Stairway to style – glass balustrades for staircases

Autumn is a popular time for interior home improvements. With the temperature dropping and nights closing in more time is spent indoors, prompting those with a creative eye to make changes. An overlooked feature for the home redesign is the staircase. The staircase may seem a functional part of the home, and yet, with a bit of imagination and creative use of glass, the staircase can be transformed into a stylish feature in any home. 

Glass balustrades

Staircase glass balustrades connect the base of the staircase to the handrail if a handrail is required. Constructed from glass panels made from safety glass, typically 10mm toughened glass or laminated glass, staircase glass balustrades are durable and made to last. 

Staircase glass balustrades can open up an interior space, increasing light flow and making an area seem larger, even small hallways. Staircase glass balustrades also afford a fluid view of your interior, creating a sense of simplicity and enhancing interior design. 

The versatility of glass means that the glass balustrade can be paired with timber stairs and handrails, or even steel handrails for an ultra-modern look. The inherently stylish nature of glass means that the use of a staircase glass balustrade creates a contemporary and sleek look, a far cry from the boxed-in, wooden balustrades once such a common feature in the home. 

Glass staircases

Perfectly paired with the staircase glass balustrade is the glass staircase. With bespoke glass design options available, the glass staircase can bring a unique and contemporary aesthetic to the home interior. Different styles and textures can be used, such as clear glass and frosted glass, according to the taste and preference of the customer. 

As with all Tufwell Glass’s glass products, with the glass staircase safety is paramount. Toughened glass is used, with the glass cut to size using CNC (computerised numerical control) glass technology to ensure the perfect fit. And toughened glass doesn’t scratch or degrade like other materials, making glass staircases easy to maintain. 

To find out more about these and other glass products ideal for home interiors, contact Tufwell Glass on 01293 533 533 or at sales@tufwell.co.uk