3 Ways to Use Glass to Beautify Your Patio

This summer show off your outdoor living space with custom glass pieces from Kansas City’s preferred glass specialist, Janssen Glass & Door. We specialize in glass, and can custom create pieces for anything you might want. We love how clean and classic it looks in literally any setting. Here are three beautiful ways to incorporate this look into your patio so you can enjoy it to the fullest this summer.

Glass Tabletop

Custom Glass Tabletop

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, Janssen Glass can create the perfect custom glass tabletop for your patio. We can make a glass table top to lay over an existing table, which helps create more stability for food and drink to sit on, or we can cut an entirely independent glass piece for a completely unique look. We can also create any glass edge type you’d like to complete your custom glass table.

Let the Light in with Glass Storm Doors

Your patio or porch is like an extension of your home, so treat it like one. Open up the inside of your home to the great outdoors by installing glass storm doors on your patio doors. This will allow more natural light into your home, which is a great way to brighten and open up your space without letting bugs, heat, and humidity inside.

Don’t Obscure the View, Try Glass Railings

If you have a beautiful view from your patio or porch, don’t obstruct it with heavy wood or steel railings. Use custom glass railings to enclose your space. This will allow you to enjoy a panoramic view from any vantage point on your back patio. And don’t worry about glass railings being more fragile. We use special safety glass for these projects, which is very strong, but crumbles safely into large, round chunks instead of splintering into jagged edges like normal glass.

Learn more about the special glass types we use for outdoor projects and how to pick which is right for your patio in our blog post on Preparing The Glass on Your Kansas City Porch for Spring.

Call Janssen Glass & Door for unique custom glass pieces for your outdoor living space this summer at (913) 677-5727.

Types of Glass for Your Shower Doors

Your Kansas City shower is your sanctuary. It’s where you can unwind, relax, and recharge. If you don’t feel that way about your bathroom, it’s time to let Janssen Glass & Door help change that. We specialize in glass shower doors, and can customize yours to fit whatever style you like. Many of our customers don’t know that we can create and install several different types of glass shower doors. Here’s a breakdown of our three most commonly requested shower door styles, in no particular order.

Frosted Glass Shower Doors

If you’re not one to bare it all, and enjoy a little more privacy while you unwind, frosted glass shower doors are the perfect fit for you. Frosted glass doors still allow light to penetrate the doors, but it blurs the view of what’s inside (and outside) of the shower enclosure. You can use frosted light glass shower doors with frames, or choose frosted heavy glass shower doors than can stand on their own with simple hardware. We can even install glass shower doors that are half frosted, and half clear. The possibilities are endless.

Patterned Glass Shower Doors

Patterned Glass Shower Door

If you have a more playful personality and enjoy unique surroundings, patterned glass shower doors will suit you well. When you choose Janssen Glass & Door to install your Kansas City shower doors you can choose from a wide array of patterns. From custom floral designs to simpler water ripple patterns, you can create any ambiance with so many choices.

Heavy Glass Shower Doors

Lastly, our most popular showers tend to be simplistic and modern clear heavy glass shower doors with minimal hardware. These types of shower doors can be customized with the type of hardware you choose to install with them. You can leave it simple with a smooth platinum door pull, or add more flair with a towel bar on the outside of the shower door.

Whatever your style, whatever your needs, call Janssen Glass & Door to help you create your custom bathroom at (913) 677-5727.

How to Embellish Your Shower & Bathroom for a Cohesive Style

Heavy Glass Shower Subway Tiles When you choose heavy glass shower doors with Janssen Glass & Doors to install in your Kansas City bathroom, you’re making a great design decision. Heavy glass shower doors make for a non-obtrusive, streamlined look that show off the beautiful tile and stone work inside of your shower. Add to the beauty of your bathroom by choosing the right hardware to hold your shower in place. Here’s a quick guide to finding the right style for your bathroom.

Choose a Style

The first decision you should make when it comes to your bathroom hardware is the type of style you want to use. Pick from modern, minimalist, traditional, or luxurious. Make sure you choose a style that will mesh with the rest of your bathroom.We love the options from Portals, a local Kansas city hardware manufacturer. If you like an elegant style, check out the symphony line of hardware Portals carries.

