5 Bathroom Stained Glass Ideas You Will Want To Copy

We all dream of having a ton of natural light streaming into our bathrooms—but for privacy reasons, sometimes natural light is dampened. Curtains and blinds in bathrooms have become the norm as Denver’s neighbors creep closer in the wake of the population boom. This is forcing homeowners to find privacy solutions for places like their bathrooms and more and one that does not involve lessening natural light. Stained glass is the perfect solution to this issue of bathroom privacy. The best part about stained glass is not just it’s cloaking powers but it’s innate beauty. With stained glass you do more than just stop people from seeing in–you add a delightful design element for your family, friends, and guests to enjoy. While stained glass is customizable to whatever your imagination comes us with, below are 5 gorgeous ideas for privacy stained glass on your Denver home–that you will want to copy!
Trending Bathroom Stained Glass

Trending Bathroom Stained Glass

1. Go Au Naturale!

Nature themes are making a comeback in bathroom stained glass! But not the way you may think. A trending look is to use actual retro styles from the prairie style to the MacIntosh era–what’s old is new again!

2. Stained Glass Flower Power

Flowers have always been well represented in bathroom stained glass. However, using vintage flowers in a modern-themed stained glass window in the new style. The light and lovely coloring of the flowers paired with the green of the leaves makes this design a winter in the flowery bathroom window category!

3. Monochromatic Stained Glass For a Modern Flair

Using different hues of the same colors is something we go gaga for here at Denver Stained Glass! The subtle tone changes on the window below are perfect to create a semi-private space, While the simple square design elements make this bathroom privacy window a real stunner

4. Crystal Clear And Textured Stained Glass

An ionic stained glass window style is a mix of clear, textured and beveled stained glass pieces. This type of mix up provides maximum coverage with unadulterated natural light and matches with any color bathroom. You can just as easily put this design in an all-white bathroom as you could a deep blue.

5. Geometric Stained Glass Never Ages

Geometric patterns are really in right now in any part of the home–but when weren’t they? From simple geometric patterns to intense mirror images–stained glass with clean lines, repeating circles and angles have always done wonders for any room in the home and the bathroom is obviously no different. Take your bathroom decor from plain to insanely modern When you opt for this type of geometric masterpiece!

We highlighted five stunning bathroom glass trends. Have an idea for a bathroom stained glass window you would just love? Contact us at Denver Stained Glass today!

Add Privacy and Beauty to Your Denver Home’s Entry with Stained Glass

One of the most common mistakes that homeowners make with their entryway is blocking off their windows. They’re worried about strangers being able to see into their home through their sidelights or other windows near their front door. This is a valid concern. After all, there are tons of people who approach your front door on a regular basis – the mailman, Amazon delivery drivers, and door-to-door salesman.

But the problem is, when you cover up your front windows with blinds or curtains, you alter the aesthetics of your entryway a great deal. And you also block out all of the natural light coming into your home. Entryway stained glass offers Denver homeowners an alternative to traditional privacy options like blinds and sunshades. It’s a great way to add privacy and beauty to your entry, which is one of the most important features of your home.

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The Reasons For Stained Glass in Churches?

There is no denying that stained glass is lovely. Whether on the towering windows of Notre Dame Cathedral to the quaint windows of local Denver churches it is simply a delight to congregations and members and communities alike. These types of windows have been delighting congregations for more than a thousand years. They span generations and denominations alike. Regardless of people’s theology from church to church, one fact that most can agree on is–stained glass windows are stunning. But why exactly do churches have stained glass? Is there something to them beyond simply beauty? Is there something more to these pieces beyond their obvious artistic value? Why are they such a ubiquitous part of cathedrals and chapels not just here in Denver but across the US and even the world? As it were, there are actually a few reasons why you see stained glass on many churches. Today we will highlight the two most prominent ones–spiritual and practical.

