Sidelight & Transom Stained Glass Gives Houston Homes a Major Upgrade
When most people think about stained glass, they imagine the ornate windows in century old cathedrals and churches. But the truth is that stained glass is actually a very popular choice for residential architecture. By adding sidelight and transom stained glass, you can give your Houston home a major upgrade in appearance and resale value.
What Are Sidelights & Transoms?
Many homeowners have sidelights and transoms, but aren’t aware of it because they’re not familiar with the terms. Sidelights refer to the small elongated windows placed on either side of your front door or entryway. Sometimes they appear in pairs, sometimes singular. Transoms are windows that are placed on the upper half of your wall. They are used for aesthetic purposes and to allow more light to enter the interior.
3 Reasons to Consider Sidelight & Transom Stained Glass
So why should you consider replacing your sidelights or transoms with stained glass windows? Well, there are more reasons than one. Below we’ve outlined just some of the benefits that stained glass has to offer your home and family.
1. Stained glass creates privacy.
Without some kind of window covering, strangers can easily see straight into your home. But blinds and curtains block out the sun and make your home seem dark inside. That’s why stained glass is perfect for your entryway. It adds privacy to your home while allowing for plenty of sunlight.
2. Stained glass can increase the resale value of your home.
Having stained glass can be beneficial if you ever decide to sell your home. It looks attractive to new buyers and gives your architecture a high end look.
3. Stained glass makes sidelights & transoms look beautiful.
Other than letting in light, sidelights and transoms really don’t do much for the aesthetic appearance of your home. But by replacing ordinary windows with stained glass, you can make your sidelights and transoms look more interesting and add a touch of elegance to your architecture.
The Finest Sidelight & Transom Stained Glass in Houston
Houston Stained Glass creates the most beautiful stained glass windows in all of Houston. Call us today to get an estimate on stained glass sidelights or transoms for your Houston area home.
Martin Faith
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.
