Stained Glass Window In The 21st Century

Custom Stained Glass Then and Now

When people hear the phrase stained glass It is natural for them to think about churches. As you probably well know, stained glass is fairly ubiquitous to cathedrals, churches, synagogues and even mosques. Another common association is–the victorian or craftsman eras of design. As such, anyone who owns a home built in either of those time periods probably has one or more stained glass window in their house already. This is because, during the first half of the 20th century, iconic designers like Frank Lloyd Wright or Greene and Greene connected home decor to stained glass in a way that is still in vogue today. At Stained Glass Austin, we are happy to continue on with the work of such legends as these, who such an incredible impact on the stained glass we still use in homes today.
Frank Lloyd Wright Style Stained Glass

The Practical Side Of Stained Glass

It is apparent from first glance that stained glass is an art form but did you know it is referred to as a “practical art”? This is because it is an extremely versatile medium which can be customized to suit nearly any design style or taste. By today’s style standards stained glass can be used in any room in the in a house: bathroom, kitchen, living room, entryway). Things like a fireplace screen or a stylish room divider are all feasible applications. It is impressive how stained glass works well as both an artform and as a practical solution for privacy issues.
Some other, just as important, reasons why you might consider installing stained glass:
• Stained glass is a beautiful privacy option– especially useful for spaces like bathrooms or bedrooms.
• Stained glass can block an unattractive view like a vacant lot or a close neighbor
• Stained glass can express your personal tastes and act as a centerpiece for a design overhaul.

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter where you put stained glass because it goes great anywhere; even taking center stage. It is certain you will enjoy the beauty it brings to your home and family. In fact, like all of our former clients, you will find reasons to fall in love with it all over again day in and day out!

If you live in Austin or the surrounding area and are considering a stained glass window to brighten your decor, contact Stained Glass Austin today and let’s get going an heirloom quality piece of glass for you and your family to enjoy for generations to come!