Stained glass windows, made from colored glass joined by lead strips, or cames, became popular in homes in the mid-19th century. Decorative colored glass, however, dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome. Today, colorful, artistic windows are making a comeback, with homeowners embracing both antique and modern designs. Here are standout examples from Houzz’s photo feed to inspire your project.
1. Stunning Sidelights
In a 1904 Dutch Colonial in Seattle, Miriam Larson of Story created these pictorial stained glass windows to capture the feeling of tree, sand and sky for her California-loving clients. They purchased rights to the design, and Larson devised the layout and had the panels custom-fabricated.
2. Old Meets New
This arched stained glass window is one of a matching pair flanking a fireplace in a 100-year-old Colonial home designed by Nicole Forina Home in Summit, New Jersey. The windows’ traditional style feels cohesive with the room’s contemporary furnishings in part because of their shared color scheme.
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