Beautiful and Elegant Stained Glass Domes

Stained Glass Dome Designs

May 28, 2014

Just one of the many stained glass dome designs offered at Stained Glass Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stained Glass Dome Design Options
Whether you have a restaurant, hotel, casino, retail center, church or government building project, you will be sure to offer a dramatic and engaging ambiance when you install a stained glass dome.

How to Choose a Stained Glass Design
When deciding on adding a stained glass dome to your building, you will want to consider a few things before selecting a stained glass design:
• What architectural style is your building? If it’s art deco, classical, modern or some other style, you would want a stained glass design that reflects that same style to tie the look all together.
• What is the building used for? If it is a religious structure, then you may want to add some type of religious stained glass design. Or, if it is a government building, perhaps the stained glass design may have something that symbolizes that. If you are adding a stained glass dome to a university, you may want to add some university symbols or mascots to the design.
• Will you be using natural light or an artificial light source to light your dome? Different designs tend to work better under each type of light or there are some that work well if you plan to use both natural light and artificial light to bring the stained glass dome to life.
• Are there particular colors you could use to emphasize a company’s corporate identity or align with your brand? This can further your brand message as well as enhance the overall ambiance of your structure.

Our Stained Glass Design Catalogue
At Stained Glass Inc., we offer thousands of different stained glass designs, including religious stained glass dome designs and non-religious stained glass designs. Within our stained glass design catalogue, we also feature specific themes like nature or abstract as well as those that emulate a certain stained glass style like Tiffany or Frank Lloyd Wright.

Of course, our stained glass professionals can also create a custom stained glass design for your dome based on your ideas or a specific pattern that you have developed. You can work with our stained glass team and create something that fits your ideas and works within our modular design system for our stained glass dome manufacturing process.

The Stained Glass Inc. Advantage
There are a number of reasons to work with Stained Glass Inc. on your stained glass dome design:
• We do not use lead in any of our stained glass.
• Our stained glass is made from polymers that are much more durable than glass as well as rich mineral pigments that are designed to last longer in terms of the brilliance and color consistency that they offer.
• We have a process for creating stained glass domes that uses a modular construction so you can easily install the dome without construction or further remodeling.

Get Your Stained Glass Dome Estimate
To learn more about designing a stained glass dome, including using one of our designs or creating your own, or to receive a free estimate, please fill out our contact form or call our team of stained glass specialists at 903-454-8376.

Stained Glass Dome Restoration

April 29, 2014

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Replacing Damaged Stained Glass Domes
Although Stained Glass Inc. does not actually do stained glass dome restoration, the team can help rebuild a new stained glass dome based on the original design. This blog covers some of the reasons why we do not do restoration and why it is often a good idea to create a new stained glass dome instead.

The Process of Stained Glass Dome Restoration
There are many beautiful, but old and damaged, stained glass domes that are in need of repair or restoration. Often, these antique domes are covered in dirt or are fragile or broken.

The process of restoring a stained glass dome may involve something as simple, although time-consuming, as a good cleaning to remove grime and debris. Other times, pieces of the stained glass dome may have faded color or have been broken and are in need of replacing. Even more complicated is that the stained glass dome’s structure and support system may be deteriorating, including the frame. If the dome is very old, it may be that the glazing sealants were also inadequate to protect the stained glass dome.

Stained Glass Domes: Restore or Replace?
There are many things to consider before deciding whether a stained glass dome should be restored or replaced. The older the stained glass dome may be the more work and cost will be necessary to restore it to its original beauty. The cost and effort may be too much for the budget, depending on the extent of restoration work that may be needed.

In many cases, the better alternative would be to completely replace the stained glass dome. This could provide a cost-effective alternative that also takes advantage of new technology and materials that are environmentally-friendly, free of lead, and offer a longer life for the stained glass dome.

Custom Stained Glass Dome Designs
While we do offer an extensive range of stained glass dome designs, our team of seasoned stained glass professionals and artisans also enjoy making custom stained glass dome designs. That means that we can work with a stained glass dome design that you have in mind. This is an excellent alternative when you may need to consider completely replacing an old and damaged dome.

