Using mirrors in unexpected ways and places can add a pop of magic to your home or business décor. A lot of people plan to see magician Alex Ramon do his thing at the Gallo Center this weekend. Magic is one of those timeless entertainments when the magician is skilled at fooling the eye. Magicians…
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Variations on a Glass House Theme | Glass Floor, Glass Ceiling
If a home or office made entirely of glass feels a bit much, try a glass floor or ceiling. One of the snazziest trends in architecture is the use of glass. Even to the point at times of creating a house of glass. But while many might find the appearance and concept of a glass…
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A Room of Glass | Sunroom
If you want a sunroom, or conservatory, you need a Modesto custom glass expert. One of the pleasures of summer is going to the Moband concerts in the park. But, at times, you wish there was a better way to enjoy both music and the outdoors without having to actually BE outdoors in the heat…
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Versatile Glass | Residential Glass
If you're thinking of remodeling your home (or business), think of using glass. Sometimes you don’t really want to do anything except lounge and daydream. So you wander over to the Farmers Market, pick up something fresh and green, go home and enjoy it from the comfort of your couch while staring outside. Oh, wait.…
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Google Glass Canopies
Glass is a classic and versatile material that can be used for everything from auto glass to residential glass to commercial glass. Google “Google” and you’ll see that the big news this week for the computing giant has been its plan to “explode the concept of buildings [and] workspace,” as the Silicon Valley Business Journal…
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Glass Drives Architecture
Modern architecture is heavily influenced by technological improvements in residential and commercial glass as a building material. One of the strongest influences on modern architecture and design is glass, according to Glass for Europe, the trade association for Europe's manufacturers of building, auto and transport glass. “The creative use of large windows, glass doors, rooflights…
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The Sky’s the Limit
Invite the sky into your home or office with a glass ceiling or a simple insulated-glass skylight. Are you one of those people who just can’t wait to get outdoors? Any chance you get, you can be found outside whether it’s on one of Modesto’s walking paths, bike paths or golf courses. And it’s not…
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Kitchen Glass
Glass can be used in many ways in your kitchen, from countertops to backsplashes to window walls. Glass is becoming an increasingly popular material for kitchen backsplashes, according to architectureideas.info. There are many reasons for that: It makes the kitchen look brighter because of its shine. It is a sleek backdrop to the counters, cabinets…
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Glass Creates “Empty Space”
Glass makes it seem like nothing's there so your room immediately becomes more spacious. Design Build Ideas, a European website that keeps track of interior and architectural design trends, notes that “often interior design is focused on seeking emptiness. When we clean up the house we seek it to be empty of impurities, of what…
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Glass Bridges
Many business owners are using glass in innovative ways to attract customers. Apple is, of course, best known for its popular and cutting edge computer, tablet and smartphone designs. But they’ve also been innovative when it comes to designing their stores. Certainly, one of the most eye-catching points in many of the stores are the…
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