Friday, June 23, 2017

Wheat Fields and the Palouse Inspired Design

I was responding to how I was feeling of the wheat fields and the Palouse when I created this piece.  We lived in Spokane, WA for a few years and the rolling Palouse was very beautiful.  
Blown glass as well as textured clear and colored glass were used along with hand beveled and bonded glass.




Sunday, June 11, 2017

How to Create a Spectacular Entryway! Part 2

In the previous post I showed an example of sidelight windows that are in a lot of residential entry ways.  Here is an image of another with sidelight and transom.





All of these entrances are nice, have a lot of light coming in.  But what can be done to create something Spectacular?


This makes a huge difference in the entryway!  It gives privacy yet still allowing light in the space.  It ties into the angles of the staircase  inside and hand rails outside.  It changes as the light outside changes and when the sun shines in it creates textures and colors on the adjoining walls.


Here is the before and after images of the sidelights I showed in the previous post:



Here are other entrances that have had a dramatic improvements.  With each of these there is a wonderful sense of light play, elements that tie into the surrounding space and when needed, privacy without compromising the amount of light entering the space.  In the next and last part I will explain details to look for when designing for your entryway.







Thursday, June 8, 2017

How to Create a Spectacular Entry Way! Part 1

Many homes and office spaces have entry ways that have sidelight windows and or transom windows.  These are great windows to have because of the light they bring in. They make the entry look nice and welcoming.  

In some occasions some privacy is needed due to people able to peer right into your home.  Blinds and other window coverings typically have to be custom made to fit most sizes of these types of windows, plus they obscure the much needed and wanted light.

This is one type of sidelight that is common.  Others include glass without the vinyl grid between the glass, as well as a transom above the door.

In office spaces and businesses there are varying entry ways with side lights and transom windows.  There are different ways that can enhance and really create a welcoming entry for both offices/businesses and residential space.  

In the next post I will show examples of what can be done to create a Spectacular entry way!