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Fall has officially arrived in Dallas and with things starting to cool off, there’s plenty to look forward to within the upcoming months. In just a few short weeks, holiday festivities will be well on the way as we head toward the most wonderful time of year. Soon, it will be that time again to gather with loved ones over holiday dinners and celebrations. And what better way to get your home ready for than with kitchen and dining stained glass for your Dallas home!
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With the winter storm that happened this past weekend, it’s clear that a change of seasons is well on it’s way in Colorado. That’s right, fall has officially arrived in Denver. And with another autumn comes a new opportunity for leaf peeping! That’s right, the most beautiful time of year is now here. The Aspens are changing color in the mountains and it’s time to get outside and explore. And what better way to celebrate than with aspen stained glass!
The recent events that transpired in Houston were, to say the least, tragic. At Scottish Stained Glass, our hearts go out to those in Houston that were affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. That’s why we’re doing our part in our own very small way to help Houston’s home owners, churches, and historic buildings whose stained glass windows were damaged.
Tired of looking at the ugly window wells in your basement? Conceal them in a stylish, discreet manner with a stained glass window. Stained glass is perfect for Kansas City homeowners who use their basement as a guest room, bar area, or entertainment room. It looks beautiful and it helps hide those little defects like window wells that can take away from the aesthetic appearance of your home.
Are you looking to sell your Dallas home? The addition of stained glass to your entryway adds a WOW factor as prospective buyers first enter the home. It also provides privacy while allowing natural light into the entryway. With a stained glass entryway, you can potentially sell your home faster and may receive a higher bid from potential buyers.
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For every Texan, there arises a certain sense of pride at the mention of your home state. With a beautiful natural landscape, diverse cuisine, enthralling nightlife, and a plethora of great sports teams, Texas is undoubtedly one of the best places to live in the country. And as a resident of San Antonio, one of the oldest and most historic cities in Texas, your sense of state pride couldn’t be any stronger. That’s why you should consider adding a stained or beveled glass star to the entryway of your San Antonio home.
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Did you know that many of the craftsman homes in Austin are actually inspired by the works of a famous 20th century architect? Many of these homes are fashioned in what’s referred to as the “prairie style” a design created by the famous artist Frank Lloyd Wright. Among other things, Frank Lloyd Wright was an artist and stained glass designer. In Austin, a city known for its richness in culture and devotion to the art’s, Frank Lloyd Wright’s work continues to live on in the many prairie style craftsman homes located throughout the city.
Did you know that Scottish Stained Glass is working to preserve stained glass in Denver’s historic Capitol Hill and Congress Park neighborhoods? These neighborhoods are some of the oldest in the Denver metro area and are scattered with buildings that are hundreds of years old. In fact, in recent years, Scottish has completed several stained glass restoration projects in these areas on vintage commercial, residential, and religious stained glass.
At Scottish Stained Glass we know believe that stained glass should be an heirloom piece for your Kansas City home. Which is why, for the last decade +, we have made a huge part of our business stained glass repair and replacement. If you haven’t already seen the difference in a piece of stained glass after it has been restored to its former beauty, then you are missing out. At Scottish Stained Glass we use a simple, straightforward for all of our restorations to make it replacing or restoring a stained glass window in the Kansas City are as simple as possible
We know our stained glass replacement process is the best because we have spent the last 2 decades refining it. We have repaired thousands of windows on homes and churches in the Kansas area and we can be trusted to get the job done one time and within budget every time. Contact us today for a free consultation for your Kansas City home’s stained glass windows!
There are things on your house that can make or break it style wise. These little details are what take your home from ordinary to extraordinary. In some cases you may not even notice them anymore but they were there when you bought them and likely caught you attention. Things like well-decorated eaves, an artistically wrought iron gate or finely crafted molding. Each of these individually made up a perfect picture that drew you to the house you live in and convinced you it was worth spending the next 30 years paying for it! One such feature that, is often overlooked by homeowners but that we, at Scottish Stained Glass, know can make the difference in making your house more sellable when the time comes to sell your home is–a stained glass transom window.
For those of you who may not know off the top of your head what a transom window is–you are not alone! Although you have probably seen them and even have them on your San Antonio home, the name transom is often an unknown word. Transom windows are the windows, often cresent shaped that sit a few feet other windows on your home. See an example below.
Transom windows add a elegance to any home and even more so when they are made of stained or leaded glass. Stained, textured or leaded glass also adds another level of privacy from these windows that can sometimes be loomingly large. This investment in stained glass on your transom window now, will mean more money and greater curb appeal when you go to sell your home in the future. Not to mention the beauty and enjoyment you will get out of your stained glass transom while you live in your home!
