We’ve discussed a number of
ways to use glass around your home and workplace, but today we’re sharing an
idea that stands out just a little more than usual.
Stained glass is a beautiful
alternative to using regular glass. No matter where you are using it, it can
add a pop of color and texture in an area that could otherwise look bland and
ordinary. The popularity of custom stained glass has grown over recent years,
as it’s a unique and beautiful way to add some personality to a home.
You can use stained glass in
a number of ways around your home or office, and we’re here to tell you a few
of our favorites.
Shower Doors
Using stained glass in your
bathroom, your shower door specifically, is a popular and relatively
inexpensive way to add some personality to your bedroom. You can choose
matching colors in the bathroom, or go bold and pick an accent color to make
the shower area the star of the space. Not only does it create a beautiful look
for any bathroom, but there are actually two ways you can use stained glass
when it comes to your shower door.
First, you can add stained
glass designs to your pre-existing glass shower doors. You can do this by
attaching adhesive-free window film treatments, which can be found in hobby
stores or online. You can also have stained glass be a part of your shower
doors from the start, having colored glass swirled into the doors as they are
made. Both provide an interesting look, as well as some added privacy!
Kitchen Backsplash
When it comes to the
kitchen, granite is king. Homeowners prefer granite over almost anything these
days. While granite is beautiful and provides a smooth and sophisticated look
to a kitchen, stained glass can also do the same, yet is often forgotten.
A custom backsplash in your
kitchen offers a number of perks that products like granite don’t. First of
all, it’s less expensive. The worst part about remodeling is going over budget,
but you don’t have to worry about that with glass touches. A stained glass
backsplash can also be designed specifically to match your kitchen, unlike granite
which is just cut from rock and comes as is.
Stained Glass Dividers
Stained glass dividers are an excellent
way to add privacy to a large workspace, especially if you work in an area with
lots of desks in one big room. A little bit of privacy can help boost
productivity in the workplace by minimizing distractions, but a stained glass
divider won’t make you feel like you’re blocked off from the world.
Not only are glass dividers functional
on their own, but adding color and texture to a workspace can improve people’s
moods. We know that we’d rather be surrounded by beautiful stained glass
dividers than standard, grey ones. You can even get stained glass that
incorporates the same colors your business uses, tying your brand right into
the office.
Basement Windows
Basement windows aren’t something we
usually think about decorating, let alone think about at all. They’re typically
visible on the side of your house and towards the ground, which isn’t exactly a
spot you want to be putting a lot of money into. However, a stained glass
window provides a pop of color to an unexpected place, and offers a few
benefits you may not have thought of.
A glass window
leading into a basement can often be a red flag for prying eyes. If you use
stained glass on your basement windows, it can prevent a home invasion, or at
least nosy neighbors from checking our your business!
Stained windows can
also provide a natural cooling system for your basement by refracting heat.
With everything
stained glass can do for you, we hope you consider it the next time you have
glass installed in your home or workplace.
