Glass Sinks Are a Smart Idea for the Office

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! 

Why a Custom Glass Project Is the Right Choice for You

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.

Spruce up the Office Kitchen with a Glass Countertop

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.

Four Ways Glass Doors Improve Your Mood

Decorative glass doors are an utterly gorgeous addition to almost any room. You can incorporate them at home in the bedroom, bathroom, and hallways. At the office, these doors are perfect for brightening up a dull workspace. In addition to the beauty of glass doors, they can also improve your mood in small but significant ways. Read on to get the scoop.

1. Your Room Will Feel Bigger and Less Constricting

Don’t you wish you could have a bigger bedroom or office space? Who doesn’t! Of course, making that dream a reality would be time-consuming and costly. Instead of redesigning your space, you can make one pretty simple yet effective difference: getting a glass door. The transparency of glass opens up any space, including bathrooms, home offices, hallways, and more. The less constricting these rooms feel, the more time you’ll enjoy spending in them.

2. You’ll Love How the Room Looks

In addition to the roominess you’ll have when you get your glass doors installed, you’ll also be amazed at the beauty of these. Glass doors can be frosted and textured for privacy or left sheer depending on your preferences. Regardless, you’ll find yourself happy to show off your home or office to anyone and everyone.

3. Vitamin D Has a Proven Effect on Mood

Glass doors let the sunlight in, which is more beneficial than you might have thought. Sunlight has vitamin D, which is necessary for good health. In fact, according to Healthline, those who don’t get enough vitamin D may have a higher likelihood of developing conditions like osteomalacia and osteoporosis, which are both conditions of the bones.

It’s no surprise that many adults don’t get much sunlight. After all, we wake up, go to work, and come home when the sun is going down or it’s already dark. With a glass door, you can bring the sunlight to you. When you get more sunlight in your life, your brain produces more serotonin. This is the hormone that brings on feelings of focus, calm, and, oh yeah, happiness.

To understand the effect of sunlight on mood, just look at conditions like seasonal affective disorder or SAD. When seasons like autumn and winter arrive and there’s less daylight, SAD symptoms are often worse for those with this condition. That’s because these people get less serotonin. Lack of sunlight sometimes also leads to panic attacks, anxiety, and depression.

4. You’ll Be More Productive

Lacking productivity in your life? According to research, the less sun you get, the less productive you generally are. Everyone strives to be productive because it makes us feel accomplished. With a glass door, you can get more done at work and around the house. That’ll make you feel great!

If you’re ready to order a glass door for your home or office space, look no further than CGD Glass Countertops. This Toronto-based glass manufacturer also specializes in glass panels, partitions, sinks, backsplashes, and—of course—countertops. To get started today, you can contact us via our website (include your name, phone, and email address in addition to your message), call us at 416-398-9733, or email us at info@cgdglass.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/benefits-sunlight
http://www.liveultrahealthy.com/blog/how-does-sunlight-affect-productivity/

 

Light It up! Four Reasons You Need Countertop LED Lights

LED lights have become the standard in homes, providing hundreds of hours of illumination in most instances. These lights are beloved for their intensity and brightness as well. Have you ever wished you could do something a little extra with LED lights, like get them installed in your kitchen countertop? At CGD Glass Countertops, you can.

Here’s four reasons to light up your kitchen with LED lights.

Cool White LED

1. They Add a Unique Element to Your Kitchen

The first reason we recommend you consider LED lights for your kitchen countertop is because of how unique these lights are. Have you even ever heard of countertop lighting before you read this blog post? Unless you’ve visited the CGD Glass Countertops website before (or our sister site, CBD Glass), then probably not.

Your home will be the talk of the neighborhood once everyone finds out just how awesome your kitchen really is.

2. They Make Any Countertop Look More Expensive and Valuable

The glass countertops available from CGD Glass Countertops look expensive on their own. That’s because you get to customize so many different elements, such as the glass thickness, the type of glass base used (clear or aqua blue), any textures you want (from a myriad of beautiful designs), edge working and surface treatments, substrates, and even if your glass is back-painted with a smattering of pretty colors.

The icing on the cake is the LED back-lighting. The value of your kitchen will look significantly higher than it is. Not only then will your kitchen become a conversation piece for friends and family alike, but the curb appeal of your home also goes up. Does it get any better?

3. No More Bruised Shins!

Everyone gets hungry in the middle of the night sometimes. Of course, the trip from the bedroom to the kitchen often means crossing through several rooms in the darkness. It’s easy to bump into walls. Once you reach the kitchen, you might hit your shin on a cabinet or kitchen island shrouded in darkness.

That’s annoying, not to mention painful. With LED lighting on your kitchen countertop, you don’t have to worry about bruised shins anymore.

4. They Just Look Cool

Last and certainly not least, LED lights look amazing! You get so many impressive lighting options if you shop with CGD Glass Countertops. For instance, you may be interested in the cool white LED lights, which glow a neutral color in the darkness. You might want lights in red, blue, or green to add a dose of color to your kitchen. If you can’t decide between your favorite hues, you don’t have to! You can also get color-changing LED lights that switch between the above-mentioned colors.

If you want to learn more about getting your own countertop with LED lighting, contact us at CGD Glass Countertops today. We only require you measure your kitchen and the countertop or kitchen island you want installed. If you can include a drawing or blueprint, that helps as well. We’ll then get you a quote. It’s that easy!

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