MenuWhat are stained glass windows?
Windows are a great invention that allows natural light in to your home, without exposing the interior to the elements. The only drawback some find is they are relatively plain. Custom stained glass windows are a personalised way to bring an extra feature piece into your home without tacking up any space. Stained glass windows have been used throughout history, predominantly seen on churches and chapels, depicting key religious moments.
Why would you want stained glass panels?
Decorative windows are purely aesthetic; offering brilliantly striking colours and contrasts. The sunlight projects the artwork from the stained glass panels onto the walls and floors, for a truly unique overall effect. If you want to add colour to your home, or you want to have some form of less conventional art that doesn’t take up the entire room, modern stained glass windows could be your answer.
What designs for decorative windows are available?
Modern stained glass windows
Due to customisation available, modern stained glass window designs have been increasing in popularity. The modern decorative glass windows depict a form of imagery that is meaningful to the individual. This could be a lake for a fishery, or scholars and books for educational institutes. The options are seemingly endless with modern techniques, some windows are made with specialised paint, others have the colouring introduced during the melting process.
Floral
For more elegant and timeless decorative glass windows, floral designs work in virtually all homes. Decorative front door glass replacement can add a welcoming personality from the moment you get home. The only hard decision you may have, is what are your favourite flowers?
Storyboard
The most traditional and widely recognised form of stained glass windows, storyboard stained glass panels are used to tell a story; such as the birth of Jesus, or significant religious parables. They have been used from as early as the 7th Century on churches to symbolise the Christian faith.
Geometric
The ultimate in modern stained glass windows, geometric stained glass windows focus on creating designs using shapes. The shapes can be aligned to form an image, creating a cleaner and simpler design. This is not always the case as they can be more abstract.
Abstract
Abstract stained glass panels don’t have to conform to many design constraints. They can use geometry or a warped sense of reality. Think along the lines of Wassily Kandinsky or Jackson Pollock. Where the designs can be colourful and open up a space such as an office or living area.
What kind of homes would these windows be suited for?
Modern open plan homes
A good number of modern homes are being built with large window panels and open plan rooms. These windows allow the maximum amount of light into the home. For a more personalised finish, that brings bold colours to a modern white home, full wall length stained glass panels are a must have.
Family homes
Do you have a more traditional British home? Well, you can add some beauty to your home by introducing stained glass windows. If you have a conservatory then you can replace the door window panels to create a more beautiful place to enjoy.
Speak to our specialists today
Get in touch with us today & call us on 01527 522019 to find the best stained glass windows for your home and turn your home into a work of art! With Fitting, repair and replacement available on windows, doors, porches, roofs & conservatories.