If you have transom windows on your San Antonio home and have questions about pricing or designs for them, contact us today for a free consultation and to get one step closer to the home of your dreams and a nice profit when you sell!
The Kansas City you see today is a far cry from the KC just ten years ago! Business is booming and the real estate market is no exception. Fetching the asking price on your home in a market like Kansas City’s is the norm and some buyers are even willing to go above it. But as you probably know, real estate is a volatile market and the market could change drastically by the time you are ready to sell your home. Sure, selling a home is easy right now, but it will not always be such a “sellers” market here in Kansas City or anywhere for that matter. As a smart homeowner, looking to ensure your home will sell well in the future, investing in features now that add value to your home and attract potential buyers is key to your long-term success. One such feature that we have seen work wonders for those selling their homes, even in a buyers market, is kitchen stained glass.
As we mentioned, selling your Kansas City home may not even be something you are considering right now–but it probably will be something you will be doing one day. This is why we suggest looking into kitchen stained glass for your home now. First off, all stained glass in your kitchen is a fantastic design feature. It has numerous niches it can fill- everything from cabinet doors for style to privacy on you windows facing other houses for function. The stained glass windows you put in your kitchen are sure to delight you, your family and friends for years to come, of that we are sure. As if that wasn’t reason enough, let’s not forget how pivotal stained glass windows in the kitchen of your Kansas City home will be when you finally sell! As you have probably heard time and time again, kitchens and bathrooms are what sell homes and dollar for dollar add the most value after renovations. It is a fact that stained glass on a home allows for a higher asking price. Also, it is so beautiful it adds immense appeal for potential buyers. They will not soon forget such a standout feature and when comparing your home to other homes for sale, yours will surely be at an advantage because of your kitchen stained glass. For these reasons, putting a stained glass window in your Kansas City home’s kitchen now is a very real investment in your home’s future.
If you are interested in a stained glass entryway window or have questions on other types of stained glass windows for your Kansas City home, contact Scottish Stained Glass today. We are happy to answer any of your questions and schedule a free consultation.
Houston is a great place to live right now. Business is booming and more people are taking advantage of the real estate market to buy and sell homes in the Houston area. Although, as you surely know, real estate markets can be volatile. Even though selling homes is easy now, it will not always be such a “sellers” market. As a prudent homeowner, looking to the future sale of your home, in a market that remains a mystery until that time, there are things you can do now, to ensure, when the time comes to sell your Houston home, you have features that add value to your home and attract potential buyers. One such feature that we have seen work wonders for those selling their homes, even in a buyers market, is stained glass windows added to entryway windows.
As we mentioned, selling your Houston home may not be on your radar right now or if it is but realistically, you will probably one day look to sell it. In which case, stained glass windows on your home’s entryway are a great way to make sure it sells easily when the time comes. The reason for this is two-fold. First of all, adding stained glass to a house anywhere is an investment with a guaranteed return because stained glass is a desirable feature on a home. Since the windows are on the front of the house and visible from the street they add curb appeal which your real estate can calculate into the asking price of your home and is usually significantly higher than what you paid for the window itself. Secondly, houses with stained glass windows in their entryway are always a hit with potential buyers. This gorgeous and prominent feature is the first thing a buyer will see when they view your house and gives your home a leg up on other comparable homes. For these reasons, putting a stained glass window in your Houston home’s entryway now is a very real investment in your home’s future.
If you are interested in a stained glass entryway window or have questions on other types of stained glass windows for your Houston home, contact Scottish Stained Glass today. We are happy to answer any of your questions and schedule a free consultation.
Your home is your castle and a place where you want to feel comfortable, happy and secure. This is especially true for Fort Collins’s homeowners who take great pride in their homes, yards and overall appearances. The houses in Fort Collins are beautiful, many of them from the late Victorian era or early 20th century. The time periods from which these houses are from paired with the fastidious nature of Fort Collins’s homeowners make stained glass the perfect fit for houses in the area. While stained glass is great for any room in your home, the bathroom, in particular, is a fantastic place for it and here is why.
The most obvious reason and the reason we hear most frequently for bathroom stained glass is, of course, privacy. Your business is, after all, none of anyone else’s business. Often times bathroom windows face your neighbor’s kitchen or living room window, meaning one slip-up closing the blinds or accidentally leaving the curtains open, ends up in an embarrassing show for both parties. Stained glass windows are the solution to this problem. The let you enjoy all the benefits of natural light in your bathroom, without letting in the eyes of the world around you. Additionally, our signature stained glass Aspen pattern is the perfect fit for the lovely Fort Collins’s landscape and proximity to nature. Another great pattern that fits the decidedly vintage look of Fort Collins is our Macintosh or Greene and Greene stained glass.
