We’re all spending more time at home thanks to COVID-19, and it seems that this “new normal” has prompted many homeowners to consider small to major home renovations. According to the home renovation site Houzz, there was a 58 percent increase in requests from homeowners across the country in June 2020 over June 2019. We have definitely seen an uptick in inquiries at GlassEco this year, and we are excited about all of the ways that our recycled glass surfaces can make homes more enjoyable to shelter in place.
Create Space for Work & School
Facing distance learning and working from home for the foreseeable future, homeowners are looking for ways to improve or expand areas in their home for work and school. If you are looking for ways to accommodate one or more workstations, consider how GlassEco Surfaces can be a beautiful solution…
DESIGN A “CLOFFICE”
The “cloffice” trend is a petite office that neatly tucks away in an underutilized closet space. Since our recycled glass surfaces are custom made to your specs, we can work with you to maximize your available closet space for a truly one-of-a-kind desk that you will love. For design inspiration, check out the Google results for cloffice images.
Design Built-ins on a wall
If you don’t have an extra closet available, consider designing built-ins on an available wall. We love to collaborate with custom builders, and we can fabricate surfaces for desks to their specs. For families of school-age children, adding built-ins in a bedroom can provide extra storage as well as a private workstation for virtual school. You can even get children in on the creative process of picking out recycled glass colors that match their style!
Update existing Surfaces
Homeowners who don’t have the extra space to convert a closet or construct built-ins are having to make do with the space they do have, typically in the kitchen or dining area. Even if you aren’t updating your kitchen countertops, GlassEco Surfaces are a great way to bring new life to a tabletop or bar top being used for work or school.
Make a Big Impact in a Small Space
If you have been spending lots of time at home during the past several months, you have probably become more acquainted with the flaws in your home or simply need a change of scenery. Our recycled glass surfaces are an easy way to make a change and a statement in a small space. In addition to selecting your colors of glass, you can even choose custom base colors to match your paint and décor selections as described in our blog post, Fun with Countertop Colors Goes Beyond Recycled Glass. We would love to help you make a big impact with our product in one of these smaller applications…
Powder room
Wet bar
Laundry room
Butler’s pantry
Backsplash
Fireplace surround
Focus on Outdoor Living
Since people are spending more time at home in 2020, many homeowners are looking to their backyards for additional living space. In fact, inquiries for swimming pool design & construction pros more than quadrupled (up 334%) on Houzz in June compared with the previous June. If you are in the market for a pool or spa, we have experience constructing recycled glass surfaces for this application as seen in the Outdoor Living section on our Gallery page. We have also published several blog posts about other ways to use GlassEco Surfaces in outdoor living spaces if you need some inspiration…
Complimentary Design Consultation
To learn more about our unique design process and how you can get creative with recycled materials during a small to major home renovation, contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation.