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01 Oct

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Augment Your Entertainment Center with Glass Panels

October 1, 2018 | By |

You have to admit that you’re pretty darn proud of your entertainment room. After spending many hours researching and budgeting for the perfect TV and sound system, you housed the whole thing in an entertainment center. Now, when your friends want to watch the big game or your family is in the mood to binge-watch Netflix, you’re the one they come to.

Admittedly, you think the décor of your entertainment room could be better. The space just seems a little plain and unassuming. After all the hard work you put into making this room an entertainment hub, you want it to look its best.

What options are at your disposal that won’t break the bank? How about some stunning glass panels from CGD Glass Countertops?

What We’ve Done in the Past

If you browse around on our website, we think you’ll be both excited and inspired by the wealth of possibilities that await you for your entertainment room décor. For instance, in the past, we improved the look of one client’s room by adding two large black and brown glass panels. See for yourself.

The swirling, wave-like pattern on these panels created a sense of visual appeal in what was otherwise a basic white room. Those colors blend in well with the client’s dark hardwood floor as well as their black entertainment center. It’s a simple but effective design touch.

What We Can Do for You

Whether you want something similar for your entertainment room or you have a totally different idea, you can trust us at CGD Glass Countertops to get the job done. Most of our glass items can be completely custom-made, allowing you to create the look you’ve always wanted for your entertainment room.

We offer a range of great, innovative textures for our glass panels. Whether you want something understated yet classy like in the example above or you want to go full-throttle with your design choices, we have textures that will fit any room.

For instance, our gentle Folded texture looks like cellophane with raised bubbles. It’s not complex but still interesting all the same. Then there’s our Galaxy pattern, a favorite for customers because it mimics the cosmos. Another texture that customers come back to again and again is Sandstorm, available as Semi-Frost or Ultra Clear. With waves and varying degrees of opacity, this is another great option.

Don’t forget to browse our colored glass as well. Any texture you choose can be tinged the hue of your choosing, be that a bright, eye-catching yellow or a neutral copper. We can also combine colors beyond what you see on our website. As the customer, everything is up to you.

Call Us Today!

If you’re ready to start designing glass panels for your entertainment room or any other part of the house, we encourage you to call us at CGD Glass Countertops today. Our phone number is 416-398-9733. You can also email us through a form on our website.

17 Sep

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Countertops

Glass Tabletops Make Housework Quick

September 17, 2018 | By |

Earlier this month, we talked about how beneficial glass countertops from CGD Glass Countertops can be. Today, we want to focus on another glass surface we think will make your life easier: glass tabletops.

Keeping your home spotless is a top priority, but admittedly it’s not one you always get to every day. In the summertime, you were cooking on the grill, swimming in the pool, going to the beach and the theme park, or planning a vacation with your family.

Now that the kids are back in school, it’s more paramount the house stays as clean as possible. After all, your children are bringing home lots of germs each day whether they mean to or not.

The official arrival of autumn is also just around the corner. Before we know it, the temperatures are going to start cooling down and more colds, flus, and other illnesses will become prevalent.

Glass tabletops from CGD make keeping the house clean so much easier. Here’s how.

The Real Tabletop Is Protected

You don’t need to order a whole new table to enjoy one of our glass tabletops. You can measure your favorite house table and send us the specs. Then we’ll custom-design the glass panel to fit perfectly atop your table. This protects the real tabletop from sun damage, moisture, scratches and nicks, and stains.

Cleaning Glass Is Simple

There’s no need to be shy about cleaning glass. You can save money on the special cleaners and put that cash towards a soft, reusable cleaning cloth. Then dip the cloth in a mixture of warm water and dish soap, squeeze out the excess water, and start cleaning both sides of the glass. It only takes minutes!

Less Places for Germs to Hide, Reside, and Thrive

Materials like wood and metal give germs plenty of places to take cover when you come at them with a cleaner. There are nooks, crannies, and crevices that you can’t reach unless you really put some elbow grease into it. If you’re cleaning the whole house, you can get tired and miss some spots where germs thrive most.

That’s not the case once you add glass to your table. Our sheer glass tabletops have no tiny spaces for germs to multiply. Your family will stay healthier, even during germy back-to-school season.

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Any Tabletop Will Do

If you want a glass tabletop, you don’t need to be picky about it. Here at CGD Glass Countertops, all our glasswork is customized. Whether it’s a beloved coffee table, a dining room table, or even an oft-used end table, we can add glass to any tabletop.

Get Your Glass Tabletops Today!

Now’s the perfect time to order your custom glass tabletops from CGD Glass Countertops. The school season has just gotten underway and the weather is still warm enough that too many people aren’t getting sick.

You can send your table measurements via our website. Any other information about your project that you have available is also welcomed. From there, we’ll get back to you with a quote.

04 Sep

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Countertops

Glass Countertops Will Keep Those School Germs at Bay

September 4, 2018 | By |

In just a few short days, the kids will be going back to school. You’ll finally have a quieter house, but a germier one, too. But, you’re saying, you’ve taught your kids well. They know to always wash their hands when they’re done in the bathroom and before they eat. They also know not to touch their face if their hands are dirty.

Well, sure, and that’s your kids, but what about everyone else’s? 2017 data from ABC News found that a child’s classroom and school have more germs than you ever could have imagined. There could be as few as 2,000 germs and as many as 15,000 based on how popular and heavily-used a certain item is.

Yes, sadly, you can expect that your kids are bringing home a lot of these germs with them. This may not be such a big deal at the beginning of the school season, but once the weather turns and colds, flus, and other illnesses are rampant, you’ll want a house as clean as possible.

One of the areas that gets germiest and grubbiest fast is the kitchen. This is where little hungry hands raid the fridge, the cabinets, and the shelves for snacks after a long day at school.

If you want to keep your home as germ-free as possible, you might want to rethink your kitchen materials. For instance, glass countertops resist germs much better than a wooden or metal countertop could. Why? Well, wood has tons of tiny little crevices and corners in each wood grain. You can wipe it down with a wet cleaning cloth and you still won’t be able to reach each and every one of those crevices.

Metal tables may have divots and inaccessible areas as well. You can clean your countertop if it’s made of metal or wood and it can seem germ-free, but it may not be. That’s not so with a glass countertop. These are made of a single slab of thick, polished glass. There are no crevices, corners, or divots. When you wipe down a countertop after a chaotic before-school breakfast or family dinner, you can be assured that you’ve truly gotten the germs.

You and your family can then enjoy a healthier school season. What’s better than that?

Now, you may be wondering, where can you get a glass countertop? CGD Glass Countertops is a Toronto manufacturer that specializes in these and other glass items and accent pieces. We allow you to design any of your glass items, even our countertops, from the ground up. You can get special edging, layers of texture beneath the glass, back-painting (which adds color to the glass), and even LED lighting for your countertop. This way, if the kids are hungry for a late-night snack, they can safely navigate the kitchen.

The school year is just getting started, which means now is the perfect time to order your very own glass countertop. To get started today, you can fill out our online contact form or call CGD Glass Countertops at 416-398-9733.

Sources:

https://www.romper.com/p/this-is-how-many-germs-your-kid-encounters-at-school-each-day-71790

16 Aug

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Back to School Time Is the Right Time for a New Backsplash

August 16, 2018 | By |

Summertime has reached its end, which means it’s time to say goodbye to the long, sunny days and warm nights. You’ll also find that your diet is changing. While you and your family were frequently cooking on the grill or making simple dishes like hot dogs, now that the kids are going back to school, they’re going to require some heartier fare.

You and your spouse will be spending more time in the kitchen, whipping up breakfasts, packing lunches, and making dinners that fill bellies and spur conversation. With so many people bustling about the kitchen, this hub can become cramped fast. It’s also likely to become quite dirty as family members use appliances and cooking tools more often.

If your kitchen walls are made of a delicate material like wallpaper or a pricey one like marble, you’re going to want to keep them protected. Even if your kitchen walls are simply painted, the hue you chose can be ruined by sticky stains and messes that tend to occur while cooking.

Sure, you could wipe down your kitchen walls every single day, but who has time for that? If you’re not diligent, though, messes can accumulate, sticking and ruining your walls for good.

You don’t want to have to re-wallpaper or re-paint your kitchen walls either, so what can you do?

Enter the backsplash.

Here at CGD Glass Countertops in Toronto, we specialize in all things glass for your home. While we do of course sell countertops, our backsplashes are also really big sellers. If you haven’t ever had a backsplash installed in your kitchen, you’ll be amazed at how much it can simplify your life.

Instead of liquids and other messes splashing onto your wall and staining it, the backsplash catches these cooking mishaps as they happen. Since your backsplash is primarily made of glass, it’s so easy to clean. All you have to do is grab a wet cloth, a little soap (if you want), and wipe in the same direction to prevent streaks. That’s it. All messes are gone, even those stubborn ones that wouldn’t come off your wall before.

What kind of backsplashes can you design when you work with us at CGD Glass Countertops? There’s no limit! You can take a look on our website to see some of the backsplashes we’ve designed in the past, but yours doesn’t have to look anything like that. You may have a certain shape or size in mind to best protect your walls. There may be some colors you’re partial to because they match the other hues in your kitchen.

We’re here to help you design a glass product you’ll be happy with. You can further customize your backsplash by adding a fun and innovative texture, getting it backpainted (a means of adding color that’s exclusive to CGD), and even getting it backlit with LEDs!

As you know from reading this blog, the kids will be bringing home a lot of germs from their school. Keep the kitchen cleaner this school season with a glass backsplash from CGD.

01 Aug

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Countertops

Creative Applications of Our Aqua Clear Glass

August 1, 2018 | By |

Glass is primarily translucent, but when you choose to work with CGD Glass Countertops, that’s far from your only option. Whether you want your glass accent item backlit or backpainted, we have plenty of ways to inject color if that’s what you so desire.

In fact, you get the opportunity to let your creativity shine throughout our glass customization process. That’s right, you can customize nearly all our glass items, which range from countertops to decorative glass doors, panels, partitions, sinks, and backsplashes.

The first option you get in terms of customization is choosing the color of your glass. Our aqua clear glass base is semi-translucent and a pale, delicate color that doesn’t overwhelm. It’s the perfect pairing for many a household and office item.

If you’re contemplating whether aqua clear glass is right for you, let us show you how some of our past customers have designed accent pieces and items with this winning glass hue.

Bathroom Countertops

An aqua clear countertop adds a pop of color to a plain white or ivory bathroom. Unlike paint, it doesn’t fade. You also don’t have to worry about water damage or humidity warping or cracking the glass. It will hold up for years.

One of our clients elected for a smooth aqua clear glass countertop with no texture or edging work. It really made a difference in their bathroom. See for yourself.

Sinks

If you’ve decided to buy a textured glass vessel sink, then you want all the design intricacies to stand out as much as possible. With a sink tinted in our aqua clear glass, you can achieve that goal. The glass is semi-opaque but looks as thick and sturdy as all our CGD products are.

Here’s an example of a beautiful sink in aqua clear glass.

Raised Glass Countertops

A raised glass countertop already adds a unique edge to a home bar, home kitchen, or office kitchen. The translucent nature of the glass panel lets your countertop design shine.

If your countertop is a neutral hue, then a raised glass countertop in aqua clear glass is the perfect choice. This creates a nice contrast so the glass panel isn’t too matchy-matchy. Take a look at what one of our clients did here.

Their white and gray countertop was an ideal match for a raised aqua clear glass panel. Friends and family can rest their glasses and drinks on this panel without damaging it. If there are any stains or residue, all you need is soap, water, and a soft cloth to wipe up the glass.

Backsplashes

Create the illusion of a rushing body of water with your glass backsplash. That’s what one customer did, and it truly looks like a work of art. Check it out for yourself.

With our aqua clear glass and backlighting, all the waves and rushing curves of this glass backsplash texture are on display.

If you’re ready to design your own aqua clear glass masterpiece, call CGD Glass Countertops today at 416-398-9733.

16 Jul

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Sinks

Fun Colors for Your Glass Sink

July 16, 2018 | By |

The humble sink is often overlooked, but you’d be surprised by its ability to pull a space together. Whether we’re talking about the kitchen or bathroom at home or at the office, the sink is a focal point. While you have nearly countless choices for this addition when you shop CBD Glass Countertops, today, we’re not talking about that. Instead, we’re talking about the colors you might want for your glass sink.

Color choice can be a hard decision to make. Do you want dark, simple colors that don’t stand out much? If you go for a brighter hue, will it clash with the room or make it look better?

The good news is that when you order your glass sink at CBD Glass Countertops, you can customize almost every facet, including sink color. We’ll go over some of the most popular choices as well as why you might want to pick them for your own bathroom or kitchen.

Darks

Colors on the darker end of the spectrum include black, dark brown, charcoal gray, dark blue, light brown, and dark red. If you have a bright bathroom or kitchen with a few dark accents, such as tile or décor, then a dark sink will bring that cohesion together. Just don’t go too dark in the whole bathroom, as this is supposed to be a healing, relaxing space.

Lights

Lighten up your bathroom or kitchen with hues like white, ultra clear (translucent), sky blue, light gray, clear semi-frost (a glass texture), and clear frost (another texture). These colors will add cheeriness and depth to any space. They also create a clean, inviting environment that allows other décor to stand out more.

 

Brights

Get colorful with such shades as bright yellow, red, orange, green, multi-colored (with strips of red, blue, yellow, white, and black), and gold. Brights are best for the bold who want to inject some true color into their bathrooms or kitchens. People will certainly notice your sink!

Metallics

For a bathroom or kitchen that’s somewhat neutral, metallics work well. These are shiny yet not too bright. They’re timeless yet modern, so you never have to worry about your sink looking garish or outdated. Metallics offered at CGD Glass Countertops include gold light, copper light, brown light, bronze, amber, copper-amber, gold (three varieties with different color saturations), antique (a rust hue), and amber opaque (a shade of amber that mixes gold and copper).

Once you make the decision about which glass sink color works best for your home or office, you can contact us at CGD Glass Countertops. With us, as mentioned, you can customize every part of your glass sink. Choosing the color is just one decision to make. You can also select the type of sink, its size, shape, glass texturing, and so much more.

To get your quote today, visit our website and fill out our online form. The more information you have, like bathroom or kitchen measurements, drawings, and blueprints, the better. Once you get your quote, we can start assembling the glass sink you want.

02 Jul

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It’s Summertime, Which Means It’s Time to Dust off Your Outdoor Glass Kitchen Island!

July 2, 2018 | By |

Although we here at CGD Glass Countertops are a Canadian company, we can’t help but feel enthusiastic when big summer holidays like the Fourth of July roll around. Though there may not be any barbeques and fireworks here on that day, but summer has arrived nonetheless.

That means you’ll be doing more outdoor entertaining than ever. Now is the perfect time to dust off your outdoor kitchen island! What if you don’t have a kitchen island to call your own? Just reach out to us at CGD Glass Countertops. Countertops are what we specialize in, but customers love our kitchen islands just as much.

Glass is a great material that is ideal for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Here are some of our favorite features of our outdoor glass kitchen islands.

No Need to Worry about Sun Fading

Don’t you hate when you invest in a beautiful piece of outdoor furniture only to find that after a year or two, all that sun exposure has damaged and faded it? That won’t happen with a glass kitchen island. Even if you get your glass backpainted (a unique service offered here at CGD Glass Countertops), your colors will last for years. Glass surfaces can handle a bit of sun exposure without fading or getting too hot. You can’t say the same thing about your metal outdoor furniture.

Durable in Many Conditions

It’s not always beautiful and sunny every day, even in the summer. Sometimes it’s windy and rainy. Depending on what kind of outdoor furniture you have, you may have to move it each time a storm rolls in. After all, you would hate for your metal surfaces to get wet or your cushions to be waterlogged.

Don’t worry about that with your glass outdoor kitchen island. It can handle a bit of rain.

Cleaning Is as Easy as One-Two-Three!

If you have stains and messes to clean up, you won’t need to expend much effort with glass. Just grab a soft cloth, some soap, and water, and you’ve got everything you need for the kitchen island to look spotless. There’s no need to invest in expensive specialized cleaners again and again.

Speaking of cleaning, if you’re concerned about germs, you don’t have to be with an outdoor glass kitchen island. Since the cleaning surface is totally flat, there are no small crevices and corners in which germs can hide. Once you wipe up the kitchen island, all germs are gone.

Reliable Beauty Year after Year

Glass is such a stunning material for kitchen islands, countertops, bartops, and many other items. Each year that you go outside to use your outdoor glass kitchen island for the first time that season, you’ll be amazed and inspired by its boundless beauty. Glass requires minimal upkeep, just that you clean it and use it carefully. If you do, you should expect years and years of enjoyment.

Why not get yourself an outdoor glass kitchen island this summer? Call CGD Glass Countertops today at 416-398-9733 to get started.

15 Jun

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Sinks

Glass Sinks Are a Smart Idea for the Office

June 15, 2018 | By |

If you had it your way, you’d probably make a lot of decorative changes around your office, right? It’s not that the space is unattractive, just that it could always look better and more inviting. You want to appeal to future clients or customers, and you know that starts with a professional, well-maintained office. 

One of the spaces that’s overlooked is the common kitchen area. This is where many employees spend their break times, making coffee, eating lunch, and catching up on each other’s lives. Yet the sink in there might be an old, ugly, metal one. It’s efficient, but it does nothing to improve the look or feel of the kitchen area.

The bathroom might also be lacking in looks. It’s functional, sure, but those ancient ceramic sinks have been chipped away at over years of use. They’ve always turned yellow. 

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your office’s sinks to glass. If you’re still not totally sold on why you should add glass sinks to your office, here are some pretty convincing reasons.

They Add an Elegant Flair to Kitchens and Bathrooms Alike

Glass sinks from CGD Glass Countertops are classy, lovely, and upscale. Your office is a professional environment, and you want that reflected even in employee common areas like the bathroom or kitchen. When you get your new glass sinks installed, you can create the kind of ambiance you’ve always wanted. 

They’re Easy to Clean 

Spills and messes happen, especially with so many employees congregating in the bathroom or office kitchen. Luckily, glass sinks are super easy to clean. You just need a soft cloth, some water, and a little bit of dish soap. Wipe in one direction and the stains, crumbs, and other messes are gone instantly. There’s no need to go back over the spot and keep wiping like you would with other sinks.

There’s Less Risk of Spreading Bacteria

When the colder months arrive, everyone at the office gets worried about spreading germs from one employee to another. If someone does get sick and they come to work, and then they use a common area, they could infect everyone else with their germs. How do you really know the surfaces you wiped down are free of bacteria? With glass, you can be assured that you’re covered. The smooth glass has no pores or small holes in which germs can cling to, unlike metal surfaces. If you clean the sink with an antibacterial wipe, you can be sure most germs are eliminated.

If you’re ready to start ordering your glass sinks for the office today, contact CGD Glass Countertops. We’re a Toronto-based glass manufacturer that also specializes in glass doors, partitions, backsplashes, and more. We customize every glass piece we make, so no matter what kind of idea you have envisioned for your office bathroom or kitchen glass sinks, we’re ready to make them happen. Contact us via an online form on our website or call us today! 

01 Jun

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Why a Custom Glass Project Is the Right Choice for You

June 1, 2018 | By |

Everyone knows that a home is so much more than just a house. It’s a sanctuary, a private haven. It’s a means of self-expression, where everything from the colors of the walls to the flooring and artwork has your own personal stamp on it. It’s your own little slice of this big, vast world. Why settle for anything less than extraordinary then? This is your home we’re talking about here, and you want it to be special. Here at CGD Glass Countertops in Toronto, so do we.

That’s why we’ve helped thousands of residential customers just like you make their home one-of-a-kind. How, you ask? With our range of custom glass projects. Any of the items on our website are available to be customized to your liking. We can adjust the thickness of the glass item, making it heavier or more lightweight if that’s what you prefer. You can select the shape and size of the item as well. You can even opt to get it backpainted for more color or get LED lights installed.

If you’re thinking of taking your home from ordinary to extraordinary, consider these customized glass projects from CGD.

Decorative Glass Doors

We’ve written about decorative glass doors a lot on this blog, and that’s because we just can’t get enough! These doors are classy, beautiful, and transform any room. It’s no wonder then that our CGD staff often recommends glass doors for both residential and business purposes. From the office to the bedroom, let the light in.

Panels and Partitions

If your walls are looking a little plain, glass panels are the answer. These are more affordable than some artwork yet create the same ambiance. You can select every last aspect of your glass panels for a perfect fit that works with your style.

Glass partitions are perfect for dividing a room, decorating an empty corner or space, and creating privacy. These partitions can be sheer for their looks or frosted to create a private alcove.

Glass Sinks

Porcelain bathroom sinks are so tired at this point. There’s always a risk of these cracking or yellowing over time. Don’t take your chances! Instead, get a stunning glass sink installed in your bathroom. These can be recessed, on a raised pedestal, or even wall-mounted. No matter which you choose, you can expect the high quality you’ve come to know and love from CGD Glass Countertops.

Countertops and Bartops

Since “countertops” are in our name at CGD, you know we specialize in these. Whether for a kitchen, bathroom, or other space in the house, glass countertops are a stately and smart addition. These are far more durable than some outdated materials like Formica. Bartops will also take your home bar from blah to bravo!

Call Us Today

These are just some of the customizable decorative glass items available at CGD Glass Countertops. To view our full portfolio, learn more, or get a quote today, give us a call at 416-398-9733. We look forward to making your glass dreams a reality.

15 May

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Countertops

Spruce up the Office Kitchen with a Glass Countertop

May 15, 2018 | By |

Employees gotta eat, right? That’s why the kitchen breakroom is arguably one of the most popular places in an office building. This is where employees take a break, make coffee, get water, heat up lunch, and maybe engage in some office gossip. Of course, what an employee does on their lunch hour is, for the most part, their business (within reason, of course), wouldn’t it be nice if more employees wanted to hang around the office for lunch?

Meeting this goal starts with the look of your kitchen breakroom. If this is an appealing, modern space with functioning equipment, then of course employees wouldn’t mind bringing in their own lunch or making something fast here. If your breakroom looks like it’s several decades old, though, who would want to be in there?

With a glass countertop from CGD Glass Countertops, your kitchen breakroom can exemplify the high-quality the rest of your office possesses.

Here are some of the options at your disposal.

 

Raised Glass Countertops

Raised glass countertops feature an elevated layer of thick glass. This takes the basic countertop and makes it extraordinary. When you work with us at CGD, you get to design your countertops from start to finish. With raised glass countertops, you can choose the glass thickness so you can be assured of its longevity. You can also select from traditional translucent glass or aqua glass for the base, which is a pale blue glass.

The raised countertop portion is mounted, so installation is easy. The staff at CGD will take care of installing the raised glass countertop for you. You’ll enjoy more space in your kitchen breakroom than ever before.  

Traditional Glass Countertops

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with traditional countertops. Those offered by CGD will blow whatever countertop you currently have out of the water. You can still choose the thickness and so much more. For instance, there’s the glass edgework. Not only can the edges of the countertop be straight and pointed or smooth and rounded, but you can choose the appearance, too. Options include fire-polished for a translucent sheen, satin for less sheerness, textured to add plenty of dimension, and brushed satin, which is semi-sheer.

Glass Tabletops

A glass tabletop may be more to your liking over a countertop. These are ideal for inviting employees to stay and eat their lunch at the office. With ample tabletop space, your kitchen breakroom will become like a trendy little restaurant.

Make sure your glass tabletops stand out with backpainting. This is a service from CGD Glass Countertops that you won’t find anywhere else. Our staff will paint the back of the glass with a color of your choice. You can even combine colors for a truly out-of-this world tabletop that looks like art.

Glass Bar Tops

If space in the kitchen breakroom is an issue, then go with glass bar tops. These are yet another option from CGD that would make any breakroom stand out more. Also making this room stand out is our LED lighting options. Whether you want clear lights or colorful ones, send us some info about your breakroom today and we’ll get you a quote.