Glass coffee and side tables are an easy and elegant way to pull glass into a living room space.  They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and can be found to fit almost any area.  Choose glass tables with crisp corners for a more edgy, sophisticated look, or rounded edges for a smoother, more modern look.  Glass tables also offer a unique decorating bonus, as they allow homeowners to display collections or treasures on shelves underneath the top surface.  The addition of glass tables provides an instant focal point in the room without being overbearing or obtrusive.

Glass Lamps

Glass lamps are elegant and vary in style.  From the ornately hand-blown glass lamps to the lamps that are straight and stark in design, every glass lamp offers character to a living room.  Glass lamps are also unique in the way they refract the light and produce beautiful, soft lighting throughout the room.  If table space is at a premium, glass chandeliers are also very elegant and provide a room with amazing light.

Accessories are the hallmark of a decorator.  They speak to individual style, personal interests and hobbies.  Glass accessories can come in many forms that are equally beautiful and equally striking.  One glass decoration used by many designers is the glass paperweight. 

Paperweights can be fashionable and elegant, as well as, functional in design.  Glass paperweights often come in many different sizes and colors.  Most feature a swirl of color on the inside that provides the eye with depth and an interesting focal point.  Other glass accessories include vases and clocks.  Like the paperweights, vases and clocks also come in many different styles and shapes.  Often, those who have glass vases or clocks for display are avid collectors and have quite a few pieces with personality and style.

Decorating with glass is not for all homeowners, but it is a beautiful way to create an elegant space.  For families with small children or large pets, glass is usually not the safest option for a living room.  However, even homes with children can decorate with some glass. Consider placing glass paperweights or clocks on a fireplace mantel.  A glass lamp, securely out of reach of little hands, is also an option.  Smaller items that are placed out of reach can help create an elegant feel to the room without posing a potential hazard.  Be creative when adding glass pieces to a room and do not be afraid to look beyond the norm.  With some ingenuity and some savvy shopping, any homeowner can create an elegant living room decorating with glass.

Veronica Smith, a contributing writer and designer for AmericanArtisanArt.com, offers tips on displaying metal wall sculptures and contemporary metal wall art.