The stained glass dome design you may have can be recreated by our stained glass master craftsmen. Beyond just recreating the stained glass dome design for you, we can also size the dome to fit your existing space. This is because our domes are made from modular pieces so you do not have to think about any construction to make a new dome fit in the old dome’s space.

Another advantage to having us recreate your stained glass dome from scratch is that we use polymers that are stronger than originally used in your dome as well as advanced adhesives and structural materials beyond what is required from existing safety standards. This means the new stained glass dome will withstand more and last longer.

Call for a Stained Glass Dome Estimate
To learn more about replacing your old stained glass dome with an environmentally, energy-efficient, stunning new stained glass dome and to receive a free estimate, contact us now! Fill out our contact form or call our team of stained glass specialists at 903-454-8376.

Custom Stained Glass Domes

March 31, 2014

Stained glass dome

Beautiful custom stained glass domes can be created to fit your specific style and taste.

Custom Stained Glass Domes
While Stained Glass Inc. offers every design and style imaginable for stained glass domes, including traditional and modern styles as well as religious and non-religious designs, we are known for offering a completely custom service for stained glass domes.

What to Consider When Designing a Custom Stained Glass Dome
When thinking about how to design your custom stained glass dome, there are many things to consider:

• What do you want to express with your stained glass dome? For instance, are you trying to add ambiance to a restaurant or hotel or are you looking to enhance the interior design on your home? Do you want to highlight a religious or inspirational message for your church?
• Where are you putting the stained glass dome in your structure? This may determine the size and scope of its design as well as the colors.
• What type of light source do you want and when will it mostly be on display? You don’t have to rely on natural lighting to enjoy a stained glass dome because artificial lighting can back light the dome. This also allows the dome to be enjoyed in the evening, which is often necessary for a restaurant or casino.

Our Custom Stained Glass Dome Designs
To create a signature look for your stained glass dome that you will not see anywhere else, you can work with our team to design a stained glass dome that represents your brand, location, and type of business or personal style. Because we use a modular design process, we can create just about anything you can imagine.

Everything about our custom stained glass domes is about your personal specifications, including size, pattern, and colors. You can provide an example as a rendering or sketch or our artists can create a picture.

Our customization process also includes designing the dome for a natural light source, an artificial light source, or both.

The Benefits of Partnering with Stained Glass Inc.
There are a number of benefits of working with Stained Glass Inc. on a custom stained glass dome:

• No lead is used in the stained glass production process, offering safety and health benefits.
• The polymers used are stronger than regular glass and deliver higher impact resistance.
• The team of stained glass professionals has extensive expertise and skill in crafting stained glass, using traditional processes and modern technology.
• The company has created some incredible stained glass for clients all over the world in a wide range of applications and structures.
• Our team is friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive, so you know your image, technical, and installation questions will be answered and you will be able to enjoy the design, ordering, delivery and installation process for your custom stained glass dome.
• We provide complimentary design consultations as well as free quotes.

Learn More about Custom Stained Glass Domes
To find out just how easy it is to design and order a custom stained glass dome, contact our team of stained glass professionals now to get more information, receive a free custom quote, and discuss your ideas. You can reach Stained Glass Inc. by filling out our contact form or calling 903-454-8376.

Stained Glass Dome- Style and Design

March 17, 2014

Stained glass dome pattern.

This unique and colorful design is perfect for use as a stained glass dome.


Stained Glass Dome Style and Designs
For everything from restaurants, casinos, and hotels to universities, libraries, and government buildings to churches and shopping centers to even homes, stained glass domes provide light, beauty, and inspiring ambiance. With a diverse catalogue of stained glass dome styles and designs, we are sure to have what you are looking for to fit your construction or remodeling project.

Styles of Stained Glass Domes
Our stained glass domes come in many styles that reflect different architectural periods and forms. For examples, we have stained glass domes that emulate Tiffany as well as Frank Lloyd Wright. We also offer modern, contemporary, abstract, traditional, religious and non-religious stained glass styles.

Stained Glass Dome Designs
To provide that rich aesthetic sense to your structure, our seasoned stained glass design team has already developed an extensive collection of stained glass dome designs that cover many themes, including religious imagery and non-religious designs like nature, mosaic, kaleidoscope and more.

