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It’s raining, it’s pouring… and if your windows are leaking, you’ll be far from snoring. 

What is an open floor plan? We may picture the absence of walls, vast expanses of windows letting bright light in, rooms blending together without the limits of doors or corridors. Ultimately, it’s about creating a flow to maximize your living space, create a fluid environment that brings unencumbered serenity without losing functionality.

Located on California’s sunny southern coast, Newport Beach conjures up images of palm tree flanked white-sand beaches, charming ferris wheel dotted piers and a lovely boat-filled harbor. Which is why Cover Glass was tasked with making the most of one Newport Beach home’s enviable locale. For a little interior design inspiration, this month’s project spotlight showcases a home that has been transformed by frameless glass doors. 

We hardly ever give any thought to our windows, until it becomes clear they are not a perfect fit for the room. One day, we realize there is an opportunity to enhance our lifestyle through a wiser choice of systems that can make our space more practical, more flexible, and more beautiful.

With the South California hurricane season lasting from mid-May through November, you want to make sure your windows and sliding patio doors are in ship shape and keep water where it belongs. That is true for any season, actually, as even a little bit of water can cause long-lasting damage. If unchecked and unaddressed, water damage becomes a long-term problem and may prove costly to repair. Early spring is the right time to check everything is in order.

The minimalist design appeared post-WWI in architecture, mainly due to easy access to modern materials like glass, concrete, steel. The principles extended to art in the 60s, in reaction against abstract art by the likes of Pollock, Kandinsky, Mondrian etc. Interior decorators, furniture designers and musicians soon followed suit. With so many adepts in so many disciplines, including appliances and fixtures, minimalism has become the illustration of an essentialist lifestyle.

Tree, bloom and grass pollens are very volatile and can travel miles through the air, on insects, and on birds. It is impossible to attain 0% exposure, but you can reduce the opportunities of inhalation to alleviate symptoms and reduce triggers.

With the decision to outfit the house with glass doors often comes some concern over safety and security. It is much easier to break in through a patio door than through a wall. It’s all a matter of doors and lock features (and to some extent, our lo...

The journey with Cover Glass starts with your vision. Imagine a frameless glass door that magnifies your surroundings, seamlessly connects indoor to outdoor living, and creates an indoor-outdoor living space you can’t find anywhere else.

Has the time come to replace old patio doors? The average life expectancy of a door depends on the type and material but, unless you select the top-of-the-line patio door, you can prepare to schedule a remodel every 20 to 30 years. Many factors will dictate your choice from aesthetics to purpose, even exposure to elements. To get you started in crossing options off your checklist, we’re comparing the 3 main types of doors on the market: top-hung vs. bottom rolling vs. swinging.