8 Ways to Use Reeded Glass
Choose reeded – or fluted – glass to add texture, privacy, light and an all-round stylish feature to your home
Amanda Pollard
2 April 2019
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors and architecture.
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors... More
With its pleasing ribbed texture and ability to obscure objects, reeded glass is useful in interiors for both aesthetic and practical purposes. Take a look at these gorgeous homes to see how you could feature fluted glazing in your interior.
Add a light touch
The designers of this bathroom have squeezed in some extra storage above the boxed-out cistern. The protruding wall could have looked a little too blocky, so the addition of glazing is a good choice.
A panel of reeded glass hides the items inside, but gives the unit a lighter feel than might have been the case with a solid door.
The designers of this bathroom have squeezed in some extra storage above the boxed-out cistern. The protruding wall could have looked a little too blocky, so the addition of glazing is a good choice.
A panel of reeded glass hides the items inside, but gives the unit a lighter feel than might have been the case with a solid door.
Keep things hidden
The most useful thing about reeded glass is its ability to partially obscure what’s behind it – handy when you need to conceal a particular item in the room.
In this bathroom, it comes into its own as panels on the right-hand side of the shower enclosure. The textured surface keeps the loo out of focus without blocking the light from the window.
Check out more black and white bathrooms on Houzz.
The most useful thing about reeded glass is its ability to partially obscure what’s behind it – handy when you need to conceal a particular item in the room.
In this bathroom, it comes into its own as panels on the right-hand side of the shower enclosure. The textured surface keeps the loo out of focus without blocking the light from the window.
Check out more black and white bathrooms on Houzz.
Lighten a division
The previous idea is just as effective when you need to divide a room, too: fluted glass can screen the area behind while maintaining light levels.
Here, for example, the bathing zone is separated from the hand basins to give privacy to those sharing the space. The steel-framed doors add an attractive architectural feature, while the reeded glass is both stylish and practical.
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The previous idea is just as effective when you need to divide a room, too: fluted glass can screen the area behind while maintaining light levels.
Here, for example, the bathing zone is separated from the hand basins to give privacy to those sharing the space. The steel-framed doors add an attractive architectural feature, while the reeded glass is both stylish and practical.
Find a local professional for your renovation project.
Give a midcentury feel
This kitchen has a midcentury vibe thanks to the veneered cabinets and retro accessories. The reeded glass fronts on the box shelving are reminiscent of a 1960s dresser, adding to the contemporary twist on vintage style.
To highlight the fluted lines on the glass, try adding some cabinet lighting behind your glazed panels, as here.
This kitchen has a midcentury vibe thanks to the veneered cabinets and retro accessories. The reeded glass fronts on the box shelving are reminiscent of a 1960s dresser, adding to the contemporary twist on vintage style.
To highlight the fluted lines on the glass, try adding some cabinet lighting behind your glazed panels, as here.
Team with wood
The open shelving on this beautifully crafted kitchen helps to frame the base units below. Cabinet doors are practical for keeping some items dust-free, but a solid panel could have ruined the effect.
Instead, the designers have chosen fluted glass for the doors. The surface blurs the objects inside, but the open look of the wall cabinetry is maintained.
The open shelving on this beautifully crafted kitchen helps to frame the base units below. Cabinet doors are practical for keeping some items dust-free, but a solid panel could have ruined the effect.
Instead, the designers have chosen fluted glass for the doors. The surface blurs the objects inside, but the open look of the wall cabinetry is maintained.
Brighten a dark kitchen
Dark colours, such as green, blue, grey and black, look stylish in a kitchen, but it’s important to consider light levels. Too much dark cabinetry can be overbearing, so some glazed doors might be a welcome addition.
Here, the wall units come right down to the work surface, so the reeded glass is ideal for keeping the feel light and airy.
Dark colours, such as green, blue, grey and black, look stylish in a kitchen, but it’s important to consider light levels. Too much dark cabinetry can be overbearing, so some glazed doors might be a welcome addition.
Here, the wall units come right down to the work surface, so the reeded glass is ideal for keeping the feel light and airy.
Weave in texture
In this kitchen, the designers have used reeded glass to add interest to the room. The overall look of the space is quite industrial, with concrete flooring and steel-framed doors (not pictured), and clever use of materials was key to adding warmth and texture to the space.
As well as the wooden cabinets, the designers have chosen iridescent zellige tiles for the walls and fluted glass panels for the shelving units.
In this kitchen, the designers have used reeded glass to add interest to the room. The overall look of the space is quite industrial, with concrete flooring and steel-framed doors (not pictured), and clever use of materials was key to adding warmth and texture to the space.
As well as the wooden cabinets, the designers have chosen iridescent zellige tiles for the walls and fluted glass panels for the shelving units.
Go behind closed doors
Use reeded glass on internal doors, so the spaces either side benefit from both light and privacy. These sliding doors feature panels of fluted glass in the centre – eye level for anyone seated – and clear glazing at the top.
A glazing expert can help you replace panels in existing doors. Alternatively, try upcycling second-hand vintage doors with textured glass.
Tell us…
Would you go for reeded glass in your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Use reeded glass on internal doors, so the spaces either side benefit from both light and privacy. These sliding doors feature panels of fluted glass in the centre – eye level for anyone seated – and clear glazing at the top.
A glazing expert can help you replace panels in existing doors. Alternatively, try upcycling second-hand vintage doors with textured glass.
Tell us…
Would you go for reeded glass in your home? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
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Indeed GM. As the above post illustrates so well, reeded glass has its place and I have similar in the panels of my kitchen door. Re cleaning: I just use one of those sponge scouring pads and unlike, plain glass, you can get away with a few streaks!
Yes I would in the right environment, especially if I was going for a modern or mid century feel. I love them in the kitchen on units and in dividing doors
Reeded glass is a lovely tribute to the 1950s without losing the efficiency of modern design. I have always preferred it to other obscuring glass patterns. Thanks for this feature of ways to 'sneak' it into my humble home.