The stained glass designs for domes offer a brilliant array of colors that can be highlighted by natural light or they can be backlit with LED lighting. The color palette is seemingly endless with everything from bold and rich hues to pastels and luminescent shades of white.

Our master stained glass artists have years of experience developing these stained glass designs, perfecting the art of stained glass and selecting only the finest mineral pigments to use.

Custom Stained Glass Dome Designs
Besides the styles and designs offered in our catalogue for stained glass domes, we can also create a completely custom stained glass dome. This provides you with a way to enjoy a signature stained glass design, helping your stained glass stand out even more.

Our stained glass designers and master craftspeople work directly with clients on coming up with the perfect design. We offer complimentary stained glass design consultations as part of our regular service.

Because our stained glass domes are made from modular pieces, they can be combined in just about any way to make the size of dome that fits your space. As part of the consultation process, our team of stained glass specialists is happy to answer any and all questions you may have related to stained glass specifics.

Our Stained Glass Advantage
Beyond the amazing artistry and extensive collection of stained glass dome designs, our stained glass offers a significant advantage over other companies. It is completely lead-free and environmentally friendly, offering a way to reduce drafts and lower energy costs.

Additionally, our stained glass is made from polymers that are much stronger than traditional glass and have passed numerous safety standards, providing durability and impact resistance to stand the test of time.

Free Estimates for Stained Glass Domes
Our stained glass design, ordering, and installation process is easy. Start with a free estimate today for your commercial or residential stained glass dome project to find out how you can enjoy the illuminating and stunning colors of stained glass domes. Fill out our contact form or call our team of stained glass specialists at 903-454-8376.

Building Stained Glass Domes

March 4, 2014

Building a stained glass dome.

Basic drawing for stained glass dome assembly.

Building Stained Glass Domes
Whether used for residential or commercial applications, stained glass domes provide a way to brighten a room or space as well as add beauty and ambiance through dramatic colors and artistic patterns.

Our stained glass domes are safe, lead-free, and 200 times stronger than leaded glass. Each one is made with the finest details and has undergone UV lab testing that shows that the stained glass dome can be exposed to ten years of UV light without fading. Our stained glass domes are also lightweight and shatter-resistant.

Stained Glass Dome Assembly
While you may think that stained glass dome installation may be cumbersome, time-consuming, and complicated, we have the assembly and installation process down to a science so you do not have to do any ‘heavy lifting.’ This is because we have developed a modular process for installation that does not require major construction or remodeling to add a stained glass dome to your structure.

To show you just how easy it is to add a stained glass dome, here are the assembly instructions we typically provide to customers to help them add this beautiful architectural touch to their structure:

1. Assemble the metal frame.
2. Bolt the base ring together, following the matching lettered parts on each component.
3. Bolt the longitudinal ribs at the center ring together. Do the ribs on the opposite sides first to add stability to the stained glass dome frame and then finish off bolting together the other ribs.
4. Add the polymer stained glass panels. These are attached with nuts and washers to threaded anchors.
5. Add black silicone at the joints where the stained glass panels meet the frame of the dome.

Before ordering and installing your stained glass dome, it is recommended that you still ensure you are meeting local building codes.

Lighting Your Stained Glass Dome
Before ordering your stained glass dome and assembling it, you will need to consider where to place it in your structure to get the desired light level.

For stained glass domes placed under a skylight, it is important to make an enclosed box to seal the light shaft between the dome and the skylight. Of course, if you still want to show off the stained glass dome in the evenings, you will need to add a lightbox as well for nighttime viewing.

For those domes installed with a lightbox, you can add both dimmable LED lights and florescent lights, which allow you to change the light intensity throughout the day or evening to create different levels of ambiance for the space.

To ensure you get even lighting, keep the light sources away from the dome panels as much as possible. This means leaving at least 8-10 inches of space between the dome panels and the light source. This will allow for the light to indirectly illuminate the back of the dome.

Free Estimates for Stained Glass Domes
To learn more about custom ordering, shipping, and installation, please contact our team of stained glass professionals who are happy to assist you with any questions or concerns. We also offer free estimates for stained glass domes. You can reach us through our contact form or by calling 903-454-8376.

