Working with glass has been my passion for over 30 years. I see each day as an opportunity to explore the beauty and the challenges of this amazing medium. If I’m not in the studio, you can usually find me in the garden. Life is good.
The cost of a custom stained glass window depends upon the size of the window, the complexity of the design, and any additional techniques that are applied such as hand painting, glass raking or kiln carving. Prices range from $210.00 – $495.00 / sqft with most windows costing between $280.00 – $390.00 / sqft.
In most cases, yes! In fact, having an existing window on the exterior side of your new stained glass window will protect it from the outside environment and provide extra weatherization.
Homebuyers often perceived stained glass windows as adding value to a home that is on the market. Stained glass gives a home a unique quality that leaves a lasting impression. More importantly, it adds beauty to your environment while you live there.
A well-built stained glass window has a life span of 80-100 years. It is finally the lead came or copper foiling that may fail – the glass endures.
The advantages of a custom designed stained glass window include adding a piece of art to your home that will last and bring you joy each time you walk past it. A stained glass window can provide privacy from an unwanted view or celebrate a wonderful view. It’s a piece of art to which the homeowner has a uniquely personal connection.
The disadvantages often stem from not having a design that is well thought out with both the homeowner and the home in mind. If the design doesn’t reflect the taste of the homeowner, or the glass is too opaque for the natural lighting, the stained glass window may become an eyesore rather than an element of the home that brings joy.
