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It adds style and privacy.

We all dream of having plenty of natural light in our homes-but this is not always the case, especially in smaller or separated spaces. Input: glass partitions, indoor windows and doors. They are solutions approved by the designer that will not interrupt the visual flow while still separating them, so each area has a distinctly different function and has plenty of sunlight. Not to mention, even in a space that initially looks like a pure white box, the interior glass elements add a lot of architectural charm.

Although the classic glass doors are gorgeous, innovative designers have been iterating the appearance in new and creative ways, such as using textured, frosted and colored plexiglass to increase impact and personality (in some cases, More privacy) (This also saves money!). Earlier, we focused on five interesting indoor glass trends, which take the entire glass partition solution to a new level in form and function.

In this transitional space designed by GRT Architects, grooved glass partitions separate the corridor from the stairs. Grooves increase the attractiveness and privacy of textures, covering adjacent areas without completely obstructing them. There is good news! Bendheim Glass assures us that “textured glass, such as fluted glass, is one of the most affordable ways to introduce decorative elements into the door.” The unexpected lavender decoration also keeps the corridor young and playful, with traditional carpets and built-in consoles. In sharp contrast.

Compared with grooved glass, privacy is higher, and compared with alternative materials for doors, it shares more light. These tend to be a bit more expensive because they require a layer of clear glass with frosted film on both sides. But "Plastic and privacy filters are often used to mimic the appearance of decorative glass at a lower budget," Bendheim assured us. If you go this way, remember that they are not as easy to maintain or durable as glass. Studio DB uses them as the glass doors of this home office, but they also look beautiful as a partition between the dining area and the dining area in the studio apartment.

Stained glass, but let it be the 21st century. If you live in a space with weird indoor windows (I learned an interesting fact at the Chinatown Museum: Many old apartment buildings have them because they are built to increase air circulation as a measure to prevent tuberculosis), here is How to make them look deliberate and incredibly stylish. In his Brooklyn apartment, Crosby Studio designer Harry Nuriev can now look in through the rose-colored window every day. According to Architectural Digest, he used fixed-size plexiglass from a shop on Canal Street.

This boudoir was designed by Moscow-based Maltsev Design, with a gleaming glass-pocket door that is even more dazzling. Pocket doors with glass windows allow shared light to flow throughout the space while also creating partitions. Even better, they slide directly into the wall when not in use, which takes up much less space than swing doors. Of course, using a glass door like this is a more professional and technical process. However, if you want to set up a fascinating scene (and live in a scene), the sparkling results may be well worth it.

In a smaller space, sometimes less is more. Read: The entire glass partition only makes it feel smaller. So pay attention to this kitchen, the glass arch opens the space, it makes the space lighter. "If Gabrielle Chanel were still alive, what her kitchen would look like now is what inspired me," Nuriev told us. He partitioned the dining kitchen of the restaurant corner inn with indoor glass. Transparent arches allow the sharing of light while at the same time striking a balance between classic and modern.