Crittall style glass partitions are one of the most popular finishes in contemporary fit-outs, with horizontal transom bars creating a steel-look aesthetic suited to both warehouse offices and period homes. Unlike standard glazing systems, the frame forms part of the design, adding architectural depth and visual interest without blocking light or making the space feel smaller.
Key features….
The Frame Is the Feature
The horizontal transom detailing gives more depth and character that standard frameless glazing can’t replicate. It is particularly effective in open-plan spaces where the partition feels like a thoughtfully designed architectural element.
Structure Without Sacrificing Light
Transom bars divide the glazing into defined sections without restricting natural light across the floor plate. In larger commercial spaces, this matters and maintaining light flow while still creating clearly defined zones is a balance that crittall style systems handle well.
Flexible by Design
Single and double glazed glass are available. Acoustic performance can be enhanced by pairing with our acoustic glass partitions, and switchable privacy glass can be integrated directly into the framing where visibility control is needed alongside the aesthetic.
Crittal Style Glass Partitions Options and Variations
Our experienced glaziers can install Crittall style partitions as full-height glass walls, fixed panels or enclosed spaces with integrated glass doors.
If room layouts need to change over time, the glass partition system can work alongside sliding and movable partitions while keeping consistent transom detailing across the glazed line. Single and double glazed options are available, including performance and compliant glass where required.
If you don’t want a standard steel-look finish, bespoke RAL colours and finishes can be specified to suit a wider interior palette, making the system suitable beyond an industrial aesthetic.
Transom Glass Partitions Applications
Meeting rooms and private offices are the most common commercial applications. The industrial aesthetic gives enclosed office spaces a finish that standard glazing systems don’t achieve, with the transom detailing reading well at scale across larger commercial fit-outs.
In residential projects, these glass walls are most often specified in open-plan living spaces, home offices and period conversions, where the steel look sits naturally within the building’s existing character. A crittall style room divider in a Victorian terrace or a barn conversion carries a very different visual weight from a frameless partition, and for many clients, that’s exactly what they are looking for.
Retail and hospitality environments often use transom glass partitions to zone areas and reinforce brand identity without introducing solid walls. The structured design creates clear separation while keeping the space feeling open and light.
Finishes and Design Enhancements
All Clear Partitions’ frame finishes can be customised to complement the interior scheme, and branding or decorative elements can be incorporated into the glazed panels for added impact or subtle privacy. When full privacy control is needed, switchable privacy glass integrates seamlessly into the system.
Integral blinds can also be specified where both discretion and functionality are required within the same installation.
Frequently Ask Questions
What are crittall style glass partitions?
Internal glazing systems that use horizontal transom bars to replicate the steel-look aesthetic associated with crittall windows. They are used across commercial offices, residential interiors and retail and hospitality environments.
What is transom glazing?
Transom glazing uses horizontal bars within a glass partition to divide the glass into defined sections.
Are crittall style partitions purely decorative?
No. The aesthetic is a key driver for most specifications, but these systems can be configured with acoustic glazing, switchable privacy glass or double glazing, depending on the property’s performance requirements.
Can transom glass partitions be double glazed?
Yes. Single and double glazed options are available. The choice depends on the acoustic and thermal performance the project requires.
Do they provide sound insulation?
The standard system offers moderate sound reduction. For projects where acoustic performance is a priority, the system can be specified alongside our acoustic glass partitions.
Are they suitable for residential use?
Yes, and increasingly so. Period conversions, barn conversions and open plan new builds are all strong applications where the crittall aesthetic sits naturally within the design.
Can doors be integrated?
Glass doors can be incorporated without breaking the glazed line, keeping the transom detailing consistent across fixed and opening elements.
How much do crittall style glass partitions cost?
Costs depend on the design, finish and size of the installation. Contact the Clear Partitions team for a quote today.