Guest Blogger: Easy Tips for Choosing Glassware for your Home

Guest Blogger #510, Entry #1160, May 9, 2012

When you are looking to purchase new glassware, there are several things that you should take into account. There are so many different varieties on offer so how can you know which one is right for you? Below you’ll find everything that you need to think about before you rush out and buy any glassware for your entertaining home.

Have you ever thought how to choose glassware?

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Tip #1: What Type Are You Looking For?

As there are so many different types of glassware available, you need to decide which types of glasses you will really need. Do you drink wine? Are you a champagne drinker? Or do you simply stick to water and soft drinks? The most popular types of glassware in the home include:

• Tumblers
• Wine Glasses
• Champagne Flutes

Tumblers are potentially the most popular as all ages drink soft drinks, whereas not all adults drink alcohol.  So think about what type of glassware you need. Even if you don’t drink that much wine, it may still be worth investing in wine glasses in case you have company some nights.

What type of glassware suits your lifestyle?

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Tip #2: Look Out for Quality

It’s really important to look out for quality when choosing glassware in your home. You’ll notice that there is quite a lot of different priced glassware on offer. It’s easy to find a set of 4 tumblers for less than £1. The only problem with this is that they will break easily. So if you plan on letting your kids drink from them then you could have a problem! Stick to plastic tumblers for children, or invest in high quality so that they aren’t easily breakable.

Quality really does show. If you pay for cheap glasses, they will look cheap in the home. Better quality leads to longer lasting products. So take your time to research the different brands available. Thicker glass is generally higher quality and will last much longer.

Tip #3: Choose a Variety of Sizes

It’s also important to make sure that you have a variety of sizes available. The more variety you have, the better equipped you will be for any occasion. Dinner parties, romantic evenings, family meals; you need a variety of glasses to suit different occasions. The last thing you need when you are in the middle of a special occasion with friends and family, is finding out that you don’t have the right glasses to accommodate the drinks!

Choose a variety of sizes

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Tip #4: Consider Personalised Glassware

If you want glassware that really fits into your home then why not consider having it personalised. This now only makes it unique to you, but it can also be a great sentiment too. It could make a great gift for your loved ones. Personalised glassware is something that you can keep forever.

Overall the above tips should help you to decide what type of glassware you need. There are so many different varieties available so you should always take the time to consider your needs. Sometimes it’s nice just to have a selection of glassware that you can use for decorative purposes. There are all kinds of different styles out there to choose from and they can look fantastic on display.

Jess writes for Forevercrystal.co.uk where you’ll find a great selection of cheap wine glasses

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