Pick a Material

Heavy Glass Shower Door Hardware

Next, decide what type of material you want your hardware to be made of. Silvery chrome tends to look more modern, while oil rubbed bronze leans more towards a rustic style, and gold is often thought of as more elegant. Portals gives you the ability to choose the same style in many different material and finish options, so that you can customize the look and feel of your bathroom.

Related Read: 2015 Trends in Bathroom Remodels

Decide How Much Embellishment You Want

Lastly, decide how much hardware you actually want to use on your heavy glass shower doors, and in the rest of your bathroom. When it comes to your shower, you can choose from a double or single pull, as well as adding a towel bar to the shower door. A double pull will give you the ability to pull and push from both inside and outside of the shower. If you decide to use a single pull on your shower door, you’ll only be able to push open your shower door from the inside. Adding a towel bar can also be useful for keeping your towels nearby. But the more hardware you use, the more obstructions you will add to your clean shower doors. There are no right or wrong answers. It’s all based on personal preference.

For shower door design help and installation, call the shower door experts at Janssen Glass & Door at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330.

2015 Trends in Bathroom Remodels

Remodeling Ideas Bathroom Make 2015 the year you tackle all of your remodeling projects, including your bathroom. You spend a lot of time in your Kansas City home’s bathroom, so why not be more comfortable in a space you enjoy. Plus, an updated bathroom can increase the value of your home. To bring your restroom up to date, try including one (or all) of these remodeling trends for 2015.

Tile Everywhere

Wallpaper and paint are out, tile is in. Tiles are so versatile when it comes to bathrooms. Not only can they be beautiful and creative, but they are durable and easy to keep clean. Whether you use tile on the floor, in the shower, or as a backsplash by the sink, it makes sense. Shiny subway tiles have been gaining momentum, as well as wood-look tile. But don’t limit your tile to one area. Use tile from the shower or floor, and extend it up to the ceiling. This can have an awe inspiring effect that actually enlarges the space in the room.

Spacious Glass Showers

Another popular trend we predict for 2015 is expansive showers with a streamlined look using heavy glass shower doors. This type of shower is luxurious and non-obtrusive to the eye. Large, walk-in showers are easy and relaxing. Showering is not just a way to get clean, but an experience, a way to relax and unwind before or after a rough day. See Janssen Glass & Door’s heavy glass shower door portfolio for some great ideas.

Unique Sinks

Your bathroom’s vanity is an opportunity to show off some personality. We are seeing a departure from the traditional oval ceramic sinks, and a venture into the bold. Different shapes, colors, and materials are making their way into bathrooms across the country. Large copper or glass basins are becoming popular. If you have a smaller bathroom to work with, we’ve been seeing an increase in rectangular sinks that are long and thin, sitting closer to the wall saving space.

Mirror Tricks

Reflect your personality in the bathroom with great mirror design. Take your mirror floor to ceiling and make the room appear larger. We’ve even seen mirrored subway tiles that look both luxurious and modern.

Call Janssen Glass & Door to help you make your bathroom remodeling dreams a reality in 2015. Call us at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330.

Why Kansas City Homeowners Are Choosing Heavy Glass Shower Doors

frameless_euro_style_shower_door_brookside_2 We predict 2015 is going to be another big year for heavy glass shower doors in Kansas City. In the past few years, we’ve seen a huge upward trend in the installation of these types of shower doors in homes all over the area from Overland Park to Lee’s Summit, and beyond. But why do homeowners prefer heavy glass shower doors to light glass shower doors, shower curtains, or any of the other number of options? Here’s what the glass experts at Janssen Glass & Door have discovered from talking to our large pool of customers.

Heavy Glass Shower Doors Are Easier to Care for

Cleaning and caring for heavy glass shower doors is a breeze, and homeowners love anything that makes their myriad tasks around the house shrink. Heavy glass doors are sturdy enough to stand on their own, without the support of a frame. This means there are fewer obstructions when trying to squeegee the shower doors clean after someone bathes. A few swipes is all it takes.

They Show Off Your Beautiful Shower

Less hardware means less distraction when it comes to heavy glass shower doors. Your focus is no longer on the shower doors themselves, but on the beauty of the shower behind them. You have the ability to show off the beautiful tile work inside your shower oasis.

