The entryway is an important, but often overlooked feature of a home. Think about how many people see your home, but never step inside! Enhancing your entryway can boost the curb appeal of your home and make it look more inviting. Below, we’ve shared some ideas for using residential stained glass in your Salt Lake City homes to elevate your entryway. Continue Reading
Have you been looking for a new project to work on for your home? There are a number of home projects that you can look into for creating that beautiful, one-of-a-kind decor and property value boost. Stained glass is one of those incredible investments that’s available for residential properties. It can offer so many benefits in a variety of different areas throughout the home but one of the most celebrated areas is the bathroom. Here are five unique bathroom stained glass windows for your Salt Lake City home.
Leaded glass is a great avenue to explore for those trying to keep it modern. These matching diamond leaded glass windows are simple yet contemporary. We love how they match the existing lines of the bathroom.
Just because you have a sliding window doesn’t mean you can’t opt for stained glass. This is the perfect example showing how stunning your sliding glass can be – enjoy custom privacy based on which panels you decide to replace with leaded or stained glass.
Arched windows and windows of any shape can be the perfect place for installing custom stained glass. This simple leaded design features beautiful bevels while helping obscure unwanted views.
This is one of our all-time favorite projects. The colorful stained glass window is the best option for really blocking out unwanted views from outside. For those looking for better privacy, look into a full-color installation.
Mission or Prairie-inspired glass is always a favorite in the bathroom. The simple lines and pops of color among leaded glass really transform the space.
Salt Lake City Stained Glass is proud to be the leading bathroom stained glass studio serving the Salt Lake City area. Work with our team to create the design of your dreams. Contact us today!
Getting creative with your home investments can make your property really stand out. That’s why so many homeowners are turning to custom stained glass in order to create stunning art while boosting their property value. Creativity offers endless opportunities to really transform your existing space. For those looking for fresh ideas for stained glass installation among their homes, we’ve got you covered. Here are some creative residential stained glass ideas for your Salt Lake City property.
Salt Lake City Stained Glass is proud to be the trusted residential stained glass artist serving the state of Utah. We’re always available to talk through your design ideas and help create the stained glass of your dreams. For more information, please contact us!
Stained glass windows are best known for their colorful aesthetic and the beauty they have provided to churches over the years. However, some people think that traditional stained glass looks too old fashioned for their home. If you, too, are seeking a more modern alternative, you should consider leaded glass windows! Salt Lake City homeowners can use leaded glass to draw in light, create privacy, and highlight certain areas or unique architectural features.
Below, we’ve shared some examples of leaded glass windows we’ve completed over the years in hopes that you will be able to find some inspiration for your own home!
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Homes with basements have the opportunity to create a lot of versatile spaces ranging from home theaters and bars to additional family space and bedrooms. Basements can be a really fun area of your home to decorate and design, providing endless creative opportunities. When it comes to the windows in your basement, these can often be obstructed with window wells or really be an indicator of the bottom level of your property. While there are many window treatments out there to help conceal this, the best option for addressing both beauty and functionality is stained glass. Here are three reasons to install stained glass in your Salt Lake City home’s basement.
So much joy comes from having a beautiful home. You and your family have a wonderful space to share, in which you can live, laugh, and create memories together. And you can host gatherings, special events, and parties, and spend time with your friends, neighbors, and those you love.
But creating the perfect home is a task that’s easier said than done. That’s where our stained glass windows can help. By adding stained glass to your Salt Lake City home, you can create a look of elegance and sophistication, and finally make your dream home a reality! Continue Reading
Most people don’t realize how durable stained glass is- but only to a point. That point is usually about 80-100 years for glass built in the 20th century. When stained glass is properly cared for it will last a very long time. However, unlike church stained glass, your Salt Lake City home’s stained glass has likely not had much tending and has been subjected to constant exposure to harmful aging factors: UV light from sunlight, extreme weather conditions, indoor and outdoor man-made pollution, and biological damage caused by pests. These things cause the glass panels to become deeply encrusted with years of dirt and debris. Therefore, if your windows haven’t been cleaned in the last 5 years or so–at the very least, we can safely say your windows need a deep cleaning. But it could need a deeper restoration depending on a few easy to spot tell-tale signs of its conditions.
The build-up of dirt and grime is, by far, the most common service we perform on home stained glass here at Salt Lake City Stained Glass. However, a fair amount of home stained glass needs restoration to ensure it lasts. Very old and large windows, especially need a solid restoration because of their size and value.
If you notice bowing or sagging of your stained glass window, it means one or more of the following is happening
These are clear signs the window needs to be removed, re-leaded and the frame possibly rebuilt.
Gaps in the glass panels is another clear-cut example of leading that is stretched or an issue with the support system. Since we know the glass did not shrink or change size enough to cause a gap, the logical place for an issue is with wood or lead. It is fairly likely that, over time, they have moved or stretched and need to be replaced.
Lead is the most likely part of a stained glass window to fail in its lifetime. The formula for leading today has changed to be stronger so, the lead on stained glass windows from this century could last over 200 years. However, lead from the 20th century only has a life of about 80 years so, if your window was built before about 1940, the leading needs to be replaced.
All of these issues are ones we, here at Salt Lake City Stained Glass, deal with on a regular basis. We are stained glass experts and would be happy to come to your Salt Lake City home and inspect your stained glass windows. We will give you a clear idea of scope and pricing if your SLC stained glass needs restoration. Contact us today for more information on home stained glass restoration in Salt Lake City.
Stained glass windows a fabulous addition to any home in or around Salt Lake City because of their versatility. Any number of textures, styles, and sizes so, make them very accommodating to modern homeowners needs. Another reason for their widespread accessibility is the myriad of installation method choices. This makes them super easy to customize to any part of a home and that is something our past clients loved. Below we have listed our own insight about different installation methods to aid you in figuring out which one is right for your Salt Lake City home.
As mentioned, there are many different stained glass installation methods and finding the right one for you is really about what you are trying to achieve. These methods range from very simple (and done in one day) to more difficult and extensive. However, the one thing that is obvious–regardless of which method you choose, Salt Lake City Stained Glass excels at it!
The bonding method is easily the most widely used techniques in stained glass installation. Simple, quick, and clean: it is an option for any window under 4ft. The process is straightforward and involves a custom stained glass panel(s) being applied to your home’s window. This no-frills, easy installation method is fast and always stunning. Not only does it look good from the inside and out–it has the added benefit of little extra protection from the solid glass pane.
Another popular method is the triple pane method. This application is excellent for areas that get excessive moisture or need to meet safety glass building codes (i.e. new construction). In this method, the stained glass is sandwiched and sealed between two tempered pieces of glass. This keeps all moisture out and stops any condensation inside the glass. It is safe and easy to clean and our clients just love it for bathrooms.
The final stained glass application method is called hook hanging. This is when we create a custom stained glass panel in our studio that is fitted with hooks on the outer edge of its frame. It can then be hung on a wall, in front of a window or free suspended. This is the best idea for Salt Lake City homeowners who plan to move their panel.
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If you have any additional questions about stained glass installation methods, contact us today!
Adding stained glass to your Salt Lake City kitchen can be beneficial for many reasons. Stained glass windows create privacy from neighbors, can increase the resale value of a home, and add color and visual interest to kitchens that lack character. Deciding how you want your stained glass to look and where you want to put it in your kitchen can be a hard decision. That’s why we’re here offer our advice!
Looking for a unique and interesting way to spruce up your basement? Try adding stained glass to your Salt Lake City home. Stained glass can give your basement a high end, elegant look. It’s perfect for basement bars, game rooms, wine cellars, and more.
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