The Christian Religion’s Relationship With Light

In the Christian religion, there has always been a special relationship with light. Stained glass in churches clearly reflects this. In fact, it allows for the use of light in a particularly ethereal way. It is understandable then, that churches from Methodists to Catholic appreciate the play of light combined with the iconography so important to them. In Genesis, God’s first words were “‘Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3-4) With this type of reference to light so early in such a sacred book, it is easy to see why Christian churches would embrace light through stained glass. Accordingly, they spent much time and energy developing a church feature that perfectly embodies God first gift to man. Stained glass windows in churches bring light into an otherwise dark interior, it casts out shadows and brings relief. Not unlike the God of Genesis. There is no doubt that early architects wanted light through the lovely ornate windows of old to play out much like it did in the Bible. They saw stained glass as a perfect way to highlight the spiritual truth of light while at the same time being functional. Ostensibly this happened over 1000 years ago, as, the oldest surviving stained glass window is found in the Augsburg Cathedral in Germany and was built in the 11th century. Since those days stained glass windows in churches have changed a lot. However, embracing the proverbial light of God has not. In fact, stained glass windows changed in their relationship with the church over time to become more than just spiritually useful but practical as well. Eventually, these windows began to not only served as a representation of the light of God but as a critical teaching tool as well.

Stained Glass Symbolism As A Teaching Tools

During the medieval period, stained glass windows were the best way to teach the poor about God. Because during this time the masses were illiterate. Also, they lacked access to copies of the bible, which were few. Only the rich and clergy had Bibles so it was easier to disseminate stories through the use of stained glass on churches rather than books. It was more accessible and easier for the poor to understand. If fact, in some larger church windows almost all the important stories from the books of Genesis to Revelations played out in glass. Soon the saints too appeared on windows and helped inspire both the poor and rich struggling on their Christian journey. They lent hope to the hopeless in their time of need in a most lovely way. The stained glass and the light dancing light were the perfect teaching tool for the Christian religion. As cathedrals grew in size and technology so too did the depth of the symbolism contained in the stained glass. The new colors achieved through evolving chemistry appeared on the windows and were given deep meaning. Read the list of the various ways colors and symbols came to have meaning on stained glass over time.

Stained Glass Symbolism Explained

• Jesus: Represented by Lifelike images; cross; lamb; a shepherd
• Holy Spirit: Represented by a flame; wind; a white dove
• The Saints: Represented by an image of the man or woman; the name of the saint; the way the saint was martyred
• Virgin Mary: Often depicted wearing blue robes; on her own or with her son
• Black: Death
• Blue:  Heavenly Love, Virgin
• Brown:  Death
• Grey:  Mourning, Humility
• Green:  Spring, Charity, Life over death
• Purple:  Royalty God The Father
• Red:  Love, Hate, Martyred
• Violet:  Love, Truth, Passion, Suffering
• White/Gold: Innocence, Holiness
• Yellow: Jealousy, Treason, Deceit

Why Stained Glass In Modern Churches?

Times have, of course, changed quite a bit since stained glass began adorning churches. Today most church folks here in the US can read the bible for themselves. Meaning they don’t need stained glass to guide the way. However, stained glass on churches still remains revered and important. Many religions have come to embrace these lovely works of art. Today, rather than being a teaching tool for this generation, stained glass has become a way to preserve history for the next generation. Because today’s church stained glass has significant historical value. Furthermore, while still useful for conveying religious themes–it also has become very valuable secular art. Since stained glass in the US was made in an era of what could be considered the last frontier–it has intrinsic historical value. Furthermore, churches today often use stained glass windows to honor beloved family and patrons–making it valuable on a personal level. For these reasons, although stained glass in chapels and churches has changed over time, it is just as important today as it was 1000 years ago. It is an incredible asset for any church to preserve and restore when necessary.

To learn more about the stained glass on your Denver Church and whether or not it may need restoration, contact us at Church Stained Glass Restoration in today!