5 Places Greene and Greene Inspired Stained Glass Can Look Great in Your Houston Home

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5 Places Greene and Greene Inspired Stained Glass Can Look Great in Your Houston Home

Are you a lover of nature and the great outdoors? Then you should consider adding Greene and Greene stained glass to your Houston home. Characterized by warm earth tones such as sage and copper, beautiful organic shapes and designs, and their iridescent appearance, it’s easy to see why Greene and Greene glass has a popularity that’s lasted for decades.

Who Were the Greene Brothers?

Greene and Greene was an architectural firm founded by two brothers, Charles Greene and Henry Greene. As young boys, the brothers spent many days of their youth exploring the farm belonging to their mother’s family in West Virginia. It was during this time that they developed a great appreciate for and understanding of nature. Their work later on in life would not only be influenced by this experience, but also by their father, who was a homeopathic doctor. It was very important to their father that they boys received ample sunlight and fresh air in order to benefit their health. This would later be reflected in their stained glass work, which is designed to bring natural light into the home.

Prompted by their father, the two brothers attended architecture school at MIT. After graduating, they joined their parents in Pasadena, where they caught their first glimpse of Japanese architecture and fell in love with the designs. All of these factors would later influence their efforts in designing some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in the country.

Bring Nature into Your Home with Greene and Greene Stained Glass

Greene and Greene stained glass can make a great addition to almost any room of your home. Many traditional Greene and Greene designs are bold and ornate, but some modern architects choose to incoroportate their work in more subtle ways. From charming and simple stained glass cabinets to expansize and dazzling transoms, here are just a few options for where to put Greene and Greene stained glass in your Houston home.

1. Entryway

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Go bold with Greene and Greene stained glass for the entryway of your home. Featured here is the stained glass doors in the Gamble House, one of the Greene brother’s most famous works.

2. Transoms

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Add height and depth to the room by opting for Greene and Greene styled transoms. Transoms help complete your home design by ensuring that the entire room, from floor to ceiling, has been taking into consideration.

3. Dining Room

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Spruce up your dining room by opting for Greene and Greene inspired stained glass lighting or cabinetry. These installations help to add texture and warmth to the room.

4. Kitchen

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Conceal cabinet clutter and create privacy with Greene and Greene glass in your kitchen. Notice how these windows help to break up the wood and provide variety in this kitchen design.

5. Bathroom

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Greene and Greene stained glass can also add a touch of color to your bathroom design. These Japanese inspired stained glass windows set the tone for an almost Asian spa-like atmosphere in this bathroom.

Bring Your Home to Life with Greene and Greene Stained Glass from Houston Stained Glass

Celebrate your love of nature with Greene and Greene stained glass. Call Houston Stained Glass to get started on a custom design today!

Martin Faith is the founder and owner of Houston Stained Glass. Martin has been cultivating his skills as a stained glass artisan for over 30 years, passing on his knowledge and expertise to his team so that, together, they can create the most beautiful stained glass windows the world has ever seen. Martin's initial education in the trade took place in Glasgow, Scotland, the stained glass capitol of the world. He is an expert in the history of stained glass, its evolution, methods for conservation, and its many different styles and forms, including art deco, prairie, Greene & Greene, art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, mission, beveled, and contemporary. Over the years, Martin's company has produced thousands of stained glass windows, which includes custom creations made for homes, churches, and commercial buildings located all throughout the Houston metro area.

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