Curved balustrades with glass & other design trends for 2026

Looking to give your home or commercial space a makeover in the new year?  Glass & Mirror Solutions can custom make bespoke solutions for this year’s hottest design trends, including balustrades with glass, painted glass splashbacks and more... 

1. Gonna be golden

2026 will see colour schemes shift away from cool tones and move towards warmer, earthier colours like golds, browns and reds. 

If these more natural colours inspire you, then why not consider painted glass in your kitchen, bathroom or commercial space? Our painted glass splashbacks and panels are available in an infinite range of colours, so you can choose any earthy tone that catches your eye.  

What’s more, our painted glass splashbacks are a stunning alternative to tiles and are hygienic, hardwearing and easy to clean. 

Glass & Mirror Solutions will survey and template your space to supply and install bespoke painted glass splashbacks or panels that are a perfect fit.  

2. Get ahead of the curve 

Curves are set to be a major design feature for the year ahead, seen across everything from curved furniture to joinery and architectural details.  

Installing a curved balustrade with glass will not only get your space bang on trend, it will also allow light to flow through. 

Made with toughened glass and supplied and fitted to meet your exact requirements, a curved glass balustrade from Glass & Mirror Solutions is guaranteed to transform your home or commercial space. 

3. Look up (and down) 

  The new year will see the back of the “accent wall” and instead embrace statement floors and ceilings. 

Glass & Mirror Solutions can add interest and drama to these often (literally) overlooked parts of your home or workspace.  For example, we can design and fit custom-made glass flooring, constructed in the strongest toughened laminated glass for maximum safety. Our stunning glass floors are available in a range of finishes, including sandblasted, clear, textured and painted glass.

If you wish to transform your ceiling into an unforgettable architectural feature, why not consider a custom-made ceiling mirror? Available in a range of styles and finishes, and made in the highest quality glass, a ceiling mirror will elevate this “fifth wall”. It will reflect more light, increasing the sense of space whilst also adding an eye- catching feature to the interior design. 

4. A focus on wellness 

The home is now the place we work, rest and play, with 2026 expected to see design accommodate health and wellness too.  Spaces will be repurposed as home gyms, pilates studios, meditation rooms and spas – places of calm where you can retreat and enjoy some “me time”.  

A well-placed wall mirror will help create the chilled ambience you need – reflecting light and enhancing the sense of space - not to mention help with your work out or practise.  

Glass & Mirror Solutions’ mirror specialists will measure your space and advise on the right size wall mirror to meet your particular requirements.  

To make sure it suits your aesthetic, we also offer a wide range of frames, as well as lighting and edging options and glass effects, such as smoked glass and antique finishes. 

5. Chrome is where the heart is 

 

2026 is going to be the year of cool, sleek metal finishes. Chrome and stainless steel will be the go-to decor trend, adding a touch of bright, retro chic to all areas of the home. 

If you are planning a balustrade or shower installation project then you can make sure you’re on trend with our range of fittings, fixings and hardware.

Many of our products are available in a stylish chrome finish, include balustrade clamps and Geneva shower hinges, handles and support bars.  Our glass balustrade post & rail system is available in 316 grade brushed stainless steel. 

Our products are available in a number of other finishes, including matt black and brushed nickel – visit our Shopify store to find out more. 

Let Glass & Mirror Solutions transform home or commercial space in 2026: get in touch to discuss your ideas