Notes from the Studio

Handmade Glass Lighting: Finding Beauty in the Differences
Handmade Glass Lighting: Finding Beauty in the Differences
Wabi-Sabi: Beauty in the Differences When you’re choosing lighting, it’s easy to expect every piece to look exactly the same. With handmade glass, that’s not how it works, and at... Read more...
Your Guide to Choosing Bicycle Glass Hardware
Your Guide to Choosing Bicycle Glass Hardware
When you order a pendant or chandelier from Bicycle Glass, you're making a lot of choices, (glass shape, color, style) but one that can make a big difference in how... Read more...
What Size Vanity Light Should I Use for My Bathroom Mirror?
What Size Vanity Light Should I Use for My Bathroom Mirror?
Choosing the right vanity light size keeps your bathroom feeling balanced and bright. Use this quick guide to match the right fixture width to your mirror or vanity. Read more...
Red, White & Bizarre History
Red, White & Bizarre History
As a company that designs and produces our lighting right here in Minnesota, using 100% recycled glass, we love celebrating American craftsmanship and history alike. Here are a few presidential... Read more...
Your Guide to Navigating Bicycle Glass Lighting Options
Your Guide to Navigating Bicycle Glass Lighting Options
Choosing lighting is one of the most exciting design decisions in a home. It sets the mood, anchors the space, and brings everything together. With so many options to explore... Read more...
Meet the PHOTO winners of our IN THEIR BEST LIGHT Contest
Meet the PHOTO winners of our IN THEIR BEST LIGHT Contest
Celebrating your spaces, your creativity, and our incredible community. Every year, we’re blown away by the beautiful rooms you share with us — real homes filled with warmth, character, and... Read more...
Sorting the Trash from the Treasure
Sorting the Trash from the Treasure
Sorting the Trash from the Treasure Before our glass ever makes it into a furnace, it starts as crushed recycled glass from a local recycling facility. Every batch has to... Read more...
How Bicycle Glass Co. Has Saved Over 300,000 lbs of Glass From Landfill by Crafting Recycled Glass Pendant Lights
How Bicycle Glass Co. Has Saved Over 300,000 lbs of Glass From Landfill by Crafting Recycled Glass Pendant Lights
Every year, millions of pounds of glass are discarded in the United States, often ending up in landfills where they take thousands of years to decompose. At Bicycle Glass Co.,... Read more...
The Complete Lighting Guide: Light Fixtures for Every Room
The Complete Lighting Guide: Light Fixtures for Every Room
Looking to update your lighting throughout your home but not sure where to start? This guide offers advice for every room, helping you make thoughtful choices that elevate your space... Read more...
Inside the Studio: Your Glass Step by Step
Inside the Studio: Your Glass Step by Step
At Bicycle Glass Co., every light we make carries the mark of a human hand—and a whole lot of heat. To us, lighting isn’t just about utility, it’s about creating... Read more...
A Fun Way to Visualize Your Lighting: Using Balloons to Plan Your Space
A Fun Way to Visualize Your Lighting: Using Balloons to Plan Your Space
We love finding creative ways to make our lighting fixtures work seamlessly in your space. One of our customers, Jean B., recently came up with a fun and lightweight solution... Read more...
The Bees Are Back! 🐝
The Bees Are Back! 🐝
We’re buzzing with excitement—our rooftop bees have returned to Bicycle Glass Co. for another season! Read more...