HOW COOL CAN A KITCHEN BACKSPLASH BE

We all know how it is with backsplashes. Unless you are a designer or an architect, before the building of your new home or starting your renovation, no one thinks that backsplashes are a cool and exciting topic. But, once you start you can't stop thinking about them and then you become a wealth of information on the topic, right?

If you are almost an expert or even if you are just diving into the subject, we have a few thoughts on the subject of backsplashes to add to your growing list of reasons they are so cool.

Easy to install and care for

A backsplash is generally placed above your stove and sink, the places where food is bound to fly. It is far easier to wipe a tile clean than it is to scrub a wall, and there will be less wear and tear on your walls.

A crucial design feature

The eye is naturally drawn to certain places in a room. In the kitchen, the main focal point is the area between the range and the hood of the stove. The next place the eye is drawn to is the area just above the sink. So, while the backsplash is partly for the practical purpose of protecting your walls, it is also an important design feature.

Contact our team to discuss your backsplash. (646) 781-7979

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Installing a Sliding Glass Door

As interior design trends move towards the aesthetics of modern and contemporary design, the maximization of space becomes more and more of a priority.
Keeping one’s home spacious and open is a priority, and interior designers are using all kinds of techniques to ensure spaces in the home stay open.

One of the ways you can make sure your house feels spacious and inviting is with a sliding door installation. Sliding doors, especially sliding glass doors, are a good choice for several reasons.

Here are just a few of them:

• Creating privacy:
  If your home has one large room, you can use sliding doors to divide it into more sections.
  Especially if you live in an open concept loft or condo, you can use sliding doors to create several rooms out of your large one—and if you decide to use translucent glass, the flow of light through your home will remain unimpeded.
  You can even get a window replacement at the same time to invite even more natural light into your home.
• Discreet storage:
  Using a frosted-glass door to hide storage spaces is both stylish and discreet. It’s also a space-saving measure, since sliding doors can lie nearly flush with the wall. You can even choose a door that complements your home’s décor, making the door a focal point—rather than what lies behind it.
  
• Suitable for any room:
  Sliding doors are appropriate in a wide variety of places in your home. For example, if you have a sunroom that gets a lot of natural light, a glass door installation can help illuminate the rest of your house.

People often hide laundry machines behind sliding doors, and home offices and other rooms use them as well.


If you’re interested in a new door installation, contact ARCHITECTURAL GLASS today at (646) 781-7979. In addition to installing doors, we also provide glass shower, window replacement, screen door, and auto glass services to homeowners .
Contact us today to get a free quote and a start on your next home improvement project.

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