The DOMVS Almanac issue #4_Summer 2022

Making a Splash
Galiani Glass bring art into the kitchen
There’s a lot to be said that the kitchen is the most
important room in any house. It is often the centre of a
family’s everyday living. The energy for the day begins in
the kitchen, it is the hub for the preparation of food and
often a nucleus for socialising and everyday family life.
The kitchen binds the home and family together and, for
that reason, has become a real focus for interior design.
Our surroundings positively affect the way we feel, our
mood and our outlook. It’s well known that sunshine,
nature, and art have positive effects on our spirit. Our
home nurtures not only our family, but also our senses
and our relationships too. It’s with that in mind that
Galiani Glass utilise their design skills and craftsmanship
to bring art into the kitchen in a special way. They meet
the challenges of interior design, function, and the
essence of family space with their Glass Art creations.
Galiani Glass Studio is hidden away in an historic military
site just outside Poole, where Gail Boothman and Ian
Godfrey work diligently to create beautiful impactful
Glass Art for the home. One area in which they are
renowned is creating colourful, contemporary glass
splashbacks that add impact and style to a room in
which you often spend a lot of time, but which doesn’t
always incorporate too much in the way of colour or art.
The splashbacks they create look gorgeous, but are also
practical in terms of cleaning. It is art in the kitchen, art
that is not only functional, but has a high aesthetic value.
This is where glass artists Gail and Ian come in, as
they talk about the steps involved in commissioning
personalised art in the kitchen. They say, “We love
meeting potential clients and discussing their design
ideas and colour choices. We believe in working
in partnership with our clients to get the best
understanding of what they are visualising, adding in our
experience and knowledge to deliver the results they are
looking for. Initially, clients love to come and visit the
studio. It is a great opportunity to meet us and see how
and where we work, and to be able to look more closely
at glass colours and types of glass. It is so important
to build a good relationship and to inspire the client
with ideas and confidence, as well as to answer any
questions. It’s also the perfect time to mull over colour
swatches, samples, and pictures of the area, and discuss
sizes and styles over a fresh cup of coffee or tea.
Once the exploring of design, colours and processes
is done, it is always good to consolidate all those
discussions and concepts into a quote and outline to
confirm colours, sizes, installation, and costs, along with
a timeline to bring the project towards reality. Once
everything has been finalised, which may also include
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