Fort Collins’s Stained Glass Experts
At Scottish Stained Glass, we have over 25 years of experience in designing, creating and installing stained glass windows. We blend Old World techniques with modern technology to give you the very best stained glass windows money can buy. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and to get going on the home of your dreams!
Stained glass is known for being many things. For some, it relates to depictions and iconography the church has of Saints, Angels and even of God/Jesus. For others is represents specific design periods and trends from Victorian to Mid-Century Modern and Macintosh to Greene and Greene. Still, others see it as a function of privacy; a way to keep the the eyes of the world out of your home, while at the same time preserving the transfer of natural light. While all of those are very real things stained glass represents or is used for, one very special way to use stained glass on your Salt Lake City home is for a custom-made family crest.
Stained glass is something that has been around quite some time and the reasons for buying any type of stained glass are plentiful:
While family crest stained glass falls easily into all those categories, there are a few other reasons family crests stand out as a good purchase for your home.
Family Crest Stained Glass As An Heirloom: What better way to create something that will be special to your family and last for generations to come than with a family crest stained glass piece. Stained glass is durable and easily repaired/restored by a trained professional.
Family Crest Stained Glass As A Special Gift: Finding the right gift for family members can be difficult. Whether it is for a birthday, anniversary or wedding stained glass with a family crest on it makes perfect sense for nearly anyone you may have on your list.
At Scottish Stained Glass we have decades of experience creating custom stained glass. We have done quite a few crests in our time and know how to help you individualize them, while still giving them a very clear crest like esthetic. We will help you customize the shapes, colors, and images that best fit the family crest you are trying to have created in stained glass. Best of all these family crest windows can be removed from your home should you ever decide to sell so they can still be passed down to the next generation, no matter where you live. For more information about family crest stained glass in Salt Lake City, contact us today!
There’s a new trend in home decor in 2017, but what it is may actually come as a surprise to you. Stained glass windows have seen a serious revival in popularity this year. And Houston architects, interior designers, and homeowners have picked up on the fashion and brought it to a whole new level.
Decorating your home can be quite the challenge. From colors and patterns to fabrics and finishes, there’s so much to consider when it comes to interior design. Want to know one way you can really make your plans come together? Add a stained glass window to your Austin home!
If you’re like many of the families living in Colorado who owns a summer home or cabin in the mountains, then you know the joys and relaxation that come from being outdoors. But did you that there’s an easy way to enhance the aesthetics, privacy, and lighting of your special space? Stained glass can bring incredible beauty and value to your Denver area mountain home or cabin.
The Northern Hotel in Fort Collins has been the attraction of tourists visiting the upper region of Colorado for years. Famous actors and celebrities such as John Wayne and Franklin D Roosevelt have frequented its grounds since its original opening in 1873. But the hotel is known for more than just its impressive guest list. Beautiful stained glass panels, including a large in the ceiling of the Fort Collins hotel are the highlights of this incredible piece of historic architecture.
Many people are familiar with Houston’s historic architecture and iconic skyscrapers. But did you know that Houston is also home to another treasure? Beautiful stained glass windows are hidden throughout the city in Houston’s residential, religious, and commercial buildings. We decided to take a look further into these hidden gems tucked away in the Magnolia City to see what exactly we could find.
In 2014, the Museum at Prairiefire opened its doors with the mission to provide access and information to the public about natural history and science related topics. While the opening of the museum was anticipated for years by locals, the architecture came as surprise to many. The Prairiefire Museum has an exterior that’s hard to look away from. Beautiful stained glass panels line the walls of the museum, bringing awe and joy to its Kansas City visitors.
The San Fernando Cathedral was founded in the year 1731 and is home to the oldest religious community in Texas. Those who visit the church are able to observe the quintessential features of Gothic architecture, marvelous stained glass windows, and a piece of history important to the identity of San Antonio.
Salt Lake City contains one of the largest religious populations in the country. For this reason, it also boasts some of the most of the most beautiful and diverse religious architecture in the world. Located within these buildings are stunning sculptures, historic artifacts, marvelous paintings, and more. But perhaps one of the most magnificent aspects of Salt Lake City churches are the stained glass windows.