Lighting for your Stained Glass Dome

February 17, 2014

Stained glass dome.

Colorful stained glass dome design provided by Stained Glass Inc.

Stained Glass Dome Lighting
Found in commercial and residential spaces, stained glass domes offer a way to illuminate a space in a beautiful way through an array of colors and effects. This feature can be added to a meeting space, chapel, classroom, office, hall, sanctuary, restaurant, casino or even a home.

Adding a stained glass dome does not have to involve major construction or remodeling. Instead, there are different types of stained glass domes available that allow you the option of natural light, artificial lighting, or even a combination of both.

Natural Lighting for Stained Glass Domes
Stained glass domes can rely purely on natural light. They can be added below an existing skylight or opening in your structure. This provides easy installation while adding beauty through one or more stained glass designs. An additional benefit of using a naturally lit stained glass dome is that it can help reduce lighting costs for a home or business.

Stained Glass Dome LED Lighting Options
While you may think that designing and installing a stained glass dome for your home will be expensive and involve significant remodeling or construction costs, we have made both processes simple and affordable. And, you do not even need a window or natural light source to enjoy it.

Accessible both night and day, our LED lighting options use a light box that gives the appearance of a stained glass window. A light box is simply placed behind the dome and mounted to the ceiling to create the light needed to illuminate it.

The environmentally-friendly LED lighting can be illuminated with LED lights rated for 30,000 hours of use without having to change a bulb. That is the equivalent to 14 hours of use per week for about 40 years. This can also save on lighting costs for a business and home while allowing the beauty of the stained glass dome to shine any time.

There is also the option of combining natural light and LED lighting to enjoy the best of both worlds, using the sunlight throughout the day and then switching to LED lighting so that the stained glass dome can still be used in the evening for an elegant feel.

Custom Stained Glass Dome Orders
We completely customize everything about your stained glass dome order. That includes the shape, size, design and colors. Whether you choose from our stained glass design collection of religious and non-religious designs or you submit your own stained glass design idea, our stained glass professionals can create it and ship it to you, factory direct. Our stained glass domes meet all code standards for safety and breakage resistance.

Ordering a Stained Glass Dome for Your Commercial or Residential Project
It’s easy to order direct from the manufacturer and enjoy the affordability and easy installation of our stained glass domes. Learn more about stained glass domes and how they can add light and beauty to your home or business. We offer estimates by filling out our contact form or calling 903-454-8376.

Stained Glass Domes for your Home

February 3, 2014

Stained Glass Domes: Residential

Stained glass domes are often featured in hotels, casinos, restaurants, libraries and other spacious locations. However, these same colorful, bright, and dramatic domes can also become a beautiful architectural feature in your own home. The stained glass domes offer a range of benefits for any home style or size.

The Benefits of Residential Stained Glass Domes

As a truly unique feature in your home, a stained glass dome will offer many advantages that you may not have considered:

  • The elegant domes add a unique focal point and set your home apart. Placed in a foyer or solarium, any guests to your home will immediately be in awe of its sheer beauty and dramatic effect.
  • The light source produced from the stained glass domes brighten a home and change the mood of any space. The light source can be natural or artificial, depending on the style and size of your dome.
  • Domes can be used in numerous spaces to change the lighting effect of those areas throughout the day, including a master bedroom or bath, library, or staircase.

Designing and Installing a Stained Glass Dome in Your Home

While you may think that designing and installing a stained glass dome for your home will be expensive and involve significant remodeling or construction costs, we have made both processes very easy and affordable.
Everything about our stained glass domes can be completely customized, including virtually any shape. While offering a catalogue of hundreds of stained glass designs, you can also submit your own stained glass design idea that matches your personal interior design. Our designers work with you directly to ensure the design is what you envisioned.

And, you do not have to change the structure of your house just to enjoy a stained glass dome. Instead, the dome is created in panels that work as part of a grid system that has been designed to fit your space. When installing a dome that relies on natural light, it can be placed directly below an existing skylight in your home. If you choose to use artificial light, such as LED lighting for your dome, it can be placed anywhere in your home because no opening in the roof has to be created to enjoy it and it can be controlled with the flick of a switch.

