Decorative glass for a home or business is normally commissioned from a specialist studio or artist, who designs it to fit the opening. This section explains what suits each part of a building and where specialist help can be found.
For the home
- Glass for a Front Door: etched, bevelled, leaded or stained.
- Etched Glass for Homes: doors, panels and privacy.
- Bevelled Glass for Homes: doors, sidelights and panels.
- Decorative Glass for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Stairs and Halls
For shops, pubs, restaurants and offices
Commercial buildings have used decorative glass for privacy, light and atmosphere for well over a century. The guide to decorative glass for pubs, shops, restaurants and offices covers what to consider before a scheme is commissioned.
Restoration
Old and damaged glass calls for a specialist who understands how the original was constructed. The page on conservation and restoration explains what the work involves.
Finding a specialist
A worldwide directory of studios, artists and restoration specialists is being compiled. Read the announcement, or register your interest if you are a studio, school, artist or restoration specialist.
Before commissioning
It helps to discover the styles available first, and the photo gallery is a good place to collect examples of the look wanted.