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For eye-catching cabinetry Replace your hardwood cabinets with stained glass doors for that bite of sophistication and eclecticism. Dominated by wooden tones, the displayed space gets a lift with the colourful stained glass cabinets. Interior cabinet lights accentuate the details of the patterns further.
Stained-glass chandeliers and lamp shades can add a elegantly festive touch to your home’s ambience. The row of pendants hung above the bar act as task lighting and also bring a sense of playfulness to the space. *These here have a minimal drop, keeping the lamps high enough to create the illusion of height in a room with a low ceiling.*
For interior doors Stained glass is a decorative and colourful alternative to plain interior doors. Choose an opaque or semi-transparent design, depending on how much view you want to let through. Inspired by the Gothic and Renaissance periods, these gorgeous floral-patterned doors seem to bring all the colours of the garden inside.
In transom windows Make an impression by using a stained-glass transom window. A transom is the beam across the top of a door or window and when there’s a little window above it, it’s called the transom window. This palatial foyer is adorned with a dome-shaped stained-glass transom window and two sidelights. Splashed in bright hues of green and yellow, they create a dramatic and edgy reflection on the dark floor.
Curve call Consider complementing a high ceiling with a faux arched window wall mirror, as shown in the picture. For the frame of the mirror, you could choose a subtle colour and distressed finish. In this space, the mirror has been left free of any additional embellishments, to make it the highlight of the space
A heritage haven You can also consider enhancing the entrance or an open area of your home with an oversized or a wall-to-wall ornate mirror that has an intricately-carved wooden frame. These traditional mirrors go well with traditional decor, of course, but they can also work wonders when contrasted in a modern contemporary setting. Complete the look by adding pots or planters; place them around the mirror to add more warmth to the space.
Corner clusters There’s a thin line between cluttering a wall and bringing out its beauty. Take a cue from the corner wall in the picture where mirrors of different shapes and sizes have been hung up. You can hit the chor bazaars (flea markets) to find your perfect assortment or engage a carpenter. Either way, I assure you, there will be beautiful order in this seemingly chaotic arrangement.
A wall of mirrors Mirror paneling is a great way to make a small room look big. As shown in the picture, you can opt for a wall-to-wall sectional mirror that consists of many small mirrors in different shapes. Or you can pick a plain mirror and get it framed to match the decor of your room. In this entrance, a complementing ottoman and a freestanding lamp-chandelier has been placed in front of the mirror to deck up a niche that makes a great first impression for any visitor walking in.
To set a theme From medieval to contemporary, abstract to floral, there is a plethora of stained-glass designs to choose from. Here’s a door and transom with a natural forest theme that is vibrant and glowing in the light that passes through it. A great way to blend an ancient technique with a modern design.
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