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Learn to decorate your house with glass and crystal
When it comes to decorating, everyone has their favorite material, and among these, glass and crystal, although many apply it in a reduced way, have great potential that you will learn to develop here.
This pair of materials are not exactly the cheapest on the market, but they do have an extensive range of applications. You could build a house entirely out of glass if you wanted, but when it comes to décor, there's plenty to choose from if you want something more understated.
Do not be afraid to let yourself be captivated by the magic and elegance of glass, or to be seduced by a more transparent environment. So come with me to learn everything you can integrate into your decoration by applying these two materials.
Are glass and crystal the same?
It is usually confusing, but its decorative application is integrated into very different ways.
The glass is a little more natural, it has a certain brightness and characteristic color, which gives it that touch of elegance mixed with subtlety.
On the other hand, glass is more processed and elaborated, there are different ways to acquire its products, and although color can be integrated, its greatest charm lies in its natural transparency.
In terms of application, the best way to use glass is in those elements that are larger, such as tables, doors, or windows.
Unlike glass, which is better integrated into more tactile details such as decorations, centerpieces, or lamps, to name a few.
In the same way, both elements can be combined, and there are no limitations for its application, everything is a matter of taste and functionality according to what you want to project.
How to decorate with glass and crystal?
You have all the creative freedom to give life to any idea that occurs to you with these types of materials, since, even if you do not find exactly what you are looking for, you can have it manufactured.
But, if you want some ideas to guide you on how you can apply them, here I show you some.
tables
Whether it is the table at your desk or the one you use in the living room, if you apply glass to its surface, you will have a very elegant and stylish table.
Countless models can be combined with other materials, such as wood or metal.
Its transparency means that its support base can be better appreciated, therefore, try to make it striking. Although, if you wish, there are models that are entirely made of glass, and it is that a table of this type reflects safety and delicacy.
vases and bottles
The large glass vases have very attractive colors, and you do not have to put flowers in them to attract attention.
They can be placed in strategic points, such as on the shelves, and if they are large, they can decorate a corner.
The main charm is in the colors you choose, and its design connects with the rest of the room.
On the other hand, the bottles usually give a maritime air that goes very well if you are looking for a bit of a nautical style, even more so if you choose watercolors. The best thing is that you can find them in all kinds of sizes and designs.
centerpieces
One of the advantages of glass and crystal is that when it comes to centerpieces, there is a lot to choose from.
Its application ranges from the simplicity of the glass bold, which you can place in scales of size, filling them with flowers, colored stones, or placing candles. You can also acquire a specific figure, be it the sculpture of an animal or the figure of some image or person.
If you like vintage, bottles can be a very good option, and if you want something less classic, opt for glass cubes that provide a more modern style.
Do not neglect the integration of water, use transparency to your advantage, and without having to create a fish tank, you can use a floating element in your centerpiece.
Doors, partitions, and windows
One of the best uses that can be given to glass and crystal is its integration into the decoration of bathrooms, where you can use partition walls and doors in either of the two materials. This creates a feeling of greater spaciousness and maximizes space.
Also, the application in main doors usually increases the decorative aesthetics of the home, and to maintain the privacy you can overshadow the material you choowhile but preserving its figure. The best material to combine it with is metal, which looks fantastic in its natural color.
A window can be applied with stained glass style glass and give it a cheerful, colorful style, and even if you like the baroque style, these windows will be for you. And if you prefer the transparency of glass, you can make the most of natural light, where a skylight is a very good idea.
lamps and curtains
We could not fail to mention that one of the best selections of lamps is found in this type of material, adjusting to any style you want.
The trick is in the volume, if it is going to be on your nightstand, opt for the discreet, but if it will be in public view, choose something more robust and colorful.
The central hanging glass lamps give a very classic and elegant air to any room where they are placed, preferably apply them in the dining room or a meeting room.
As for the curtains, if you like mobiles, you will love the curtain models that integrate a few crystals and that give a very striking hanging illusion.
If you don't like its application to windows, you can use a longer one as an entrance door to a room, such as the kitchen.
Do not leave these two materials aside in the next makeover of your home, and forget the myths that they are risky, prevention must be applied to any type of decoration, so do not deprive yourself of integrating the best of them to your home.
