Glossy, Reflective Glass Finishes Are Back—Here’s How to Try Them in Your Space

Dylan Chandler

Cozy was the name of the interiors game for several seasons, but we’re now seeing a revival of sleeker design styles, topped with high-gloss finishes. If you’re picturing ultramodern, futuristic design, don’t fret—you don’t need metal to achieve this look. Glass finishes are a modern way to create high-end shine that feels sophisticated and unique.

Transparent window panes usually come to mind first when we think of glass finishes, but the material offers so much more than that—and in so many more places. With a plethora of colors, sizes, and details to boast, glass can help achieve interior design looks all the way from super modern to very vintage. To help you incorporate all kinds of glitzy details in your home design, no matter your decor style, we spoke to an expert for some tips on bringing glass into the mix. So, if you’re thinking of giving glass a go, read on for everything you need to know about the look.

Glass finishes offer something fresh, and a different look from the comfy and tactile trends that have reigned supreme for quite some time. This finish is a clear contrast to the lush textures and bright colors that are taking over many of this year’s maximalist-style design trends. Plus, it’s been around for quite some time, so you know it’s a material you can rely on (that also won’t go out of style in the months to come).

“Glass is having a moment as it’s a well-known and trusted material that works well in design schemes from traditional to modern,” says Jason Saft, an interior designer and award-winning home stager based in New York City. “Glass is versatile, affordable and easy to work with. Not to mention it can give a space the shine it needs to go from basic to eclectic.”

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