Glass shelving can hold books, art, plants or everyday objects while keeping the room visually open. Planning starts with the contents as well as overall dimensions. How tall are books, folders or vases? Will particular shelves carry heavy items? Even spacing creates a calm arrangement, while varied heights can accommodate a more diverse collection.

For a wall or recess, we consider width and depth alongside height. A narrow unit beside a door needs different proportions from a broad bookcase. Several modules may be preferable where one large piece would dominate or delivery access is limited. A room divider needs to work from several viewpoints; stability, access and any securing requirements are assessed separately.

Shelves, supporting sides and connections work as a system. Longer spans or heavy books may require a different arrangement, additional support or alternative material thicknesses. There is no single load rating for every bespoke version. Describing the contents helps us distinguish between light display use and densely filled bookshelves.

Clear glass, Optiwhite, satin finishes or partially lacquered areas change the appearance. Wooden components can add warmth and enclosed storage. Asymmetric layouts and widths adapted to the room can also be discussed. These pages concern complete shelving furniture and coordinated construction; a request for an individual cut glass shelf is a different brief.

A new piece can pick up the colours already present in your home. We can discuss custom colours for glass or suitable wooden components, for example to coordinate with kitchen fronts, a sideboard or another lacquered piece. An existing colour reference or physical sample is useful. A screen photograph can suggest a direction but is not a reliable colour match.

Partial lacquering is another possibility. One area of a glass panel can remain transparent while another has a coloured backing, creating a deliberate combination of clear and opaque zones. Their shape, size and position are planned around the model and its use. The lacquer is applied beneath or behind the glass, rather than as an opaque coating on the upper working face.

The edge remains recognisably glass.

Colour appearance depends on its substrate and finish. A shade seen through float glass may look different through Optiwhite or on a lacquered wood-based panel. Lighting, surrounding materials and sheen also affect the result.

Where close coordination is important, we discuss physical samples and the precise material before manufacture, including the transitions between clear and coloured areas.

Measure the available width, depth and height. It helps to distinguish between your preferred dimensions and the absolute maximum available. Include skirting boards, radiators, sockets, window ledges and doors. Decide whether cables need to run behind the furniture. A recess may vary in width, so measurements at more than one point can be useful.

The surrounding space matters too. Drawers need opening clearance, display doors need room to swing and dining chairs need space to move. Consider the delivery route, including the entrance, staircase, lift and narrow passages. These details can affect the sensible dimensions or arrangements for assembly at the destination.

Photographs from two directions help us understand the setting. Add object dimensions and weights for shelving and display cabinets, equipment details for media furniture, or seat and armrest heights for tables. Marking a proposed footprint with paper or removable tape can help you compare sizes. Final manufacturing dimensions are then agreed as part of the project.

Our complimentary premium delivery covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Liechtenstein. The service includes an agreed delivery appointment, carrying the furniture to its intended position, unpacking, assembly where required and removal of packaging. For large or heavy glass furniture, discussing access early is particularly useful.

Please mention the floor, lift, narrow stairs or unusual access conditions.

For other countries, transport arrangements and charges are discussed individually in the quotation. More distant destinations can involve a longer delivery time. Delivery normally takes approximately 4–6 weeks; the timing for your particular bespoke order is confirmed in your quotation, taking the specification and transport arrangements into account.

Many products are also available from stock in standard versions. If you need furniture sooner, please ask about an available alternative. Stock availability and earlier delivery are checked individually and are not a general promise for every bespoke design.