Have you ever admired the stained glass windows of cathedrals or other magnificent buildings? Or, have you been challenged by unpleasant window views or lack of privacy and wondered how to cover them without shutting out the light? I’ve always thought that staining windows is a difficult art until I came across a stained glass film. All of a sudden a whole new world of decorating possibilities opened up.

Stained glass windows have been around since the late Middle Ages, often hidden within the great churches of western Europe and the British Isles. The purpose was not so much to hide the view, or even to brighten up an enclosure, but rather to control the light as a form of artistic expression. For this reason stained glass windows have also been called “illuminated wall decorations”.

Stained glass as an art and a craft requires not only artistic skill and technical knowledge, but it is also time consuming and costly. The stained glass film offers a low cost decorative solution to spruce up your home with very little effort. Different types of window glass films are available to create the look of stained glass windows for several purposes while still illuminating the room:

• Hiding a dreary view without shutting out light

• Solving privacy issues in front doors, windows or bathrooms

• Decorating a room or a house to match your style

• Enhancing a view with window films which allow to see outside

But the most compelling reason for me to choose a stained glass film is that the vinyl film is adhesive-free. There is no mess and no permanent commitment. Should your taste change for whatever reason it comes off quick and clean. And since it is so affordable it is easy to change the design of a window glass on the fly.

Decorating a window with stained glass film is so easy, even a total novice can do it in a few minutes. A great resource for stained glass films as well as tips and ideas is Wallpaper for Windows. Go and have a look to see just how affordable and easy it is to decorate with stained glass film.