The latest, colorful glass decor is a perfect illustration. Simple, understated, and chic, the addition of tinted glass is an easy way to add color and elevate your design aesthetic.

Broken glass can be difficult to recycle, but if you find yourself with some of this material on hand, it can be easily reused to add sparkle to art projects.

Nancy Erikson creates art by fusing pieces of hot glass. A New Jersey native who lives on Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, Erikson, 57, makes art in her home studio.

New Bedford's MBTA station elevator is decorated with colorful glass tiles created by artist Tracy Silva Barbosa. She calls the art piece Equinox, with colors representing the four seasons.