The interesting trends in decorative glass are mostly driven by designers who are looking for new and unique solutions to window replacement and a new language that relates to architecture. This is further pushed by the interior design industry that becomes demanding for more flexibility and creativity in glass window panes. Plus, high-end designers are hungry for window replacement and installation ideas that have never been used before. These drivers result to the following product trends that are worth highlighting.
Increased Demand for Textured Glass
The line for textured glass options continue to increase with more unique and customised patterns being demanded by customers. There is also a comeback of organic textures wherein new glass pattern is geared towards it. Moreover, 3D glass textures are becoming more popular due to its transparency and tactile properties. It can entertain viewers by creating a bit of distortion as it plays with the light. Finally, textured window replacement has resurfaced and even become more popular than before.
Digital Imagery On Glass
The major focus within the glass industry has been given on technological and product development. This involves creating various methods for interior designers to add images to glass pieces, either through digital printing or imagery on films. While this technology is not entirely new to designers, it further pushed the inherent flexibility in designing different glass products.
Customised Laminated Glass
One particular glass product that has never go out of the way but continue to increase in demand is decorative laminated glass. It can incorporate different interlayers, whether standard or custom designs. Great combinations of substrates and interlayers have contributed to the rising demand of custom window replacement. Plus, the different decorative processes such as back painting further stimulates amazing ideas from interior designers and architects alike. This results to more innovation and creativity in the production of architectural glass.