Custom Glass Walls, Chicago IL
Open, Bright Rooms Without Giving Up Privacy
IMAGO Glass Inc. designs and installs glass walls Chicago homes and offices use to open up a room, let daylight reach further, and still keep the privacy you want, from the Loop to the surrounding suburbs.
You decide how open the space feels. We build framed and frameless glass walls, sliding glass walls, and glass room dividers, and we help you choose the glass itself so each room gets the amount of privacy it needs. Every wall is measured in your space and made to fit it, never forced into an opening from a standard size chart.
Our glass walls Chicago team brings more than 21 years in custom glass and stays with you from the free onsite estimate through design, installation, and a clean workspace when we leave.
Types of Glass Walls Chicago Clients Choose
Glass Panel
Choose the glass that suits the room: annealed, heat-strengthened, or toughened glass. We help you match each panel to how the space is used.
Glass Wall
A full glass wall gives your space a wider, more open feeling while keeping it secure. Sliding glass walls are available when you want to open a room up.
Glass Room Dividers
Glass room dividers work in rooms of any size and split a space without making it feel crowded. Each one is designed around your layout.
Knowing what glass walls Chicago projects really cost before you commit
Glass usually costs more than a drywall or brick partition, and it is fair to want a real number before you fall for the idea. Your price depends on the size of the wall, the type of glass, and whether you pick a framed or frameless design. On larger layouts, the cost per panel tends to come down as the wall gets bigger.
Your number starts with a free onsite estimate. We measure the actual opening, talk through the glass and hardware you are considering, and price your glass walls, Chicago address and all, instead of handing you a guess from a catalog.
An open room that doesn't put you on display
Most people want the light that glass brings without feeling like they live or work in a fishbowl. You control that with the glass you choose. Clear panels keep sight lines wide open, while textured or frosted glass softens the view into a home office, a bathroom, or a conference room and still lets daylight through.
Robert W., one of our customers, was shown several glass options for his project before choosing, and he was thrilled with the result. We work the same way on every wall: you see your choices up close, and the privacy level is settled before anything is made.
A glass wall strong enough for everyday life
A wall made of glass can sound fragile, especially in a busy office or a home with kids and pets. The answer is in the glass itself. We work with standard annealed glass, heat-strengthened glass, and toughened glass, and we match the choice to where the wall stands and how people move around it.
Toughened glass, also called tempered glass, is the pick where safety matters most. It is far stronger than ordinary glass, and if it ever does break, it crumbles into small pieces rather than long, sharp shards. Framed systems hold each panel along its edges, while frameless walls rely on heavier glass and solid hardware for that clean, uninterrupted look.
Sorting out Chicago permit rules for a glass partition
Permits are a fair worry, and the answer depends on what you are building. The City of Chicago’s list of work that does not need a building permit includes movable, non-fixed partitions no taller than 7 feet. A fixed, floor-to-ceiling glass wall is not on that list, and the City says most construction, rehabilitation, and repair work does need a permit.
So a freestanding divider and a permanent glass office front can follow very different paths. Bring up your building and your plans at the onsite estimate, so you know which kind of project you have before installation is scheduled. In a condo or a leased office, check with building management as well.
Keeping your home or office running while the glass goes in
Nobody wants a project that drags on or leaves a mess behind. Once you approve the design, we agree on a timeline with you and set an exact installation date, so you can plan meetings, deliveries, or family life around it instead of waiting by the door.
When the wall is in, we check it against our own quality standards and your expectations, then leave the space clean. Our office sits at 318 West Adams Street in the Loop, and our crews install glass walls Chicago clients order across the city and nearby suburbs.
Glass Walls Chicago FAQ
Most people call it a glass partition: a run of glass panels that works as a room divider in a home or business, often from floor to ceiling. In an office it creates a bright, open work area. At home it separates a space while keeping it light. We build both framed and frameless versions.
Both. We install glass walls in residential and commercial spaces. At home, a glass wall can close off a home office, separate a living area, or open up a bathroom. If you like the look, our custom glass shelves are made to measure the same way.
Yes, and that is one of the main reasons people choose it. Glass lets daylight from your windows travel into rooms that would otherwise be dark, like an inner office or a hallway. If you need privacy too, frosted or textured glass still passes light while blurring the view.
It depends on the size of the wall and the design you choose, so we do not guess at a timeline before seeing the space. After the site visit and your approval of the design, we set the timeline with you and fix an exact installation date you can plan around.
Day-to-day care is simple: a soft cloth and a regular glass cleaner take care of fingerprints and dust. Wipe the hardware and tracks of sliding walls now and then so they keep moving smoothly. If a panel is ever damaged, we repair and replace glass too.
Our Step By Step Working Process
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Contact Us
Tell us about your glass walls Chicago project: your timeline, materials, and expectations, plus a date for the onsite visit.
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Site Visit
We visit your space to measure, learn what the wall needs to do, and understand how you picture it.
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Design Retainer
Our designers prepare a proposal for your glass partition wall so you can confirm it fits your taste and needs.
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Project Execution
We will establish a timeline and exact date to carry out the glass walls installation.
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Final results
We inspect the finished wall to make sure it meets our quality standards and your expectations.
Dreaming of glass walls designed around your space?
Commercial Glass Walls, Chicago
For businesses, we design, make, and install glass walls Chicago offices rely on for conference rooms, private offices, and open work areas. We also repair and replace commercial glass, so the same team that built your wall can look after it later.
Our commercial glass division services include:
- Storefront Fabrication
- Entry System Installation and Repair
- Commercial Building Glass Doors
- Designer Glass
- Glass Partitions, Conference Rooms and Offices
- Glass Repair and Replacement
- 24-Hour Board Up Services
Our Most Common Glass Walls Chicago Projects
These are the glass walls Chicago clients ask us for most often:
- Glass partition walls: divide a space with as much privacy as you need.
- Freestanding glass walls: a stylish way to split one room into two zones.
- Frameless glass walls: clean, modern lines with minimal hardware.
- High wall systems: tall glass walls for commercial spaces.
Planning glass for a bathroom instead? Our frameless glass shower doors are measured and built the same custom way.
Our Glass Walls Chicago Partners
Over more than 21 years, we have earned the trust of residential and commercial building owners and the professionals who design and build for them. We mainly work with:
Architects & Designers
Glass walls Chicago architects and designers can work into their plans, custom-made for each project.
Residential & Commercial Building Owners
Glass walls for homes and smaller commercial projects.
Building Contractors
Glass wall systems for large commercial spaces.