They Are Not Obtrusive

Another great advantage to heavy glass shower doors is their beauty. Without the need of a frame, heavy glass shower doors have a crisp and clean look. They do not obstruct your view of the rest of the bathroom. It makes your room seem even more spacious, which is always a plus. Also, you don’t feel claustrophobic behind hardware or darkening curtains.

Call Janssen Glass & Door today at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330 to install heavy glass doors in your Kansas City Shower.

So You Broke a Mirror . . . How to Repurpose the Glass

Mirror Projects You broke a mirror in your home . . . now what? First and foremost, clean up the area with a broom and dust pan, and then use a wet paper towel to wipe the area up as well. This will ensure you get all those pesky little glass mirrored shards that can be dangerous. Next, instead of throwing all that glass in the trash, repurpose it! Here are three different ways you can reuse those glinty mirrored glass pieces around your KC area home.

Create a Crafty Ornament

Use that broken glass to your advantage this season. With Christmas right around the corner, why not use those sparkling mirror pieces to make some more ornaments. Use and old ball ornament that is starting to age, or use new round clear ornaments that are cheap at craft stores, and super glue the mirror pieces all around it.

Make a Custom Tabletop

Another way to put that broken mirror to use is by repurposing it to make a custom tabletop. Use the broken mirror pieces to design a unique and attractive design on everything from a dinning room table to a coffee table. After you glue the mirror pieces to the table, call Janssen Glass & Door to cut a custom glass table top to cover and protect your new design. This also protects you and your loved ones from jagged mirror pieces, and also allows for a flat and even surface.

Spruce Up Everyday Objects

Glass pieces are a wonderful way to spice up almost any object in your home. They catch the light and add a touch of mystique. Glue pieces to candle holders, plant pots, or make your own wind chime.

To replace your broken mirror or to make a custom cut glass tabletop for your new mirrored table design, call Janssen Glass & Door at (913) 677 5727or (816) 472-5330.

Decorations That Won’t Ruin the Glass in Your Windows

Holiday Decorations for Windows This holiday season let people passing by see your festive spirit when they look inside your windows. Your Kansas City home’s front windows are a great way to display your holiday decorations. Here are a few decorating ideas we love at Janssen Glass that won’t damage the glass in your windows in the process.

Hang a Cascade of Unused Ornaments

Unless you have an enormous tree, there are usually some leftover ornaments every holiday. This year put those leftover ornaments to use in another holiday display for your windows. Use decorative ribbon or string, or clear fishing line to hang them from your curtain rod. You can hang them all at the same length, or in a pattern of different lengths, or create a cascade of ornaments of all different lengths. This makes for a very appealing and intriguing display.

Display Wreaths & Leave Your Glass Scratch-Free

Another way to show off your festive side is by hanging traditional Christmas wreaths in the front windows of your home. Tie a red ribbon around the top and hang it from your inside curtain rod. Hanging them from your curtain rod keeps the wintergreen needles and branches far enough away from your glass so they won’t be constantly brushing against your windows creating scratches.

Window Clings

This type of holiday window decoration is great for homes with kids. Use window clings on your windows and create an unique display. Window clings are gel-like self-adhesive stickers for windows that require no tape, glue or other adhesive. They peel off easily and leave no residue on your windows. This means they are easy to clean up and won’t damage your windows like some other stickers and paints will.

If you have damaged windows from past years of holiday decorations, call the glass repair experts at Janssen Glass at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330.

Holiday Decorating with Mirrored Glass

Glass DIY Decorations Decorating your home for the holidays is a fun way to show your festive spirit. But you don’t always have to go the traditional route. Sometimes the unexpected holiday decorations are the most intriguing. Mirrors are a perfect, but non-traditional, decoration for this time of the year. Reflect your holiday spirit this year with these three glass mirror decoration ideas from Janssen Glass & Door.

Mirrored Centerpieces

When it comes to the holidays the dinner table is usually the focal point of every party. It’s where your guests spend most of their time eating delicious food, and conversing about tales from the past year. Make their time at your dinner table extra festive by jazzing it up with a mirrored centerpiece display. Not only does it allow light to glint off of it for a sparkly effect (perfect for the holidays), but it also makes your display look larger, and more detailed than it really is. This gives you a bigger effect with less effort.