You even have the option of creating a stained glass dome that uses both natural and artificial lighting. This way, you can use the power of the sun to illuminate the dome during the day but still enjoy it in the evening hours thanks to the artificial light source that has been added.

Ordering a Stained Glass Dome for Your Home

Discover the beauty, luminous color, and craftsmanship of stained glass domes for yourself by getting a free estimate from Stained Glass Inc. To learn more about custom ordering, design possibilities, and ease of installation, you can either fill out our contact form or call 903-454-8376.

Stained Glass Domes for Restaurants

January 20, 2014

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Custom designed stained glass dome at Opryland Nashville.

The Benefits of a Stained Glass Dome in your Restaurant

Restaurants are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from the competition. One of the ways that dining establishments can do this is through their ambiance—something many diners seek as part of their restaurant experience. One of the most visually striking ways to create a dramatic look for your restaurant is to add a stained glass dome.

Ambiance, Warmth, and Romance with Stained Glass Domes

As one of the most dramatic architectural features that could be added to a restaurant, stained glass domes provide a unique ambiance for your guests. Imagine how your diners will feel enjoying a romantic meal under the warmth and soft glow of a stained glass dome.

The luminous, rich colors of the stained glass dome can be lit by a skylight in your restaurant, by efficient fluorescent and LED lights, or by both. Either way, stained glass domes add color and light to a space that may otherwise be too dark or lack the design aesthetic that sets your restaurant apart from others.

Installing a Stained Glass Dome in a Restaurant

Installing a stained glass dome is easy. That’s because the domes have been designed as modular pieces so they can be combined to make any size dome. The panels are designed to work with new or existing grid systems in your restaurant. Even if you are adding a stained glass dome to an existing restaurant, it will not have to undergo construction or remodeling to make it fit.

When you receive your stained glass dome, it arrives in prefabricated units. All you need to do is assemble the steel frame and set the modular stained glass panel pieces into the frame.

The Design Freedom of Custom Stained Glass Domes

Master craftsmen have created a wide range of sizes, shapes, and designs that are made to fit in with your restaurant’s architectural and interior design. If you do not see a stained glass design among Stained Glass Inc.’s catalog of thousands of designs, you have the design freedom to work with our team to custom create anything that fits your vision. That means using a crest, logo, or specific color palette that matches your existing restaurant décor.

The Stained Glass Inc. Advantage

There are many advantages to selecting Stained Glass Inc. for your restaurant stained glass dome. As a world-class leader in stained glass, we only use the finest quality materials available and utilize a process that is lead free, providing safer stained glass.

Another advantage of working with us is that we offer studio direct prices on completely custom stained glass domes. Ordering direct from the manufacturer provides you with additional value that makes it affordable to add a stained glass dome to your restaurant.

Ordering a Restaurant Stained Glass Dome

For a free estimate or more information on how your restaurant will benefit from the beauty of a stained glass dome, please fill in our contact form or call us at 903-454-8376. Our team of stained glass professionals is available to explain the custom stained glass dome design, ordering, and installation process.

Stained Glass Domes for Casinos

December 5, 2013

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Custom designed stained glass dome at Opryland Nashville.

Adding Stained Glass Domes to Your Casino Decor

Stained glass domes are a stunning architectural feature and extraordinary work of art that is sure to impress any casino guest as soon as they step foot in the gaming area, entrance lobby, or buffet area. Beyond the beauty, ambiance, and warmth these stained glass domes offer for a casino, they are an excellent way to bring in natural light or add color by backlighting the ceiling area where it is located.  Stained Glass Inc. has designed, customized, and manufactured stained glass domes for casinos all over the country and the world.

Stained Glass Domes Provide Architectural Flair

Stained glass domes help showcase various parts of the casino to help it stand out among the competition in a city full of casinos. Beyond enhancing the casino’s brand image and overall appearance, a stained glass dome can help change the feeling of a space. Stained Glass Inc. has a gallery of existing dome designs or you can work with our stained glass design specialists on a custom design.

