Stained Glass
Stained glass is a great way to add personality and a pop of color to your home décor both indoors and out. Forget those sweeping panoramas you see in the lofty halls of cathedrals; stained glass is a timeless look that can add some splendor to your own personal space in a fun and unique way. Prepare to see your home in a whole new light!
Sparkling Candleholders
Stained glass is meant to play with the light, not just let it through. So get creative! One of the best home uses for stained glass is as a candleholder. The light from the candle can create a beautiful and dazzling display. These kaleidoscopic candle holders run anywhere from $10 to $40, so you don’t have to drop big bucks to add a little color to your candle experience.
Wonderful Windows
You don’t have to break the bank to get a stained glass window. There are small window hangings and windows available that give you the same affect as a stain glass window, and for a fraction of the cost. From the classic and traditional (a butterfly, a hummingbird) to the more unexpected (logos of college sports teams, a set of golf clubs), you can surely find a look that suits your fancy.
Accent Away
Stained glass doesn’t just serve as a centerpiece to your décor – it can also complement the aesthetic you’ve already established. A Touch of Class offers many great stained glass accent pieces, ranging from a floral fireplace screen to a wine-bottle-shaped nightlight. Stained glass may be a time-honored art form, but that shouldn’t stop you from making it your own and really expressing yourself!
Table Toppers
If you’re tired of dull and utilitarian tabletops, stained glass can provide a light and luminous alternative. Mosaic stained glass tabletops provide a stylish and classical look to any room, deck, or garden. Although they’ll typically set you back about $300-$500, depending on the intricacy of the design, most mosaic tabletops are handmade and custom ordered from local furniture craftsmen. Indulge your inner designer and head to the drawing board.
Alfresco Appeal
We can all agree—I hope!—that pink flamingos and lawn gnomes should stay in the 60s, but outdoor decorations made of stained glass are timeless. There are a variety of ground-based panes available that will fit right into your garden or landscaping project, depicting everything from the Japanese symbol for “happiness” to a sunrise just breaking over the horizon. Stained glass wind chimes provide another superb (and tuneful) way to incorporate this ancient art form into your outdoor decorations. The bright colors and unique designs offered by these clever and cool chimes can tie together any deck or porch.
Until next time,
The Home-Know-it-All




















