Classically inspired residential stained glass dome custom made for the double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built home in Vaughan.  Clear leaded glass dome installed under roof skylight illuminates the space in a beautiful way through an array of rich glass effects providing natural light. The decorative stained glass dome was featured in Builder/Architect Magazine in 2009

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, coloured crystal jewels, clear bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass, custom hand bevelled glass
• Location: Vaughan, Ontario
• Design: Rosette
• Construction management: Nova Custom Built Homes LTD

Classic stained glass dome skylight in simple geometric style for a double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built residence in Richmond Hill with coloured beveled glass and bronze textured accent glass

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, clear bevelled glass, Spectrum Granite glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass, bevelled glass
• Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
• Design: Simple geometric, classic

Classic leaded glass oval dome lay light custom-designed for the hallway of a custom-built house in King City. Beautiful plaster moldings and multi-level dome elevation inscribed into rectangular opening perfectly frame the decorative glass ceiling made of only clear textured art glass, beveled glass, pale bronze glass, and clear crystal jewels. The leaded glass oval dome design was inspired by the classical crystal cut glass pattern of the rosette element.

The decorative glass ceiling installed under roof skylight illuminates the space in a beautiful way through an array of rich glass effects providing natural light to the interior of the house. 

For the same client, we had a chance to complete contemporary kiln-cast art glass in a minimal design with pale lilac, pink, and amber accent glass chanks. The panel was installed in a basement of the house that is used as a family retreat bringing contemporary aesthetics into classic interiors

• Architectural and interior design: Makow Architects 
• Construction: SKR Homes
• Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, clear bevelled glass, crystal jewels, steel frame
• Project Location: King City, Ontario
• Techniques: leaded glass, bevelled glass
• Design: Rosette, classic

Classic leaded glass skylight lay light custom-designed for the stairs hallway of a custom-built residence on Mississauga Road, in Credit River area. The leaded glass skylight design inspired by traditional ornaments of the previous eras to reflect the contemporary approach of modern living. The leaded glass skylight installed above the staircase providing natural light to the interior.

For the same clients, we designed a set of classically inspired leaded glass windows for a dining room and kitchen to add beauty and character to the interior. You can explore more images of this beautiful custom-built house in Credit River area designed by architect Bill Hall 

• Architect: Bill Hall
• Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite glass, crystal jewels, coloured bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass, custom bevelled glass
• Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Classically inspired large leaded glass dome skylight ceiling custom-designed for the stairwell hallway of a custom-built house in Toronto. Beautiful plaster mouldings perfectly frame the decorative glass ceiling made of only clear textured art glass, bevelled glass and clear crystal jewels. The stained and leaded glass dome design was inspired by the classical crystal cut glass pattern of the rosette element

Clear stained and leaded glass ceiling installed under roof skylight illuminates the space in a beautiful way through an array of rich glass effects providing natural light to the interior of the house.

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, clear bevelled glass, crystal jewels, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass, bevelled glass
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Design: Rosette, classic
• Construction management: KeyStone Group

Large leaded glass skylight ceiling above a stairwell of a custom-built house in Toronto. The ceiling design inspired by the classical geometrical pattern of the Georgian era. The glass fabric is made of extra large crystal jewels and hand bevelled acid etched glass elements to add deep effects to the interior of the house. The skylight was featured by Builder / Architect Magazine in 2010

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Construction: Barbini Design / Built

Decorative racetrack oval stained and leaded glass lay light ceiling above a stairwell of a custom-built house in Toronto. Stained glass ceiling design inscribed into a complex steel frame structure. Classical geometrical patterns combined with the timeless elegance of acanthus leaves ornaments  

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, bevelled glass
• Techniques: leaded glass
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Design: acanthus leaves, classic

Decorative stained and leaded glass skylight ceiling above a stairwell of a custom-built house in Hogg’s Hollow, Toronto. The decorative ceiling design inspired by the simple classical geometric pattern of the Georgian era. 

• Architect: Peter Higgins 
• Construction: KeyStone Group
• Materials: clear acid etched glass, bevelled glass
• Techniques: leaded glass
• Location: Hogg’s Hollow, Toronto, Ontario
• Design: simple geometric design, classic

Luxury modern master bathroom leaded glass dome skylight ceiling that provides ambient light to the bathroom interior without compromising the privacy of the room.  The master bedroom ensuite is more luxurious than many bathrooms found in six-star hotels. Simple geometric design, clear textured glass with beveled glass diamonds, and crystal stained glass jewels of the stained glass dome transform the natural light coming from the acrylic roof skylight into a rich spa-like experience. For the same property, we complete gorgeous atrium stained and leaded glass dome  for the double-height entrance foyer that would rival The Plaza Hotel stained glass skylight

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Construction management: KeyStone Group
•  Design: classic, simple geometric design

In Press:

• 2015 The Wall Street Journal “Skylight Designs Lighten Up” by Nancy Matsumoto Read here free version >>
• 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
• The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“

More information about the house

• Inspiration: The Plaza Hotel (Blog post)
• Story of the stained glass dome The Bridle Path creation (Blog post)
• 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
• The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“
• Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors The Bridle Path Residence
• Pricey Pads “The Bridal Path”  (house images)

Large stained and leaded glass skylight above a foyer stairwell of a custom-built luxury townhouse in Toronto. A combination of clear and coloured bevelled glass with large pale jewels add texture and vibe to space. The skylight was featured by Builder / Architect Magazine in 2010

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, crystal jewels, clear and coloured bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: stained and leaded glass
• Construction: Barbini Design Built
• Location: Toronto, Ontario