When most people picture stained glass, they picture a cathedral window — figures in flowing robes, deep blues and rubies, a frame of Gothic tracery. That tradition is beautiful, and we honor it in our restoration work every week. But stained glass has never stopped moving forward. Today, contemporary stained...
Some architectural styles announce themselves loudly. Greene and Greene does the opposite, and that quiet confidence is exactly why it still turns heads more than a century after it first appeared. If you have ever stepped onto a deep covered porch, admired broad eaves with exposed rafters, or noticed leaded...
Art Nouveau never really left. The movement flourished between about 1890 and 1910, but its language of sweeping vines, whiplash curves, and flowers that seem to grow out of the window frame still feels fresh in a Houston interior. We see it every time we sketch a new design for...
Hand-painted stained glass is one of the most expressive forms of the craft. Vitreous paints, silver stain, and enamel are kiln-fired into the surface of the glass so the imagery, shading, and fine line work become part of the material itself. That permanence is exactly why painted glass windows Houston...
Why Floral Stained Glass Belongs in Houston Homes Floral Stained Glass Color Choices for Houston: Seasonal Inspiration — overview of key points, local considerations, and what to expect in Houston.When Houston homeowners ask us about adding personality to a sidelight, transom, or bathroom window, floral motifs are one of the first...
When Houston homeowners ask us about stained glass vs leaded glass, the conversation usually starts with aesthetics but quickly shifts to durability. Both crafts use lead came or copper foil to join individual glass pieces, but the similarity ends there. Stained glass incorporates colored, painted, or textured glass that introduces...
When Houston property owners consider upgrading their windows, the choice between leaded glass and standard glass often comes down to more than just appearance. Both options have their place, but leaded glass windows bring a level of character, privacy, and craftsmanship that standard panes simply cannot match. We have spent...
When the brothers Charles and Henry Greene pioneered their California bungalow aesthetic in the early 1900s, they built stained glass into the very bones of their homes — not as decoration applied after the fact, but as integral elements that shaped how light moved through a space. That same philosophy...
Contemporary stained glass in Houston is experiencing a renaissance. As the city's architectural landscape evolves — from sleek new builds in Montrose to thoughtful renovations in The Heights where 1890s Victorians sit beside modern construction — homeowners and designers are rediscovering what glass can do. Contemporary stained glass is not...
Art Nouveau stained glass represents one of the most graceful and organically beautiful design movements ever to grace architectural glass. For Houston homeowners seeking to bring that flowing elegance into their living spaces, understanding the investment involved helps set realistic expectations. At Houston Stained Glass, we design and craft custom...
