Artisan Glass

Glass has long been a favoured choice for both aesthetic and practical accessories around the home. Whilst the material may be fragile it creates a beautiful spectrum of light and colour and perfectly complements both contemporary and traditional interior spaces. This season is all about utilising ARTISAN GLASS in home interiors to celebrate local and handcrafted items that provide a unique and individual style within the home.

Vases or sculptural glass designs will make a great feature on a mantelpiece or sideboard area or can be displayed on a windowsill to capture the light. For a classic and stately feel then cut glass items will look stylish and elegant or dark smoked glass vases, ornaments, mirrors and photo frames will create a 1920s Art Deco feel that looks great in monochrome and gold interior spaces. For a more modern or retro design then select some handcrafted or hand painted glass vases and fruit bowls in bold colours and patterns that can be used to add a burst of colour to a neutral or minimal home interior. If you prefer a funkier look then why not purchase a glass sculpture that is created from passing electric current through glass, this artisan craft is visually striking and each piece is completely unique due to the flow of electricity through the particles.

Glass lighting has been a huge hit in the interior design world this season, unique handcrafted designs can come with a heftier price tag but the quality and effort that goes into each piece is truly stunning. Glass chandeliers featuring handmade crystals and curvaceous blown arms will create a truly amazing centrepiece in a living room, dining room, bedroom or hallway and can be displayed in clear sparkling glass or coloured glass for a more bold centrepiece within the room. Industrial lighting is still as popular as ever with many artisan glass blowers inventing unique shapes and style of exposed bulbs that can be teamed with copper, brass and steel fixtures for a rugged designer finish.

We all like to socialise over drinks or dinner with friends and family so selecting the right glassware for these occasions can be difficult. Artisan glassware will provide you with a unique set of wine glasses, tumblers and even shot glasses which are sure to wow you dinner guests. Opt for hand cut or metallic dipped glasses for a glamorous period elegance that is great for sophisticated dinner parties or big events. For a more retro feel then opt for bold coloured or smoked glass items that will add a hint of 1950s/1960s style to your dinner table. For a more modern feel then opt for wine glasses or tumblers that have been uniquely blown into sculptural shapes with twisted stems or hourglass designs that will not only look striking but are still functional and practical. If you like a bit of fun then why not have some personalised wine glasses made for your friends featuring their name, a slogan or an image etc.

For more ideas on using artisan glass in your home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Artisan Glass.