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8 Amazing Glass Rooms
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Wrapping a room in glass will ensure that it's one of the most popular spaces in the house.
Expanses of glass and Spanish cedar window frames bring lightness to this concrete box home in Martha's Vineyard.
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Originally appeared in Six Concrete Boxes Make a Jaw-Dropping Martha's Vineyard Home
A 592-square-foot prefab by Danish industrial company Vipp features a jaw-dropping glass-enclosed living area.
A getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast makes the most of its beachfront location with floor-to-ceiling glass.
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Originally appeared in This Glass House Conquers the Coast
In Carmel, a renovation adds an expansive jewel-box pavilion with uninterrupted 360-degree views atop a midcentury residence.
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Originally appeared in A Glass Pavilion With Stunning Panoramic Views Tops This California Home
A detached garage on Vashon Island, Washington, was renovated with glass walls to create a luminous modern space fit for entertaining.
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Originally appeared in A Former Garage Hosts the Best Parties
San Francisco–based lighting designer Terry Ohm’s prefab in the Northern California town Clearlake features glass walls and an extruded aluminum frame. Curtains can create privacy when desired.
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Originally appeared in A Customized Prefab in California's Mayacamas Mountains
In Chicago, a modern live/work space captures views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows from Chicago Tempered Glass set in Tubelite frames.
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Though glass is most often used on exteriors, it can also work as a take on the interior dividing wall. This glass-enclosed bedroom in a Montreal apartment can be fully covered with a blackout curtain.
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Originally appeared in A Futuristic Apartment with a Glass-Enclosed Bedroom
Expanses of glass and Spanish cedar window frames bring lightness to this concrete box home in Martha's Vineyard.
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