Stained Glass windows and glass doors do far more for a room’s decor than just look good. They also impart an eye-pleasing spectrum of colored light that adds a wonderful, energy to a room. As a decorative element, stained glass is something many would like to use, but with stained glass costing hundreds to thousands of dollars, most of us do not get to enjoy the beauty and benefits of stained glass.

An affordable alternative to expensive stained glass is decorative window films that look like stained glass. Wallpaper For Windows!™ is the leading decorative window film manufacturer, but there are a few others. This unique, adhesive-free static window film creates the look and effect of stained glass at a fraction of the cost of the real thing. From sidelights and storm doors, to arched and standard windows, to patio doors and everywhere in-between, these designs complement many color motifs and decorating styles to easily transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

For rooms that are dark because the blinds are kept closed for privacy, decorative privacy window films can bring a room out of the darkness and into the light. The artwork obscures visibility through the glass, so instead of living behind closed blinds, everyone enjoys beautiful stained glass; a room filled with light and privacy is maintained.

At night, light from the room illuminates the artwork to create a beautiful exterior effect enjoyed by neighbors and passersby.

The best decorative window films are adhesive-free vinyl films. They have more benefits than just aesthetics; they filter UV rays (protecting furnishings from fading), reduce heat and save energy. Adhesive-free films are an easy do-it-yourself project to apply and when it is time to redecorate (or move) the adhesive-free static film can be removed in seconds.

(Beware of low priced adhesive films that are decorative. Regardless of what the manufacturers would like you to believe, removing the film is no easy task. For more information on adhesive and adhesive-free films, read my article “Decorative Window Films – Adhesive vs Adhesive-free” )

If you want to add color or privacy to a room, using decorative window films that look like Stained Glass is an easy and affordable solution.

We recommend Wallpaper For Windows!™ decorative window film. The variety of designs, quality and sizes available are the best on the market.

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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.