosted glass you should install it without a frame if you really want it to stand out.
• Many people are reluctant to choose frameless glass showers because they are not sure how durable they are. You needn’t worry – these showers are made in durable designs that can last just as long ordinary shower designs.
• Do you worry about all the much that collects in and around the shower frame? In you go frameless this is not something that you will have to think about. Better yet, cleaning your shower enclosure will be a breeze.
• The other reason to buy a frameless glass shower is that you never have to think about shower curtains again. Not only do they have to be replaced often, they are also magnets for filth in the bathroom.
Convinced? Why not call Go Glass to install one for you?

You have just installed glass sliding doors and are wondering the best way to keep them well maintained. Glass sliding doors are an excellent feature in any home and they offer several benefits – they allow more light into any space where they are installed, they last a long time and they can be securely locked. To help you take care of yours here are some simple tips:
•    You can vacuum the sill tracks the same way you vacuum floors. If you use your glass doors often you can vacuum the tracks at least once a week, but if you don’t use your glass door vey often a few times a year will do.
•    If you want to make sure that your door slides smoothly at all times you can apply a Teflon-based lubricant on the sill tracks a few times a year or as needed. If you don’t have a Teflon-based lubricant sewing machine oil will do.
•    The vinyl frames of your glass doors need care if they are to last. When you clean the glass you should wipe the frame down with a damp, soapy cloth, rinse and wipe again. Don’t use an abrasive cleanser as it can damage the vinyl and may end up in the sill tracks and cause the doors to stick.
•    Get your installer to come once a year to inspect all glass sliding doors in your home and make sure that they are in working order. They should also look into the locking mechanisms and upgrade them if necessary.
•    Glass sliding doors don’t break easily but if you notice a crack you should have your door replaced immediately to avoid any accidents in the home.
Lastly, use a good Cambridge glass door installer like Go Glass – they are experts and deliver high quality doors. You can find out more on https://goglass.co.uk/doors/sliding.

One trick that interior designers use to make spaces in the home look bigger than they actually are is mirrors. Placed in the right position a mirror can transform a room and allow you to do much more with it. Choosing mirrors for the home is no easy task – there are so many types out there and if you buy just any you may find that instead of bringing out the best in a room they have the opposite effect. Here is what you should take into account as you choose mirrors for different rooms.
The size of the room as compared to the size of the mirror
If you have a large room and you install a small mirror its effect will be lost. Likewise, if you have a small room that receives a lot of natural light there is no need to install a very large mirror – you will get a much better effect if you install a medium sized mirror and paint the walls a light colour.
The shape of the mirror
One thing you will realize as you start shopping for mirrors in Cambridge is that they come in all shapes. You need to carefully consider which ones will do best for your home based on the shape of the rooms they are to be installed in and the effect you want them to have.
Mirror frame
Just like mirrors come in so many different shapes, so are there so many different kinds of frames that you can have them mounted on. You should make sure that you choose frames that match with the rest of your decor. If finished properly some mirrors don’t need to be framed.
If all this sounds too complicated you should visit Go Glass. They have mirrors in all shapes and sizes and there are interior designers available to help you choose the best for your home. Visit their website, https://goglass.co.uk/, for more information.