At Scottish Stained glass, works of art, stained glass or otherwise, are what inspire us day to day. Take for instance a historical gem hidden deep in one of our largest market cities: Kansas City. Lying low amid a bustling single family home neighborhood is an unassuming but spectacular church building on the corner of 46th street and Main. While the beauty and individuality of the church are evident upon first glance, the very famous architect of this unassuming chapel may not be. When in fact, The Community Christian Church building, in the heart of the Kansas suburbs, was designed by no other than Frank Lloyd Wright himself. The congregation of the church has been around since the 1890’s, but after the destruction of their building by fire, in 1939, the design and construction of this new church building, under the direction of Frank Lloyd Wright, went underway in 1940. His mission “to build the church of the future”, was realized in 1942.
The hallmark design style of the Frank Lloyd Wright is still very evident today. A geometric interior roof paneling and a stylized hallway gate whisper of Frank’s touch.
While the geometric exterior and bold auditorium seats speak more loudly in the distinct design voice of the great American architect.
Although there is no stained glass on the original structure, one can find a lovely piece of Frank Lloyd style stained glass sitting unpretentiously on the square add-on building protruding from the Hexagon section. These windows, although not designed by Wright himself, do justice to his exquisite style. With so much history by such a famous designer, this quiet church will be forever an icon for Frank Lloyd Wright admirers worldwide and a must visit for any true fan of his work.
As stained glass artists, it’s treasures like, a community church with stunning details tucked away in an unassuming neighborhood, that keep us motivated. We work hard on our customer’s stained glass, large or small to make them beautiful for the sake of beauty–much like the master himself. We emulate the Frank Lloyd Wright style and have a deep appreciation for simple beauty, as did he. If you are looking for a stained glass window and like the Frank Lloyd Wright style, contact us today. We will do a free consultation and get you on your way to having a little piece of classic beauty in your home or church.
Nestled in the heart of the Capital Hill neighborhood, no more than a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of the very modern downtown Denver, is a beautiful relic of past–Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The spires of the cathedral rise high and stoic against the backdrop of Colfax avenue. The contrast of the almost gothic architecture is strange but interesting against the urban backdrop of the Denver city center. This gorgeous Denver landmark is well known to residents. Built from Colorado granite at the turn of the 20th century, it is truly a hallmark of Colorado craftsmanship. Interestingly enough, the church has been struck twice during its nearly hundred year tenure as one of Denver’s most prominent cathedrals but one would be want to see any evidence of damage remaining.
The most remarkable features of the cathedral are arguably the impressive stained glass windows that cover both front and sides of the massive structure. Considered some the finest in the world, there are 75 windows worthy of admiration. The windows were carefully crafted by F.X. Zettler, whose cathedral stained glass window portfolio was vast and well known. He was perhaps most well known for his one-of-a-kind glass colors and dyes. The stained glass on the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception was no easy task. It took 50 artisans to craft the windows we see today, as gorgeous now as they were a century ago. By some estimates, the transept window alone would cost over $500,000 in today’s market.
At Scottish Stained Glass we have appreciation and respect for beautiful works of stained glass windows in Denver and around the world. We create and repair stained glass on churches, cathedrals, chapels, homes and businesses alike, always with the utmost of care and respect for the historical value. Keeping your stained glass in good repair is the key to longevity. Once restored, stained glass can go another 80-100 years before needing to be serviced again. If you have stained glass windows and would like to find out more about stained glass care or schedule a free consultation for repair, contact us today!
Often when people choose to sell their home, they remodel certain aspects of it before putting it on the market. This is because custom and modern fixtures can help increase the resale value of a property and, in turn, make buying a new home an easier, more financially comfortable process. Adding a new stained glass installation to your Dallas home can drastically enhance its curb appeal and give it a more competitive edge on the housing market.
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While new appliances are certainly a good idea if you’re planning on selling your home, they’re also pretty standard and are already expected by most buyers. What will really make your home stand out and impress potential buyers is a custom designed, hand-crafted installation. Stained glass is a perfect option for your Dallas home because it can:
Before you decide on a specific style or appearance for your stained glass, you may want to consider a few things such as:
1. How long do you plan to stay in your home? If you plan on settling down for several years in your home, it’s perfectly appropriate to create a design that appeals specifically to you. However, if you plan on selling your home, you may want to opt for a more modern, generic style of stained glass.
2. Do you plan on redesigning your home in the future? Sometimes people like to install colored stained glass to match the interior design of their home. But if you think you may change things around in a few years, you may want to consider installing a clear stained glass window instead.
