4 Ways to Incorporate Glass and Mirrors in Your Closet Design

1. Custom-Cut Door Mirror

Inside the closet door is one of the most common spaces for locating a full-length mirror. One reason this location is so popular is you can check out your appearance after getting dressed. However, the mirror can also help reflect light from the bedroom into the dim interior of your closet.

You can easily find a full-length mirror to hang on your door. However, consider having one custom cut. You can have it cut so that it fits the specific dimensions of your door. Conversely, you can choose a custom shape, such as a long diamond, to add visual interest to your closet door. Likewise, you can choose a frame or frameless edging to match your taste.

2. Mirrored Closet Doors

Another popular place for closet mirrors is the exterior of the door. In fact, many homeowners cover the entire door in mirrors. You often see these mirrored doors in the accordion style. However, they can also swing open or even slide along a track in the floor. In addition to full-panel mirrors, you also see multi-paned doors.

As with the interior mirror, you can have an exterior mirror cut to your specifications. The exterior mirror obviously has more impact on your décor. You can utilize that fact to promote your chosen style. For instance, if your bedroom is a modern space, consider a minimalist geometric mirror. For a cozy space, look into some homey frame options.

Mirrored closet doors carry the obvious benefit of providing your reflection. However, like the interior mirror, exterior mirrors also bounce the light around your room, making it feel brighter. The main bonus, though, is mirrored closet doors can significantly increase the amount of visual space in your room. Your bedroom will look much larger.

3. Glass Closet Door

Glass closet doors are far less common than mirrored ones. However, this novelty is exactly what can make them feel so stylish for your bedroom. Glass carries a chic profile that appeals to the modern aesthetic. By replacing traditional wood or mirrors with glass, you elevate the look of your closet.

One way designers incorporate glass into the closet door is by replacing said door with a sliding glass option. The glass panels can be mounted to traditional tracks, as you'd find with any sliding glass door. Conversely, they can be mounted to custom tracks. You can also choose glass doors that accordion open or that work on standard hinges.

For some homeowners, the big deterrent to glass closet doors is the sightline. You'll be hard-pressed to hide your clutter behind transparent doors. However, you can choose etched, frosted, smoked, or patterned glass panes. All of those treatments affect the opacity of the glass. As a bonus, they add style.

4. Glass Shelving

If you want to incorporate glass into your closet but hesitate to go with the door option, consider instead glass shelving. You get the same benefit of light reflection and transparency without the problematic transparency.

You can replace any wood shelves in your closet with custom glass versions. You might even consider having the shelving fit with recessed lighting to create the feel of a display shelf.

An added bonus of glass closet shelving is ease of cleaning. Design the shelving so you can remove the panels to rinse them off.

Enjoy the stylistic and practical benefits of customized glass and mirrors in your closet design. Consult with Wadsworth Glass Inc.for help with your closet design.