A luxury custom-built residence with a double-height entrance foyer crowned with a beautiful oversized atrium stained and leaded glass dome skylight inspired by the Plaza Hotel in New York.  The glass dome was designed with different kinds of clear textured art glasses, accented with delicate elusive colours of crystal stained glass jewels and bevelled glass.  For this luxury property we also designed a stained and leaded glass domed ceiling for a modern spa-like master bathroom ensuite

 The stained and leaded glass dome The Bridle Path was featured multiple times by prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, National Post, The Gentlemen’s Journal

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: leaded glass
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Interior Design: Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors
• Construction management: KeyStone Group
•  Design: classic, rosette, acanthus

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)

Decorative classically inspired stained and leaded glass dome custom designed for the double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built house in Great Neck, New York.  Colored hand bevelled glass in combination with clear bevelled glass and clear textured glass create luxurious appearance of decorative glass dome providing natural light. The glass dome was featured in Our Homes Magazine in 2010 

• Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, coloured crystal jewels, clear and coloured bevelled glass, steel frame
• Techniques: stained and leaded glass, custom hand bevelled glass
• Location: Great Neck, New York
• Design: classic

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

Modern stained and leaded glass interior door lights for the house in Oshawa. Stunning clear mouth-blown Lamberts glass, fused glass, bevelled glass in contemporary minimal design

• Materials: clear textured mouth-blown glass Lamberts, fused glass, Saint Gobain pale emerald mouth-blown glass
• Techniques: stained and leaded glass, fused glass
• Project Location: Oshawa, Ontario
• Design: Contemporary, abstract

Stained and leaded glass front entrance door system was designed in contemporary abstract style for a renovated historic residence in London, Ontario. The image depicts an abstract  tree in bloom to symbolize the hope and expectations of a new prosperous life. The project was featured in the House and Home Magazine

• Location: London, Ontario
• Materials: Duncan cold-worked glass, glass nuggets, slab glass, fused glass, clear architectural art glass, lead, copper foil
• Techniques used: fused glass elements, clear textured glass, copper foil, stained and leaded glass, insulated glass units
• Design: contemporary, artistic lines 

Contemporary kiln-cast art glass in minimal design made of dramatic clear textured glass with pale lilac, pink and amber accent glass chanks. Even though the custom-built house was designed in classic style, the panel was installed in a basement of the house that is used as a family retreat bringing contemporary aesthetics into classic interiors

For the same client, we completed a classic leaded glass oval dome lay light for a traditional hallway 

• Architectural and interior design: Makow Architects 
• Construction: SKR Homes
• Materials: clear textured glass, fused glass
• Techniques: kiln-cast glass
• Project Location: King City, Ontario

Modern stained and leaded glass wall divider to separate living room space from the kitchen without blocking natural light. The stained glass panel was designed with open exposed edge of the glass with gentle pale emerald mouth-blown glass and fused glass lace

• Materials: clear textured mouth-blown glass Lamberts, fused glass, Saint Gobain pale emerald mouth-blown glass
• Techniques: stained and leaded glass, fused glass
• Project Location: Aurora, Ontario
• Design: Contemporary, abstract

Contemporary stained glass octagon window hanging for a staircase landing of a custom-built house in Royal York, Toronto. The shape of the panel mimics the octagon window shape and suspended in the opening if the clients decide to move to a different house. Bold bright colours, clear textured glass, glass nuggets create an impressive focal point for a small landing area adding privacy to high traffic area

• Project Location: Royal York, Toronto, Ontario
• Materials: textured clear glass, Duncan glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
• Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass
• Design: contemporary, abstract

Contemporary art glass windows designed for a family room with a fireplace. The contemporary abstract design symbolizes ever-burning fire 

• Project Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Materials: textured clear glass, Duncan glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
• Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass, insulated units
• Design: contemporary, abstract