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10 Stylish Ways to Bring in Glass Partitions

From quirky to subtle, these glass partition ideas double the room's functionality and add style

Rashmi Haralalka
Rashmi Haralalka20 October 2017
Houzz India Contributor. I am a blogger who's passionate about writing, especially interior design, home decor, and home improvement. I believe that details are not just details... they make the design. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-sharda-b79b8119 Email: rashmiharalalka@gmail.com
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Want to divide a room, yet keep it looking light and airy? Glass partitions provide visual appeal combined with a practical separation of spaces. They also give a sense of continuity, letting light and vision through. From classic translucent fixtures to vibrant decorative panels, these versatile and gorgeous glass partitions play with light and shapes. Here are ten ideas that will leave you spellbound.
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1. The corrugated glass panels in this bathroom partition create a watery, almost ripple-like effect. Since glass reflects light, it can make a small space like a bathroom seem brighter and more spacious – even with limited amounts of daylight. These modish panels continue from the floor to the ceiling and demarcate zones gracefully.
2. Here, glass screens create a small private office space in the corner of the room without any visual blocks. The frameless transparent glass ensures that the line of vision is not restricted, either for the people inside the office or those outside it.

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3. The small studio apartment manages to create different zones within the tiniest available square footage. An L-shaped glass partition marks off the bedroom space without creating visual or spatial blocks.
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4. Blending the modern with the classic, this eye-catching glass partition separates the walk-in wardrobe (in the foreground) from the bedroom. The carved wooden frames help enhance the segregated bedroom nook, providing an almost cocoon-like feel to it.

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5. The glass partition in this bathroom sets up a physical boundary to separate the wet area. The minimalist design gives the tight area a clean-lined look.
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6. Vibrant etched screens like these filter light through but restrict views, giving you added privacy. Here, the translucent glass creates a sturdy partition supported by steel fixtures and features a green abstract pattern that complements the centre table’s hue.

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7. This home lacked natural light in the hallway, despite having large windows. Black-framed glass screens replaced the walls between the hall and living area to bring light into the dark spots. The steel-and-glass partitions bring a Georgian feel to the space.
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8. Transparent glass partitions ought to be an adventurous homeowner’s best friend. Here is a bedroom with an ensuite that is segregated only by a translucent glass wall. Now, this is an opulent, peekaboo shower area that could be both naughty and nice!
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9. In this picture, frameless glass balustrades with gates keep the pool area off-limits when required. It also helps the other side of the deck stay splash-free, so one can watch without being in the middle of the action. These glass panels are embedded beneath the surface for durability and don’t interfere with the textural beauty of the wooden planks.
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10. The use of glass across the length of this house helps define boundaries without any obstructions and adds a sense of uninterrupted flow. Instead of walls, see-through glass partitions are used to physically separate the lounge area from the corridor. The glass balustrades are also used in the aisle and the staircase area, accompanied by wooden handrails with steel fittings.

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