Traditionally, stained glass windows were used to decorate church architecture. Sainte-Chapelle in Paris and Cathedral of Chartres in Chartres are famous for their stained glass windows. Today, stained glass windows adorn many residential and commercial buildings. They give a classic look to office buildings, shopping centers, international airports, hotels, bars, and private houses. Above all, stained glass windows add to the ambience of any building.
One of the main advantages of using stained glass is that it can reflect and transmit light at the same time. While the drawings and color on the surface of the glass reflect part of the light rays, some part of the light is transmitted into the room through the glass. A stained glass window prevents harmful ultraviolet rays from entering your house. The use of stained glass windows also protects your furniture and precious carpet from the harmful rays of the sun.
Large selections of good quality stained glass windows are offered for sale in the market at varying prices. Stained glass windows come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. High quality glass and a wide range of colors are required for the making of stained glass windows. Apart from these, excellent craftsmanship, dexterity, and sense of beauty are needed for the designing and assembling of the windows.
Antique stained glass windows, hanging stained glass windows, and tiffany stained glass windows are the main varieties of stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are commonly used in kitchen cabinet inserts, front doors, sidelights, transoms, and room dividers. They can be used as internal or external decorative items. A pair of scissors, black marker, ruler, colored tissue paper, pencil, glass cutting instruments and some creative talents are required to make stained glass windows at home.
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