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inside the home. Waterproof glass
lighting fixtures make excellent
additions to garden patios, infusing
these often-neglected areas with style
and illumination.

Tantalising tableware
Everything old is new again, and this is
particularly true for glassware trends.
Retro-inspired drinkware, reminiscent
of the 1960s and 1970s, is making a
significant comeback. From chunky
cocktail glasses to mid-century modern
tumblers, these pieces add a nostalgic
flair while still feeling fresh and
contemporary.
Colourful glassware is all about setting
the mood. Morning coffee and tea feel
warmer when services are provided in
amber- or smoke-coloured glass coffee
mugs. An evening celebration becomes
more romantic when accompanied by
red martini glasses, or more exciting
with funky champagne glasses. Everyday
drinking glasses filled with water are more Around the home gradient mosaic patterns or as single-
calming and natural when they project Recycled glass tiles are at the forefront colour tiles for a sustainable yet stylish
colours of green or blue. of sustainable bathroom tile trends. floor.
Another major trend is the slim, tall These eco-friendly tiles are crafted from Fluted glass is making a big comeback
designs of glassware. These elongated post-consumer glass and are available in 2025. It offers a perfect balance of
glasses are elegant and ideal for in various colours, from translucent sea privacy and light diffusion. Its ribbed
presenting cocktails, long drinks or even greens to vibrant blues. Their reflective surface introduces subtle texture while
iced teas. Their slim profile makes them surfaces turn a floor into an accent maintaining an airy, open feel, making
look modern and sleek, giving off a feature, making small bathrooms feel it ideal for shower enclosures, cabinet
contemporary vibe. larger and more open. Arrange them in doors, or even partitions.

Sources: https://glassallianceeurope.eu; www.homesandgardens.com; www.industville.co.uk; www.foodandwine.com; https://hakmichandjivraj.com

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