Misson Style Stained Glass

Posted May 14th, 2012 by Martin Faith

Mission Style Stained Glass Windows Provide a Stunning Complement to Any Home

Mission style can refer to furniture, architecture, or stained glass. In furniture it means clean lines and simplicity. In architecture, it is based on the Spanish Missions that sprung up all over California at the end of the 19th century. There were various other stained glass master craftsman around during that period who also developed distinctive styles that fall into the same “Mission style” category.

Of course, if you have a Mission style home, this type of stained glass is a natural fit. But it’s clean lines and modern appeal make it a great choice for many other styles of architecture as well.

For more examples of Mission style stained glass windows, please take a look at our gallery. https://www.scottishstainedglass.com/stained-glass-designs/contemporary-stained-glass/mission-style-stained-glas/ These are examples of some of our custom designed pieces, inspired by the amazing Mission era artists. This style reached its heyday in the first decade of the twentieth century, but still remains popular today.


The hallmarks of Mission style stained glass are clean, geometric shapes, natural earth tones or jewel tones, and a large proportion of clear, uncolored glass. Although the overall appearance is clean, sharp and simple, a closer look will show the intricacy of the designs and the perfect balance of the patterns involved.

It is believed that this simple style’s popularity was a reaction to the ornate styles that had been popular in Victorian times. However, it is equally possible that the simple yet intricate patterns are endlessly fascinating, and really lend a unique touch to a home that a discerning eye never tires of.

Another reason Mission stained glass windows have stayed popular is that they work with many different styles of décor and a wide variety of different tastes. Their very simplicity takes nothing away from the furnishings in a home, and it’s easy to redecorate around these windows.

Mission stained glass is very popular for kitchen cabinets, sidelights next to the front door, and many other places. If this style appeals to you, one of our designers will work with you to develop your own custom Mission stained glass design. Of course, you don’t have to stick with anything that’s been done before in Mission style. You can add more color, less color, textured glass for privacy, or use all clear glass. The choice is entirely yours.

But don’t let the array of choices confuse you. Our designers are standing by — ready, willing and able to assist you in creating the perfect design that will match, complement and enhance the beauty of your home for many long years to come.

Did you know that if you decide to move, Scottish Stained Glass will remove your window or door panels so that you can take them with you to your next home? Many people find that these stained glass artworks become family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation.

Intrigued? Then why not give us a call today!

Privacy Stained Glass

Posted December 13th, 2010 by Martin Faith

While stained and leaded glass is often added to a home because of the unique beauty it can add to a space, privacy is the main utilitarian concern that it can address. Whether in bathrooms, bedrooms, or other oddly position windows, stained and leaded glass can provide you and your family privacy without blocking the beauty and utility of natural sunlight.

Scottish Stained Glass has more than 20 years experience creating privacy stained glass for clients all across the country. Contact us today or browse our gallery to see examples of our beautiful privacy glass solutions. While drapes, blinds, and shades can make a small dark room even darker, a small custom stained or leaded glass windows can create a beautiful and unique space that your friends and family will notice and talk about.

Stained Glass Windows & Your Bevel Choices

Posted December 13th, 2010 by Martin Faith

Designing stained glass windows for for your home can involved a number of different glass textures and shapes, but the most beautiful piece of leaded glass windows is generally considered the bevels. Bevels are solid pieces of 1/8 inch glass that has been ground and polished to act as a prism on the light, reflecting and refracting the colors as they come through the glass.

Bevels can be created to match any desired design although standard bevel sizes and designs are generally less expensive and can be more rapidly integrated into our window production process. As you educate yourself concerning the the beveled glass styles and designs check out the American Bevel link below.

If you like what you see, call Scottish Stained Glass today for your free consultation. We can show you a couple of different ways a your favorite bevel styles can be applied to a window that can work for you. We have created personalized bevel flowers, butterflies, family crests, faces, and much much more.

http://www.americanbevel.com/catalog.asp

Add Stained Glass to your Home before the Holidays

Posted December 13th, 2010 by Martin Faith

Have you been thinking about getting stained glass windows added to your home. Getting that stained glass installed before the holidays makes a stunning home improvement to showcase to your guests. Adding stained glass to your sidelights, front doors, entryways, or transom can make a great first impression to guests entering your home. Adding stained glass to your kitchen windows, kitchen cabinets, pantry, bedroom, or bathroom can also be a unique conversation piece.

Whether you are inviting people over for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Years call Scottish Stained Glass to begin a design process time tested by our 20 years in the business. We will walk you through the process of choosing stained glass styles and colors. We will show you full color and texture Photoshop mock ups of your designs as well as providing you full sized CAD templates as well as actual samples of our stained and leaded glass pieces.

Whether you live in Denver, Houston, our anywhere else in the United States, Scottish is your best choice for getting high quality, custom stained glass windows designed just for you and installed in your home by trusted professionals who have completed more than 40,000 windows for more than 10,000 clients.

Stained & Leaded Glass Sidelights

Posted December 13th, 2010 by Martin Faith

Stained Glass Sidelights are perhaps the most common application of stained or leaded glass in the modern American home. Sidelights are the windows directly adjacent to your doors. Generally most builders install clear glass windows next to front entryway doors. These clear windows function to let a large amount of light into entryways that are often dark. As they let in light however, they also allow strangers, solicitors, or even potential criminals to look directly into your home. Installing stained or leaded glass in these sidelights is a beautiful and functional solution to this problem.

Stained glass windows installed in the sidelights can make a great first impression on guests as they are about to enter your home. Scottish Stained Glass custom designs each window to fit the look and feel of your home and/or your individual design preferences. This windows are also functional because they allow a similar amount of light into your entryway while not allowing individuals to look directly into your home. Improving the security of your home and the safety of your family, our custom stained glass sidelights are a great improvement to your home.

For more, check out our Sidelight Stained Glass page or see the examples in our Gallery.

The Difference Between Stained & Leaded Glass Windows

Posted December 13th, 2010 by Martin Faith
difference stained leaded glass

The terms “stained glass” and “leaded glass” are often used interchangeably. However, despite common misconceptions, both terms do not have the same meaning. This can create some confusion when people are shopping around for decorative or privacy glass for their home. As experts in the industry, we feel that it is our duty to provide some clarification on the matter. Below, we’ve discussed the differences between stained and leaded glass windows. Read More

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