15 Glass balustrades – a versatile, practical and elegant option with limitless opportunities

Glass in general is appreciated for its versatility. It looks fragile and light but it’s actually extremely strong and durable and this combination of qualities has revealed numerous opportunities for us to use it interior design. But today we’re going to talk about something specific: balustrades.

Glass balustrade for balcony
Glass balustrades are also spectacular when used for staircases

It’s where glass impresses the most with natural qualities. A glass balustrade is strong enough and safe enough to replace any other type of balustrade but it has something that no other kind has: transparency. Imagine having a terrace with spectacular views. You would want to be able to admire them without anything standing in the way. A glass balustrade will offer you that.

Glass balustrade for balcony
Their sleek, simple and clean look allows them to go almost unnoticed
Glass balustrade for balcony
Glass balustrades require minimal support and this distinguishes them for all other types
Glass balustrade for balcony
A glass balustrade can beautifully complement a wooden staircase
Glass balustrade for balcony
Glass balustrades look best when used with floating stairs
Glass balustrade for balcony
A terrace with wonderful views can definitely benefit from a transparent glass balustrade
Glass balustrade for balcony
A glass balustrade with a continuous design can easily go unnoticed
Glass balustrade for balcony
It’s common for glass balustrades to have stainless steel support and handrails
Glass balustrade for balcony
It’s usually the light that gets reflected in the glass that reveals the presence of the balustrade
Glass balustrade for balcony
Glass balustrades are most suitable for modern and contemporary designs
Glass balustrade for balcony
Contemporary staircases often feature a combination of materials
Glass balustrade for balcony
A glass balustrade perfectly integrates in any kind of décor thanks to its transparency
Glass balustrade for balcony
The visual effects created with the help of glass can be quite spectacular
Glass balustrade for balcony
A steel and glass staircase will often have an industrial charm
Glass balustrade for balcony
Choose a contemporary look for your balcony

Glass balustrades offer numerous unique advantages. They offer you safety and strength just like timber or even steel but, in addition to that, they also offer minimal use of support posts and this way you’ll get clean lines and unobstructed views. It’s definitely a detail that would change the design of a terrace or balcony.

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