Winter Playland

Another great way to incorporate mirrored dimension into your holiday decorations is to use them as props in your winter village displays. Custom cut mirrors are a perfect stand-in for a miniature winter playland ice skating pond or lake. The mirror adds a shimmery dimension to your display that looks magical to children and adults alike.

Let Your Holiday Spirit Shine

For a more modern flair to your holiday decorations, use a custom cut glass mirror from Janssen Glass as a backdrop to your holiday candles on your fireplace mantel, serving table, or anywhere you can think of. The mirror behind the candles catches the flickering light and makes for a brighter, more enchanting display of light. It also makes your room and display appear larger, which is great to make a smaller entertaining space appear bigger.

Call Janssen Glass & Door at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330 to order your custom glass mirror piece for your holiday decorations today.

Custom Glass Table Tops for Your New Furniture

Protect Table With Custom Glass Kansas City residents are going crazy for IKEA this fall with the opening of the new store in Merriam. IKEA stores have been popular for their concept of selling a wide range of home furnishing products that are very affordable for all budgets. But, of course, with more affordability, sometimes you must sacrifice quality. Janssen Glass & Door can help you keep your affordable furniture looking exquisite for years to come though. How, you ask? With a custom glass table top for your new IKEA tables! This small investment will keep your furniture free of stains, glass marks, watermarks, and scratches.

Step 1: Buy Your IKEA Table

To start the process, you first must choose the IKEA table of your liking. From side tables and coffee tables to large kitchen and dining room tables, Janssen Glass & Door can create a custom glass table top for any size furniture you decide to purchase.

Step 2: Janssen Glass & Door Takes the Measurements

Onec you have the table, Janssen Glass & Door will come to your home to take measurements of the furniture. We will also talk to you about the project to make sure we are meeting your needs.

Step 3: Decide on Type of Glass Top & Edges

Now it’s time to truly customize your table. Choose what type of glass you would like to protect your table. We stock a variety of glass styles up to 1/2’” thick. Then, you can also decide what type of glass edge you would like for your table. Beveled, flat polished, pencil polished, and O.C. polished – those are just some of the options. We can also design a custom glass edge if you prefer.

Step 4: Enjoy Your Custom & Affordable Table

Janssen Glass has a quick turnaround on custom glass pieces, and will have you enjoying your new affordable IKEA table in no time! Never worry about spills or scratches again!

Call Janssen Glass & Door at 866-677-5727 today to get started on your custom glass table top project.

Janssen Glass & Door Helps Design New Overland Park Development

Commercial Glass Project Janssen Glass Janssen Glass & Door is proud to be a part of the PririeFire development at 135^th and Nall in Overland Park. It’s a lively and varied development that houses lots of activities and attractions for all ages. Janssen Glass & Door had the amazing opportunity to help develop commercial glass structures for several different attractions which are now open and ready for the public.

Museum at Prairiefire

One of the big draws to the Prairiefire development for families is the Museum. It’s home to renowned exhibitions and authentic artifacts from the American Museum of Natural History, one of the most celebrated museums in the world. Janssen Glass & Door created the showcases for fossils and other artifacts that are shown here. We used anti-reflective, low iron glass. This gives the glass a green tint. We also had to air-seal the showcases to keep the humidity levels stable. The artifacts inside need to be kept away from damaging factors, such as humidity, harsh light, and human touch. We took these precautions because the display had to meet the requirements set by artifact museums to host the best high attraction artifacts and exhibits.

Cinetopia & Pinstripes

Janssen Glass & Door also had the opportunity to work closely with two other attractions in the Prairiefire development. We installed nearly all of the glass inside the upscale modern movie theater, Cinetopia. We even made the glowball lighting pieces over each entrance in the theater. We also installed much of the glass inside Pinstripes, an upscale gaming and bistro event space. There, you can play games like bocce ball and bowling while eating a bistro-inspired menu.

Call Janssen Glass & Door today at (913) 677-5727 or (816) 472-5330 to discuss our commercial glass services, like glass entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, etc.

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