Updating your home can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, modernising your abode to look trendy and feel warm and cosy is easier to do than you think. One aspect you can focus on is updating your home's glass. Read below for five current glass-related trends that can help you turn your home into a modern masterpiece.

1. Fluted glass is becoming more popular

Vintage glass, specifically fluted glass, has made a reappearance in homes. But you don't have to incorporate fluted glass in traditional ways. Instead, try adding it in unique ways.

Place fluted glass panels in sliding doors or cupboards to enhance lighting and the overall look of each room. Or only use fluted glass in your kitchen to make a more impressive statement. Want to bring more light into your bathroom but keep a certain level of privacy? Fluted glass windows or shower screens can balance both features.

2. Mirrors get an interesting look

The time for symmetrical mirrors has passed. Rather than opting for the standard circular, rectangular or square mirrors in your home, opt for ones with a different look. Many mirrors have taken on a wavy shape, either with the glass itself or with the frames.

This   trend   first arose when social media influencers posted pictures featuring an Ettore Sottsass Ultrafragola wavy mirror. If having a mirror backlit with pink neon isn't your style — or within your budget — opt for mirrors with a more organic look. Some wavy mirrors mimic the look of a pond, almost giving off a feel of being in or near water.

3. Open floor plans are out—but glass dividers are in

Many jobs became remote during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But more than jobs became based out of homes. Living spaces became our classrooms, gyms, spas, restaurants and movie theaters. As a result, many people placed greater importance on distinct boundaries within their abodes so they could keep various parts of their lives separate and easier to manage.

Even with things slowly opening up and feeling less isolated, people still rely on these separate spaces—but with a little bit of a twist. People still want to feel a sense of togetherness even if they have more functional spaces, which is where glass comes in.

Glass doors can help separate spaces when necessary but continue to let in natural light. And the transparency still allows people to feel like they're part of goings on in the larger living space. Glass doors that open up to the outdoors can also create the illusion of more space in your home while also acting as living art.

4. Glass walls boost the interior aesthetic

Likewise, glass walls can enhance a space and aid in the separate-but-together concept. If you don't want to use glass doors in your home, consider installing glass walls instead. You can use the glass to separate different areas of your home, such as an in-home yoga studio or a dining space. Want a more unique aesthetic for your space? Use glass walls for your office space or for your bedroom closet.

5. Furniture gets a makeover

If you prefer to incorporate glass in more subtle ways throughout your home, glass furniture is the perfect solution. Whether you want to create a one-of-a-kind tabletop your visitors can admire or you simply want to add something special to your workspace, glass-topped tables and workstations can suit your needs perfectly.

Whatever your glass needs are for your home,   call the pros at South Melbourne Glass. We'll give you a free estimate on our glass services so you can finally create a living space that's both trendy and homey. And if you aren't sure where to start with your abode's glass upgrades, we'll help you find the option that works best for your specific needs.