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What we are demonstrating here are largely one off pieces that we generically refer to as Signature Art Glass.

To us this means putting an individuals sense of style or taste and imposing that style on the architecture. This effectively defines its individuality hence ones personal signature.

More often than not I would be more tempted to adopt an Architectural Art Glass approach, in that instance we working in harmony with the architecture as opposed to conflicting.

Due to commercial sensitivity we have elected not to demonstrate these, which is unfortunate but necessary.

We do however have a number of examples at our Christchurch Glass studio situated at UNIT 5-26 Parkhouse Road, and you are most welcome to visit..

The glass paneled splashback was deliberately intended to be bold and forthright. The architecture is masculine so too would the kitchen space reflect this persona.

By bringing the glass to the front of the bench we have been able to make the kitchen appear significantly more dominant that it otherwise would be. Also by not employing a colour which does not already appear in the kitchen we have avoided the shortness of life usually associated with trends in colours.
No design nor kitchen can last forever, the very best we can aim for is to have the kitchen in conjunction with the splashback belong together, as all things age, let us at least do so gracefully.

This is very retro or is it?
I know that a lot of people just wont like this but I also know a lot of people do.
It is risky, but it worked.
The day I put this in , everyones jaw dropped. For the right reasons, whew!.
This is one of those funny ones where everything was literally black and white, no matter what colour we chose it was going to be right, it couldn’t be wrong. But their was no colour that made perfect sense, ie it works with the carpet etc etc.
But what we did have was a very funky glass bowl with clear rings on a green background, once I held this up to the wall, we had white rings on a green background at it just banged.
The best thing, this is not a house that the owners want to sell, it is a family home, and this simply amplified their personal taste and wow what a result.
They love it , I love it. Nothing else really matters.

Originally this was simply about achieving impact.

Spring colours and fluidity. Originally designed for MEGA store in Christchurch, the fliuidity of this style has lead to an artform being developed that many love and want to have as their own, in colours that they enjoy.

This was a really bold bold move.
The surrounding colours were full tone , double tone, half tone, quarter tone blah blah blah.
Their was this huge internal scream yelling ENOUGH ALREADY!
And then a moment.And from out of the depths of Christchurches reserved austere but safe tone on tones.
A meow, then a roar, and “OUT OF AFRICA” was borne and IN YOUR FACE.

Every now and then you are faced with the opportunity to explore. This was one such time.

My instruction? Give me modern/hard/sharp. I want a kitchen with attitude.

A tribute to a world renown, world class Designer.
Yet conflicting or is that the whole point? Lineal solidity under a transparent curved form. Total opposites!

Aurora in a relatively simple colour format. Provides a sense of movement and fluidity in stark contrast to its hard edged environment.

This very unusual and very personal art form resides in an Art Studio in near Mount Hutt. A perfect reflection of a happy place.

The key to any photo image glass splashback is to ensure that it belongs in the space. This kitchen has a large lounge area facing it, behind that lounge is an enormous glass wall. Outside of that wall is a Zen garden. I chose the tranquility of that garden as the element that I wanted for my client. I wanted her to have a warm and soft environment within a much bigger environment. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to visit Tokyo are aware that the Japanese can create harmony within small spaces that exist within the bustle of an enormous city.

In this example the client has selected a tone on tone approach.

This design is in a home in Pegasus just north of Christchurch. I chose this design because the view to the left of this kitchen is over the wetlands.The colour tones were chosen as people who are familiar with this area know that the morning tones are bronze and their is a calmness that the mornings bring. I want to give reason to image selection and although some might argue that it is like sending coal to New Castle. I believe that their are times that the home needs to be anchored to its environment. Which was the case here.

In this installation we wanted the kitchen to claim the space but deliver it in a way which would see tones harmonise across the entire kitchen. The result was to have the kitchen span across the room, thus giving it presence. Our client wanted to use script, so we employed the script in a way which also allowed the script to settle in the space as opposed to jumping off the page. To achieve that result we avoided using colours or tones that were not already in the kitchen. The only additional element was mirror finishing which we used in the splashback on the left and also the script on the front bench was produced in mirror to allow the colours of the flooring to appear as a reflection.

Asked by our client to produce a splashback which complimented an art piece which she had in her possession. Given Richards expertise in tribal art this was not a difficult task.

This design was chosen as the very contemporary home fronted to a private lakefront and the owner wanted to reflect the external environment back into the house.

Focusing on the “Script” as opposed to each “letter’ or “Word” can provide us with a contemporary approach without the short term life span that “current fads” have. If the script is applied in a fashion which presents fluidity and balance, plus whilst easily recognised as script it is made difficult if not impossible to actually read, then we have achieved the desired outcome, which is essentially longevity.

Original Art Work by Lucy G, capturing Christmas holidays and memories of walks along the beach.

One of my favorite Lucy G images. Chalk Art, Sunday Market, Farmers market call it what you will. Its a New Zealandism that works for me.

Very similar to the previous example. However this time the colour and tones are strong and sharp. Producing a completely different result

Another bespoke product from The Glassroom “Toughened Antique Mirror”. Providing an aged quality which belies the contemporary nature of mirrored glass splashbacks.

Not too sure whether this was has gained kiwi icon level yet, but if not I expect it will be close. Choose the subject that you would like to use and we will work through the processes with you.

Hand crafted Ozone Glass provides a superbly balance texture fully complimenting the masonry wall. The timber bench and backing board provides warmth and weight

A superb image captured buy lucy G of Piha beach. Provides a restful presence for clean architectural lines of this family home.

Rangitoto Island from the lens of Lucy G. This has become a popular image epitomizing summer holidays for many of Lucys followers.

Nice personal touch for a new New Zealander. This modern impressionist style fits in well in this contemporary kitchen setting.

Well not much to add really

Monochromatic Photographic splashback. We have altered the image to soften the background and made the Eiffel Tower the strength.

Copper and Glass Kitchen splashback. Using the very latest in glass technology we are pleased to demonstrate the exceptional effects which are available to our clients. This particular finish is used on walls and doors and are suited to both internal and external applications. Also available in silver and gold