With the feel of spring in the air, I would say it’s time to bring some brighter, uplifting colors into your home decor scheme as well. While I’m all for adding some spring flowers to your tablescape or purchasing a fuzzy, colorful rug for extra flair, my favorite new interior design trend is a much easier way to add these hues to your home –presenting colored glass decor.
‘While colored glassware has been a staple in homes for a while now, I would argue that the pandemic really did bring extra attention to fun barware and cocktail accessories as we all enjoyed our drinks at home. Colored glass decor has naturally become an extension of that trend in a way that can expand the look beyond just the kitchen or home bar,’ says interior designer Jessica Bennett, founder of Alice Lane Interior Design based in Utah. ‘Think trays, bowls, even lamps – any small piece that brings a sense of joie de vivre to your space.’
Jessica Bennett is an interior designer based in Utah. She has founded the design firm Alice Lane Interior Design, and serves clients nationwide.
Many retailers are clearly catching on to this trend, allowing for colored glass decor to take the mainstream. From bright greens and plums to more subtle blues and ambers, there are colored glass options for every type of home idea possible. I scoured through hundreds of products to find you my favorites for minimalist and maximalist homes.
The best colored glass decor to give any space a lift
Yali Glass The Fiori Uovo Glass Vase
$1,890 at Net-a-Porter
This sturdy glass vase has been hand-blown by skilled artisans from Murano, Italy, utilizing traditional techniques that have been around for centuries. Yet, the look here is modern and chic, thanks to the fun hue and rippled effect.
Glass Trinket Dish
$20 at Anthropologie
Keep your trinkets safe in these multicolored dishes, available in a dreamy seaside blue color scheme, as well as a more sunshiney yellow and pink vibe. The elevated pedestal makes them statement pieces.
Coco Two-Toned Glass Hurricane Candle Holder Small By Azeeza
$19.95 at CB2
Created in collaboration with Chicago-based fashion designer Azeeza, this two-tone candle holder has an ombré blend that color aficionados will love. Don’t be restricted to candles, either: Some dried blooms would look lovely in this plum-amber vessel.
Tizo Glass Knot Decorative Accent
$55 at Neiman Marcus
This knot-shaped decorative accent comes in a selection of eight fun hues, and the twisty design is really a feast for the senses. Place it on your dining table as a centerpiece to get your guests talking.
Double Take Bowl
$199 at Williams-Sonoma
By incorporating a topaz shine and a double-walled interior for extra durability, this decorative bowl is anything but basic. I like to place it on my bedside table to store my keys and jewelry.
Fairbanks Hand-Blown Glass Pendant
$439 at Pottery Barn
This glass pendant has done the impossible of combining rustic and modern by incorporating hand blown colored glass with a textured surface area and single bulb. Nickel hardware finishes off the luxe look.
Blue Glass Cosmetic Organizer
Was $77.68, was $66.03 at Etsy
Store your cosmetics in this metal and blue glass organizer, complete with various drawers of all shapes and sizes for everything from small concealer bottles to large makeup brushes. I love the cute handles on each drawer, too, kind of reminds me of a dollhouse; just much nicer.
Paddywax Glass Matchstick & Holder Set
$40 at Urban Outfitters
If you’re a candle aficionado like I am, you probably have way too many matchstick boxes lying around, and yes, I’m aware they don’t look particularly lovely. Thankfully, this colorful set has space to display all your matches in a stylish way, and the striker attached means you never need your ugly matchbox again.
Nude Glass Opti Smoked Green Centerpiece
$225 at Bloomingdales
Is it a centerpiece or is it a bowl? It’s both, and will look so gorgeous on any dining table. Add in some brightly colored fruit, like apples or oranges, to complement the dreamy smoked green glass.
Colorful glass decor FAQ
If you want to add a pop of fun spring color to your home without completely overpowering your existing decor, colorful glass is the best way to do it. These small pieces of joy will let you add this trend to your space with ease, and give your guests something (good!) to talk about.