British art company, The House of Ugly Fish is run by husband and wife team, Lisa and Paul. They specialise in creating handmade, fused glass art for both home and commercial environments.
Their creations go where others cannot.
The instantly memorable brand name has become synonymous with fused glass art, and The House of Ugly Fish is now firmly placed at the forefront in the world of glassmaking. As can be seen in the Portfolio section, a bespoke service is offered where the glass can be tailor made to order in addition to an extensive range of fused glass art designs.
From their Cheshire base, fused glass art has been designed for clients all over the UK and overseas including Europe, Australia, USA and the Middle East.
Bespoke Fused Glass Kitchen Splashbacks
Applications for The House Of Ugly Fish fused glass art are numerous. One in particular is for kitchen and bathroom areas where traditional art work is often unsuitable. What could be better than a custom made fused glass splashback in the kitchen which will tie in with a design and colour scheme?
The House of Ugly Fish presents the opportunity to have an original art piece designed and made for use as a glass splashback in the kitchen. Fitting the glass splashback is surprisingly easy. The recommended method being to bond to the wall using a suitable tile adhesive. Alternatively, a fitting service by a professional tradesman is available. Customers come to The House of Ugly Fish for custom made splashbacks. They want something unique with the advantage of being made in the UK.
A House of Ugly Fish representative said “Our customers like the personal service they receive from the first enquiry to putting the splashback in situ.
They also like the idea that their glass splashback has not been picked off the shelf where another 10 cloned items are sitting. Having a say on the design of the splashback is very important. Customers like to feel part of the process and that they have personalised their glass.”
With a bespoke service on offer, customers can order a glass splashback made to their size and colour specifications. Many customers provide tile, paint, wallpaper or fabric samples so that the splashback can be designed to complement their kitchen decor. Other times, a digital image of the space where the splashback will be going, plus a little design help from The House of Ugly Fish, is all that is needed.
Fused glass splashbacks can be supplied with shapes cut out to accommodate extractor fans, electrical plug socket cut outs, etc. A measuring and templating service, by a qualified tradesman is available.
Interior design with bespoke fused glass art
A bespoke service from The House of Ugly Fish gives complete flexibility when designing any room in the home. Many of our clients provide photographs, fabric, wallpaper and paint swatches. These colour references are then used to create a completely unique art piece to compliment the room or simply to provide a statement focal point for the room.
Clients are welcome to visit the showroom by appointment or to arrange for a house visit.
Swimming Pool and Spa Art
The humid atmosphere of wet areas such as swimming pools, spas, bathroom and shower rooms are often a no-go areas for fine art like traditional framed pictures.
This is not the case with fused glass art from the House of Ugly Fish as it is waterproof, fadeproof and will clean easily.
A complete bespoke service is available for these areas with the option of laminating to meet safety requirements.
Fused Glass Art for Commercial buildings
The House of Ugly Fish have the capacity and skill base to create large scale bespoke commissions for commercial premises. They are also a NHS approved supplier to hospitals. See Portfolio section for some examples of this type of work.
Windows, Doors and Partitions
The glass can be used in window and door treatments.
Partitions can be created for a real wow factor
