Even If You Aren't Ready to Retire... Retire Your Glassware

If you’ve ever winced at the sound of a glass shattering or tiptoed around a cleanup zone like it’s a crime scene, this post is for you.

Whether you prefer acrylic, stainless-steel, copper, wood or any other material that does not shatter when dropped, there are affordable, ergonomic and stylish alternatives to glass to consider throughout your home.

We all know that glass can be beautiful, but we also know that it can be delicate and slippery with condensation on hot days, creating a dangerous mess to clean up if it gets knocked over. Accidents happen so let's take action now to be ready. Materials like acrylic, stainless-steel and even wood are a lightweight alternative to glass that can be easier to hold, making them great for hands with arthritis or grip issues and great for the grandkids as well. Many glass alternatives are dishwasher safe and using alternative materials means drinks can move easily from inside to outside without risk to bare feet.

And you won't have to give up your style. Modern acrylic mimics the look of glass so well, many guests won’t even notice the difference. And stainless, copper and even wood alternatives to barware can be equality impressive to your glass stemware and tumblers. Modern designs are elegant, feel grown-up and can really elevate your picnic gear.

While you are considering replacing your glassware, take a good look around your kitchen. Serving platters, dishes and storage containers all pose a danger and can be replaced with affordable and stylish shatter resistant alternatives. You've been using wood cheese boards and salad bowls for years, why not use wood plates and platters to serve other foods? It is durable, affordable and beautiful.

And the move to alternative materials shouldn't be limited to the kitchen. Glass in the bathroom poses a similar hazard. Consider replacing decorative containers with wood, stainless-steel or acrylic alternatives that provide a level of safety while still let your style shine through.

Try a set of 🔗titan tumblers from BELLAFORTE. They are stylish and lightweight and easy to clean. If you prefer, Yeti offers a stylish 🔗insulated stainless steel tumbler that feels great in your hand and won't weep with condensation on hot days. To really make a statement You may even like this 🔗stemless stainless-steel tumbler from Viski that comes in a variety of fun metal finishes which are so unique and stylish you don't need to tell anyone you switched for safety reasons.

For your dinner table, Nambe offers great 🔗alloy platters, some with convenient handles, that will complement any decor and consider 🔗wooden dishware from AIDEA. Their acacia wood sets are stylish, affordable and practical.

Instead of glass containers in the bathroom, store cotton balls, swabs and other bathroom supplies with style using these 🔗acrylic and bamboo jars or consider similar 🔗acrylic and stainless-steel containers with lids.