Fireplaces can be a great thing, but the dangers for kiddos can be real. Glass surrounds will provide an extra layer of protection. As much as we love the protection, it doesn't hurt to have the room illuminating with colors! Here is a pretty simple and custom project I did go a client. Hope you like it!
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There is something that's magical the way light can dance through a home through a normal window. Add stained class colors, shapes, lines, and that dance changes dramatically. Below is a picture of a left and right transom. In the bidding a custom stained glass door insert project. I can literally stare at this image for hours, and Im sure the owner does that :) Do you like it, does this shot intrigue to create your own?
If you have been to Home Depot or Lowes, I'm sure you have seen the few selections they have there for you to choose from. I have a 2 options for my clients. 1) One of my Pre-Builts glass inserts or 2) a custom, one of a kind stained glass insert that will make all the neighbors jealous! What are you waiting for, give me a call today!
We have had some funky weather this year, and there will be more as normal. Just cross your fingers we don't get 4ft of snow in July. haha, so here is my top three things to do as an adult when you are inside on a rainy day in Denver!
1) Unplug! don't turn on a the TV, Radio, Computer and turn off your internet on your phone. If you have an iPhone, putting the phone on Do Not Disturb will allow phone calls to come in, but won't allow other things such as emails ding your day!
2) Clean! I know this may sound really lame, but the saying is super true, Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Clean space, clean mind. Clutter has been shown to enhance depression, and curve moods, and appetite.
3) Get crafty! Whether thats planning your next project around the house, or breaking out the paper mache. There's something about getting your mind focused on things other than life! Escapism is a great thing, every now and then!
Hope you enjoyed this and to bright your day here is some local stained glass from around Denver I know you'll love.
Denver Stained Glass Colorful Colorado
As you know I love the arts! Stained glass is definitely something I can stare at for hours, and I don't mean while I create, I mean walking into an old mansion, or building. One thing I love is modern with a splash of traditional. I think it's pretty neat how something so old can mix sometimes so effortlessly with today's trends.
So if you have a modern kitchen and it has newer style cabinets, let's talk! I would love to see how we can make some magic with those cabinets! giving them a little uniqueness.
Have you ever wanted that fire to give some color? It's pretty easy. Here is a simple example of a designed I did for a fireplace cover. I hope you love it. It's not only functional, but it really is added safety measure to ensure that all your embers stay inside.
This is one of those sayings that really resinates in so many facets of our lives. Love, Homes, Hobbies, Jobs and the list can go on. Stained glass for many around Denver, and every other city in the world for that matter. Stained glass to me is a reminder to me that there were people and things before my existence. This past week I took some time and created a little something for my own home since most of the projects I make are for clients. It was nice, and my heart is filled with the love and passion I have for stained glass! I hope stained glass makes you feel the same way!
Still to date one of the most challenging projects I've ever undertaken and yet was one of the most rewarding aspect of my career. Understanding stained glass in Denver was a challenge since the stained glass over the years has been pretty vast in styles, and then adding a CASTLE to Colorado!!! It was amazing challenging to figure out how to being Colorado into this English Castle in Denver. Sometime it may take effort to look at a project, but the end result might just be the most rewarding end result!
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At least 10 times per year I get asked, if there is any way to salvage a window frame where an old stained glass used to be. Usually the frame is shaped with my sides or long angles. These projects are one of my favorites due to the nature of problem solving and creating a unique piece in an old space. Here is an example. of that.
If you are in need of Denver stained Glass, custom glass in the entire state of Colorado, please give me a call today!
Looking through thousands of projects that I've completed for clients all over the world. My heart always draws back to this project. The architecture is pretty mid-centre modern, but this house was actually a 2015. The full idea of the client was just to get maximum light. The client loved that she was able to introduce all this new light into her space and loved this simple project created a unique home feature that others in her area do not have. How creative is your space?
Yes, I used the word trending. I'm not that old, but it's actually really cool to see theses trends coming in and out even 15 years to so! It's really nice to be able sit back and take some of the credit for bring original, dare I say Hipster? haha. I hope you guys have had a great week and I can't wait to do more stained glass inlays for cabinets and for companies like California Closets who does a variety of cabinets style installs.
Here are a couple images of some cabinets I've don't for clients.'
"Weather" your fireplace provides heat as a primary source, or if you just use to to supplement, the minute spring moves on in, your windows fling open with pollination hoorays! for the next 8 months that fire place will be around and can sometimes be an eye sore to stare inside and not see any beautiful orange flames. Fear not! Here are a couple fireplace ideas to spruce up 8 months and give the fireplace back some life!
Sometimes houses come with a good solid door, and a cheese glass sidelight. Those sidelights are there, so you can see out of them and to allow your home to be lightened up naturally. The huge issue people have with Sidelights is that they don't like to feel like they live in. fishbowl. They apply a film that's really thick and blocks about 2-3 stops of light, but also visibility, so you can see who's at your front door. Now stained glass can be clear is some spots for your to look out, or you can have me design some portions of different opacities, so you still make out if someone is at your door when they aren't suppose to be.
So whether you have a sidelight or a nice return all next to you door, you have options to introduce Natural light, and also add a little visible security!
Contact me today to take a look at your project!
There is something just so inviting about stained glass. Then you add some originality, color and some cleaning lines it really just transforms a standard living experience and really makes the house feel like home.
If you own a house (or with landlord permission) want to make your house into a home, please give me a call. I'm your local Denver Stained Glass Guy!
Growing up for so long in this state I've come to drive around and see the beauty around us. Not just our natural colors, but the colors of all the stained glass that is embedded in the rich history (houses and buildings) in our amazing state!
Here is a couple pieces that makes me just fall more and more in love with our state!
We have all tried to clean out a house, a room, or a closet only to not find what we were looking for, or not getting all the dust bunnies up and in the trash. By adding light to the area, you'll great improve seeing when cleaning, but it actually lights up the same and you'll avoid packing stuff in that area with clutter. Light shines on clutter after all. :)
Have you ever wondered what your Front of back door would look like and how much light would come inside? Well stop day dreaming and take action. Here is a project I recently did for a client. Modern, clean, and dark color. Love it! Book now!
Wine rooms are amazing. Some are very in depth and some are super simple. I've fully designed wine rooms to simple door inserts, but in the end the stained glass work brings "a level up" to the project and you'll be reminded every time you enter down there or take a guess, how hard you worked to achieve that status.
Not all stained glass needs to be traditional. Here is a sample of a Denver home with our stained glass! What style is your favorite style?
If you think you're the only person who dreads spring, don't worry there are more like you out there. I for one dont like spring cleaning, BUT when I am done with it, I feel so much better! Also when spring comes, the gears in my head start spinning with what new project I need to take care of. It's funny because even though I doing my job for others, I find myself still creating stained glass for my house and yard. Are you ready for spring?
Denver Stained Glass industry has changed so much over the years. However, Steve with The Glass Master has been providing Denver stained glass for over 30 years!
The Glass Master works really hard to make sure that our Denver Colorado, surrounding cities, and all of course clients nationally and internationally are 100% happy with our services and quality of workmanship.
Steve Downing
The Glass Master
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