Modern and with an artistic touch: plexiglass furniture is super trendy

Ultra-modern, versatile and with an artistic touch: furniture and accessories in plexiglass they are ideal for those who want to give an original touch to their home.

Transparent chairs and acrylic tables are used especially in dining rooms and living rooms (but not only), where they become a real strong point of the furniture.

Often, however, they are not easy to combine and are not suitable for all styles. How to understand if the Plexiglas elements go well with the style of your home?

here it is the advice of Westwing not to make mistakes.

The features that will make you love plexiglass

Plexiglass is one plastic material, more correctly defined as “methacrylate”, which hides within it properties that are particularly useful for home furnishings. It can be an ideal substitute for glass: incredible as it may seem, this material it is more transparent than glass, is fireproof, it is resistant and also weighs much less than glass (about 50% less).

These characteristics make it particularly suitable for home furnishings: if only the idea of ​​a child intent on playing on the glass table of the sitting room it makes you shiver, by opting for plexiglass you will sleep peacefully.

There are numerous environments that today can accommodate plexiglass elements: for example, modern kitchens made of white, black or any other color plexiglass are very popular. Indeed, the plexiglass plates are easily paintable, workable and, in case of damage, can be restored and refurbished. But also the wall behind the stove is very often covered with these plates. And so shelves, tables, desks e chandeliers.

A modern classic: the transparent plexiglass chair

The transparent chair is a true classic of our times. Not only is it used in its original function, therefore as a seat for the dining room or office, but also as a decorative element in its own right.

Style tip: cushions and fur blankets in natural shades complement the transparent chairs perfectly. In addition to increasing their comfort, they create an interesting mix of materials.

How to clean and maintain plexiglass furniture

However, let us also look at the more practical aspects. The cleaning of the plexiglass is almost identical to that of the glass, with the difference that must be carried out constantly, in order to preserve the original characters much longer over time. It is important not to use products containing alcohol (which is commonly used for cleaning windows) to avoid yellowing or opacification of the material.

In case you are concerned about moderate damage, such as scratches, know that you can repair them with liquid polish for body shops, or by sanding it by specialists, who will make it as good as new.

If, on the other hand, the surfaces were to have cracks or broken parts, you can take the piece of furniture to specialized shops, where they will be able to treat it with substances that, if handled at home, could be potentially harmful.

Here are some ideas for plexiglass furnishings and accessories.

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