About Decorative Glass Windows

Stained glass has been used to create effects in homes for centuries.

Decorative glass windows are a way for homeowners to put a unique stamp to their home that combines art and practicality. They can be used to create just about any mood.

Availability

Factory and ready-made options are available, as well as custom and artisan work, to make replacing an existing window or sash with decorative glass a possibility.

Function

Decorative windows create both curb appeal and an interior focal point. They can make a room, or take a cookie cutter home and make it stand out. Since windows like palladium, transom and sidelights are important architectural features for many homes, decorative glass in those openings can kick things up a notch.

Features

Decorative glass windows can give privacy without sacrificing light. This makes them ideal solutions for areas like sidelights on doors and bathrooms, which are needed as the often sole natural light source in a small area.

Types

The many styles of decorative glass allow you to be as bold or as subtle as you would like. Besides stained glass, with its wide variety of colors and patterns, you can choose beveled leaded glass in clear or colors, cut or etched glass in your own choice of design, or carved glass for a highly textured look.

Considerations

Pieces that harmonize with both the inside and the outside work best as windows. A decorative glass panel hung inside an existing clear glass window may be a good solution for those who want the look from the inside, but do not wish to make a strong exterior statement.

References

• Home Improvement News and Information Center: Decorative Glass Panels
• Door and Window: Eight Decorative Glass Window Pane Options for Windows and Doors