Etched glass is a thing of beauty, and for many homeowners or business owners, the decision to buy a front door with an etched glass window is an easy one to make. In addition to aesthetic value, there are many advantages that etched glass front doors can offer. Knowing what those advantages are can help you decide whether or not a custom etched glass front door is right for you.
Privacy
Custom etched glass is made up of negative and positive space--essentially, clear glass vs. etched glass. Clear glass is as see-through as any standard glass, while the etched glass is frosted and opaque, meaning no one can glimpse beyond it. The more etched glass that appears on the door, the more privacy the etched front door offers.
Illumination
Both etched and non-etched glass allows light to enter into the home. Light that enters the home through the clear glass will enter directly as it would enter through any clear window. Sunlight that enters through the etched glass will be filtered and diffuse, rather than direct and harsh. The more etching that appear on the window, the more indirect illumination the door will provide, much like a electric lamp or a light fixture with a shade over the bulb.
Personalization
An etched front door can be made to look like almost anything at all, and can be personalized to suit the needs of the person making the purchase. While abstract flowing or geometrical designs are a common form of design for glass windows in front doors, there are many different types of designs that can be drawn onto the surface of the glass. For example:
- Landscape design featuring the geography of the area (a beach for a beach home, a mountain for a home in the mountains, and on)
- Flowers and plants on a property where gardening is important to the owner.
- A personalized welcome message for visitors and guests.
Practical Considerations
Etched front doors offer a unique way to convey necessary information about a business or residence. The etched glass itself can be a giant sign. For a restaurant, bar or shop, custom etched glass can be used to state the name of the business, phone numbers, and more. On a residence, custom etched glass can be used to convey the number of the address for the house, or if desired, the surname of the family that lives inside.
For more information about the advantages of getting an etched glass window for your front door, contact a glass etching professional. He or she can discuss with you the possibilities for your front door.
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