3. What level of privacy are you hoping to achieve? If a high level of privacy is important to you, then you may want to opt for a textured stained glass installation. Textured glass can significantly reduce how well outsiders can see into your home. Or, if you really like the look of clear glass, adding a bevel cluster to your fixture may create the elegant appearance you desire.
Whether you have a particular look in mind for your stained glass or would like some advice for your design, we can provide you with the services you need. The experts at Scottish Stained Glass are here to help you create the perfect stained glass installation for your Dallas home. Call us today to get a beautiful piece of art.
Due to its connection with several homes built in the area by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, prairie style stained glass is extremely popular in Kansas City homes. The artistic appearance of prairie stained glass is appealing to those seeking to add a bit of modern or contemporary flare to their home. Its incredibly unique design often features symmetrical patterns, geometric shapes, and bright, warm colors. When placed in exactly the right spot, it has the ability to selectively allow sunlight to enter the room and can highlight specific architectural features of your home.
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Prairie style stained glass makes a beautiful addition to any home and can serve as a captivating focal point for your guests. When your visitors enter your home, they will instantly be drawn to its vivid colors and sophisticated design. For this reason, the designers at Scottish Stained Glass thoroughly enjoy creating custom prairie style stained glass artwork that is elegant and unique. And because we love the style so much, we’ve put together this list of our five favorite prairie stained glass applications for Kansas City homes.
Your entryway is the first impression that guests have of your home. Installing a unique prairie stained glass piece in your door or sidelights can create a gorgeous design for your front room or foyer and provide you with a bit of privacy from the outside world.
Due to long-established traditions, many people tend to spend a large amount of time with their family and guests in their kitchen. If you enjoy throwing parties or entertaining, prairie style stained glass can give your kitchen the extra touch of liveliness and color it needs to make it the perfect place for hosting special events.
Because many appliances are often white or stainless steel, bathrooms are typically one of the rooms in a house that can benefit from a bit of added color. Prairie style stained glass offers the perfect solution for adding elegance and color to bathrooms while protecting your privacy.
Decorating a hallway or stairway can sometimes be a tricky task and may create a desire for variation from the typical arrangement of picture frames and paintings. Adding prairie stained glass in these areas can be a fun and creative way to enhance the interior design of your home.
Stained glass transoms are a beautiful way to let natural light enter your home and also add height and depth to your rooms. We just love the way that prairie stained glass allows the sunlight to brighten up a room.
Has looking at all this prairie stained glass in Kansas City got you feeling inspired? Call Scottish Stained Glass today to get a custom stained glass piece for your home!
Many of our Park City stained glass customers like to celebrate nature with their stained glass designs. We offer stunning floral stained glass in a variety of styles, featuring floral designs that the customer chooses. Flowers have always been traditional in stained glass, spanning the centuries and the different styles that have arisen over them. Flowers can be in an antique style, the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (an iconic Scottish stained glass architect and designer who created the famous Glasgow Rose design), the style of Greene and Greene, or any other modern type of flower design.
For homes in Park City, bathroom stained glass is an elegantly beautiful idea that also has a big practical benefit: privacy. If your Park City bathroom has regular glass windows, you might wish for a bit more privacy while still allowing the beautiful Utah sunshine to filter through to light up the space.
With custom Park City bathroom stained glass, you can add value and beauty to the bathroom along with that much needed privacy.
Our custom designs are created by working one on one with each of our customers. We send one of our local area designers right to each customer’s home, to start the custom design process. During this initial consultation, clients have the opportunity to discuss ideas, look at photos and samples, see sketches of what their stained glass ideas will look like, and create the perfect design.
Stained glass can truly light up Park City Utah homes’ entryways, giving them privacy, elegance, and uniqueness. In many Park City developments, the homes exteriors, including their entryways, are very similar. Décor lovers are always looking for ways to add more curb appeal and distinguish their homes from the rest, adding their own personal stamp.
With custom stained glass designs, Park City entryways can become as distinctive and gorgeous as their owners desire. When it comes to entryway stained glass, it is usually the sidelights on one or both sides of the front door that are done in stained glass, as well as the transom window above the front door (if any) and sometimes even the front door itself. With stained glass in the front door, more light can come through into the home or office’s foyer, hallway, or entryway, an area that is frequently rather dark.
When we talk to people about stained glass windows, they always know exactly what we are talking about. But sometimes, when we mention leaded glass windows, they get a slightly confused look on their face.
“Is that glass made with lead?” they’ll ask us. It’s a reasonable question. So we’ve decided to set the record straight about leaded glass windows.
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