18 Stained-Glass Windows to Show Your True Colours
Gaze upon the glory of these bright, bold, often intricate stained-glass windows, bringing colour and light into homes
Melissa Cowan
31 January 2017
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Having a stained-glass window is a sure-fire way to add a touch of romance to any room. Stained glass as a medium has a rich history, spanning thousands of years and traditionally being used in churches, mosques and other significant buildings, often depicting narratives. These beautiful windows are now used in modern homes to add character and a focal point to a room, as well as bringing in colour and light. Stained-glass windows may be abstract or figurative works of art, or may simply feature colourful individual panels. Either way, they make a statement that is gentle and striking, inviting us to look a little closer.
Here are 18 of our favourites.
Here are 18 of our favourites.
1. Fun florals. Perth, WA
2. Technicolour wonder. Fitzroy North, Victoria
3. Pretty in pink. West Mackay, Queensland
4. Heritage home. Brighton, Victoria
5. Deck the halls. Wooloowin, Queensland
6. It opens doors. Melbourne, Victoria
7. Let the light in. Perth, WA
8. Hallway focus. Melbourne, Victoria
9. Cathedral cool. Chicago, USA
10. Pastel entry. Melbourne, Victoria
11. Subtle touches. Hawthorn East, Victoria
12. Sydney summer. Sydney, NSW
13. Bathe in the light. Elwood, Victoria
14. Contemporary chic. Chicago, USA
15. Big and bold. Chicago, USA
16. Curious curves. Melbourne, Victoria
17. Block colour. Sydney, NSW
18. Blue lagoon. Houston, USA
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Mine is a modern home, one year old and the windows are 40 years old. Go for it. I'm sure you could use them anywhere you imagine, either internally as part of room divider, or at the entrance. They look gorgeous.
Thanks for your encouragement Marguerite! ps Love your stained glass hats
Thanks. When I bought them I thought they had come from Ballentynes Department Store, possibly the millenary department, so was very surprised when I took them for repair and the owner recognized the signature and knew their history. It was quite exciting. Yours look very Art Deco. I have a contempory style house with all Retro furnishings, I call it Retro- fusion. Make your own fusion style.