Trend Alert: Mackintosh Inspired Stained Glass For Houston Homes
Will Mackintosh Inspired Stained Glass Work With The Design Of Your Houston Home?
Mackintosh stained glass has been re-emerging in the 21st century and it is no mystery as to why– it is fabulous! At Houston Stained Glass Houston we are getting more questions each day about this trendsetting Scottish artisan and whether his designs will work with homes in Houston. Most people have heard the name Charles Rennie Mackintosh but are aware exactly what his style looks like and the sheer breadth of his work. His is an art form that could arguably be called the hallmark of an entire generation. So our answer, when people ask us if Mackintosh style stained glass is right for their home is a resounding yes! Not only because Mackintosh’s designs were so lovely but because there is simply so much of it to pull inspiration from! has so much work to pull from. Read below to better understand Mackintosh’s body of work
The Luxurious Look Of Mackintosh Stained Glass
As a designer Charles Mackintosh was prolific. Part of what draws people to his work is the supreme minimalism that characterizes it. Stained glass windows inspired by his work often include clean lines, bold pops of color surrounded by clear geometric panes and natural motifs.
The Mackintosh rose is by far his crowning achievement. Beautiful, elegant and floral, without ever coming across flowery, it is a stunning motif achieved with very few lines superbly placed. Look at the example below to see it’s genius!
Mackintosh Style Stained Glass For Your Houston Home
You can probably see the universal appeal of Mackintosh stained glass just by the pictures above. His body of work is still stunning and somehow as relevant today as it was over 100 years ago. Having this style of stained glass in your home will add modern beauty but still a sense of nostalgia to your interior design. At Houston Stained Glass we specialize in vintage styles of stained glass-like Mackintosh and are highly skilled at bringing older styles to life in modern homes and would love to do so for you.
Watch the video below to see more about Charles Rennie Mackintosh:
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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.
