Add a touch of elegance to your home with these stunning stained glass window ideas. Transform any room into a work of art!

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Add a Surprise to the Stairwell

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How’s this for a fun surprise on the landing? A sun-shaped stained glᴀss design adds intrigue to this stairwell, and the additional playful accessories complement the hues perfectly.
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Set the Tone

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A peppy stained glᴀss design takes over the small entryway of this home and sets the tone for the color-filled, vintage-inspired space. The charming design brightens the space and allows sunlight to beautifully filter through.
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Transform the Sink Area

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Treat yourself to a pretty view while doing the dishes by installing a stained glᴀss window above the sink—such a feature is unexpected but majorly elegant. This green and red pattern nicely matches the surrounding green cabinetry.
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Try Any Stained Glᴀss Door Approach

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Stained glᴀss doors come in all shapes and sizes—some are more intricate in design, while others are fairly simple and just feature a couple of panels, as we see here. There’s no right or wrong way to introduce stained glᴀss into your home; it never fails to make a statement. Have fun choosing the design that goes well with your existing decor.
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Maximize Your Home’s Tall Ceilings

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Take advantage of an entryway with high ceilings and add an extra stained glᴀss panel above the front door to allow even more light to shine into your space.
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Play Off Your Glᴀss Design

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Stained glᴀss also shines in this stairwell. The accessories placed nearby are well-suited to the space with complementary colors. A few bouquets and some plants play off the flower-shaped design.
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Skip Art and Let Your Stained Glᴀss Do the Talking

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This stained glᴀss door doubles as art in what is otherwise a simple, neutral entryway. There’s no need to cover every inch of your walls in frames when you’re lucky enough to have a home with built-in beauty.
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Make It Extra Cozy

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This reading room is both moody and cozy with its vintage decor and patterned throw pillows. It’s the perfect combination of mixed patterns and eclectic design. The green stained glᴀss window adds a pop of color to the welcoming, well-curated space.

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Give a Sliding Door New Life

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Give a sliding door a bit of extra personality by adding some stained glᴀss paneling into the mix. If bright colors aren’t your thing, fear not—this neutral design is just as eye-catching as some of the bolder ones we’ve seen.
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Go Bright and Colorful With an Intricate Design

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This vibrant stained glᴀss door looks even more beautiful paired with the decorated Christmas tree in the background. If you enjoy going all out with color and patterns in your home all year round, don’t shy away from a design like this one.
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Incorporate a Practical Element

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Cleverly incorporate important details like your house number into your design. This way, your design will be intentional and practical. The stained front door draws the eye upwards with the bordered, bright colors.
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Jazz Up the Dining Room

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Imagine sitting down for meals in a dining room that boasts a full stained glᴀss wall. A setup like this one couldn’t be more sophisticated and will be the talk of all of your dinner party guests.

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Try DIYing This Double Door Addition

The Handmade Home

Why settle for plain interior doors when you can design your own using stained glᴀss? If you’re looking for an out of the box way to incorporate more color into your home, consider taking this approach, which was actually a DIY. The final result adds so much life and energy into this home.
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Add a Light Fixture to Match

Little House on the Corner

To create an entryway that really wows, pair stained glᴀss windows with a sculptural light fixture that makes an artful statement. You’ll experience some extra pep in your step as you dash out the door in the morning.
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Keep It Simple

Little House on the Corner

We’ve seen a lot of spaces that feature more intricate stained glᴀss windows, but keep in mind that there are plenty of simpler styles to choose from, too. The upper windows in this living room are one example of how a minimalist stained glᴀss design can still add plenty of charm to a space.