There are such design features that make your home look either cringe and stupid or unique and very chic. Examples? Stained glass! Stained glass, whether it’s an original feature of a historic home or a newly made piece, usually with some special tape, is a very special thing, around which you should design right to achieve a proper look.
Stained glass as art appeared in the Middle Ages, when the windows of churches and other religious buildings were designed with it. As it’s all about refined and very vintage, I’d say antique, the first way to design around your stained glass is to continue with refined and vintage style that it hints on. Choose vintage-inspired furniture, carved wooden chairs, a bit of gold, antique artworks and exquisite accessories, and your stained glass will look very natural and cohesive in such a space, especially if you include colors that echo with the colors of this glass.
a cozy farmhouse bathroom design
a contemporary to minimalist kitchen done in white, with wooden beams and bulbs hanging and a unique Gothic-style window with stained glass
a cool bathroom with tan tiles and white walls, an oval tub on clawfoot legs and a stained glass window is a stylish space
a curved living room with a matching white sectional, stained window frames and colorful stained glass in the upper part for a color accent
a dreamy light blue bathroom with an oversized window with stained glass, a vintage clawfoot tub, a shower space is amazing
a fantastic vintage bathroom with a round stained glass window, some refined vintage furniture and an artwork is a gorgeous idea to go for
a farmhouse bathroom with a bow window with stained glass, a large oval tub and a printed rug plus lotsof greenery seen through the windows
a large and bright living room with a rounded window with stained glass, neutral modern furniture and colorful textiles is welcoming
The second idea is doing on the contrary: rocking a super modern or contemporary interior, perhaps done in neutrals to contrast this stained glass. In such a case stained glass won’t look as cohesive part of the space, it will be a bold vintage accent that stands out, especially if the colors around are plain.
a lovely entryway with stained glass sidelights and a black door, a vintage bench, a fire cabinet and a dark chair with navy upholstery
a lovely modern entryway with a door with stained glass and sidelights, too, jewel-tone chairs and a modern dresser with a planter
a lovely sitting nook with a bay window done with stained glass and black woven chairs plus a dark table with blooms
a modern living room with large dinwos with stained glass, a built-in couch, poufs and a small table plus gorgeous views of bloomign trees
a modern neutral space with a stained glass window, simple furniture and art and some potted plants is a very cool and fresh idea
a neutral bathroom with small window with stained glass, a black vintage vanity, mirrors with lights and a tub is very chic
a pretty entry with a stained glass door and sidelights, with modern furntiure and a crystal chandelier plus bold blooms
a pretty entryway with a green door with stained glass, a gallery wall, a black vanity with some art and pendant lamps
a pretty neutral entryway wiht sidelights with stained glass, a stained table, a vintage bench with blue printed pillows and a crystal chandelier
a refined bathroom with grey walls, a raised oval tub, a chic stained glass window in Gothic style and a crystal chandelier is wow
If you are going to make such stained glass yourself, think of incorporating it into your interior first. You can also make dark window frames but they will make your stained glass stand out a lot, and if you aren’t going for a vintage chic interior, that won’t work. Choose a neutral window frame not to distract attention from the glass and go for one of two interior types that I’ve mentioned. Get inspired by the ideas below and good luck with your stained glass styling!
a refined entyway with stained glass sidelights and the door, a checked floor, a printed dress and a red lamp, a mirror and a black radiator
a refined vintage space done with floral wallpaper and a stained glass window plus a chic couch is a fantastic idea
a small and lovely nook with a tall window with stained glass in the upper part, a coffee table and a chair and a bold artwork that echoes with the window
a sophisticated entry with a stained glass metal door and sidelights and vintage black outdoor lamps is gorgeous
a staircase with a large window with stained glass and a built-in windowsill seating plus a gallery wall and a chic chandelier
a stylish entryway with sidelights and a door with stained glass, a dark storage unit and a rack, a bold rug and a matching pendant lamp
a stylish entryway with sidelights and the door with stained glass, a vintage green console table and a chair, a bold printed rug
a welcoming home office with a large window with stained glass, cool modern furniture and a chic chandelier plus tiles on the floor
an eclectic space with a red storage unit, a neutral sofa, a large window with decor and colorful stained glass in the upper part is gorgeous
an entryway with stained glass sidelights and the door, blue walls and a checked black and white floor
an exquisite bedroom done with vintage wrought furniture, a bed with various chic bedding and stained glass panel headboard for more chic
bold stained glass sidelights and doors plus colorful furniture and decor that echo with them for a bright and cool look