For example, if a casino wants to create an intimate space, such as a bar or club area, the stained glass dome can focus on dark colors and the ceiling can be lowered to bring the dome closer to the guests. However, if the casino wants to create a grand and spacious effect, lighter colors and a higher placement of the dome within the structure can open up an area of the casino, including a lobby, main gaming floor, shopping arcade or restaurant.

Stained Glass Domes Install Easily

When thinking about how to install domes, it used to require a lot of construction and careful planning because the domes were heavy and required remodeling of the existing casino structure. Once placed, the stained glass domes would then need some type of support structure to keep it in place.

Thanks to Stained Glass Inc.’s modular stained glass dome construction, installation is now easier than ever. Our stained glass domes are lightweight, which means no heavy equipment and only simple architectural support needed to hold it in place. Because the stained glass dome is custom made to fit your existing space, there is no extensive remodeling work required.

Custom Stained Glass Domes Last for Years

Stained Glass domes are made from a polymer blend that adds to their durability. For stained glass domes that come in contact with the external environment, the domes have been tested to withstand a range of weather conditions. Our backlit stained glass domes are designed to be installed within a building and use LED lighting that can last up to 30,000 hours before bulbs need changing.

Benefits of Using Stained Glass Inc. Stained Glass Domes

  • Visually dramatic feature that offers extraordinary stained glass craftsmanship
  • High-impact resistance and durability to withstand weather and extreme temperatures
  • Completely customizable in size, shape, design and color
  • Low maintenance
  • Affordable

Get Your Free Estimate on a Casino Stained Glass Dome

For an estimate or more information on how your casino can enjoy the beauty and durability of a stained glass dome, please fill out our contact page or call us at 903-454-8376. Our stained glass professionals and design studio specialists are standing by to work with you on adding the beauty, opulence, and grandeur of a stained glass dome to your casino.

Stained Glass Domes for Resorts and Hotels

Stained Glass Domes for Resorts and Hotels

February 15, 2013

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Stained Glass Domes for Resorts from Stained Glass Inc.

Stained glass domes are both beautiful and grand, making them perfect for any resort. Stained glass domes immediately inspire awe in viewers, and they can have a variety effects on the perceived scale of a room. Stained Glass Inc. provides a variety of world class stained glass domes that are both affordable and easy to install.

Stained Glass Domes Alter Perception

The colors in a stained glass dome can do a lot to either cloister or open up a space. Darker, rich colors may seem to make a space smaller and more intimate, while lighter colors may give the impression that the space is larger and more spacious than it may actually be. The master artisans at Stained Glass Inc. are experts when it comes to picking out colors and designs for the desired effect. Whether you have an entry hall that you want to appear more airy and spacious, or you have a restaurant or bar that you want to appear more intimate, stained glass domes will look fantastic at your resort.

Stained Glass Domes are Easy to Install

Old fashioned stained glass domes are incredibly heavy and difficult to install. Many of them require specific architectural support to be built into the structure in order to hold them aloft. Stained Glass Inc. has a solution: lightweight stained glass domes that are easy to install and easier to maintain. Our world class stained glass domes can be installed in virtually any structure and require very little in the way of architectural support. No matter the scale of your establishment, we can find the perfect stained glass dome to fit your resort.

Custom Stained Glass Domes that are Built to Last

One of the advantages of working with any member of the Stromberg Group is the ability to custom-design your order. With Stained Glass Inc., we can design your stained glass dome with any design you can dream of, and we can build your stained glass dome to fit in any space. Whether you are looking for something in more of a Tiffany style, or you are looking for something a bit more traditional and ecclesiastic, if you can dream it, we can design it. Better still, due to the durability of our polymer blend, you can be sure that your custom-designed stained glass dome will be appreciated for generations to come.

Advantages of Stained Glass Inc. Stained Glass Domes

  • More affordable than traditional stained glass
  • More durable than traditional stained glass
  • Easy installation
  • Low maintenance

 

Contact Us Today for More Information or an Estimate

Interested? For more information about how to custom-order your own stained glass dome, or for an estimate, contact us today by visiting our contact page or calling us at 903-454-8376. Our team of expert artisans and craftsmen are on call and excited to work with you to make your dreams of stained glass a reality.