stained glass, stained glass panelDecorative glass is installed to homes and buildings for the inherent artsy feel but I have found that stained glass sort of kills two birds with one stone because it also offers privacy. The church I grew up going to had huge upright rectangular stained glass panels positioned in the church entrance and behind the choir and priest. Whenever we would walk up to the front doors the first thing you’d notice is the angel designs. During Christmas time just about everyone who considered themselves Catholic would show up. There was such an overflow that people would have to sit downstairs and watch the service over a closed loop TV.

As people were seated in the main church, ushers would hold people waiting at the door until the first group was seated to avoid a mad seating rush. I distinctly remember not being able to see how full the church was because the only windows looking in were stained glass. The privacy glass kept us all waiting and hoping good seats were still available. I think stained glass on the front of a home is a great idea for say an upstairs bathroom because light shines through but no one can see in.