Now it is possible to walk safely on glass deck flooring, to peer through glass handrails winding up a sprawling staircase, or to glance out handmade, customized windows that envelope the surrounding mountain vistas. Whether you need a shower that provides privacy from the neck down or you want to recreate an image from your favorite photograph in a highly detailed glass etching, modern applications of glass in today’s custom home construction and remodeling projects is limited only by your imagination.

As a world leader in architectural and decorative glass design and installation, SGO Designer Glass is devoted to the craft of using glass both as a medium for artistic expression and as a construction material, giving homeowners the ability to blend contemporary touches with mountain post-and-beam construction or add non-traditional interior design to unique mountain homes.

Interior aesthetics are personal and important and SGO designer Glass customizes every piece of glass to ensure each design complements the room for which it’s intended. The flexibility is possible because of the assorted types of glass, colors, finishes and looks available to create entryways, family rooms, room dividers and full-wall mosaics. By having access to all types of architectural and decorative glass for both interior and exterior applications, there is no project too daunting or large, unique or unusual.

In the shower, highly detailed glass etchings can provide privacy and views. Slump glass and sumiglass can add texture and light. Colorful glass backsplashes, intricate custom cabinet insets, cracked glass tabletops and countertops give your kitchen a unique and personal look. Antiqued beveled mirrors, panels, skylights and even night lights enhance bars and entertainment areas. Even a hot tub can be privatized with artistic flair.

The diversity of designer glass includes:

Handcrafted & Crafted Stained Glass, Leaded & Beveled Glass
SGO designer Glass crafts selected pieces of authentic art glass into beautiful windows, assembling them with one of five types of came and soldering them to completion. The glass showcases all the random lines, bubbles and variations in color, grain and texture that exhibit the charm and beauty of traditional art glass.

Stained Glass Overlay
Stained Glass overlay appears as traditional stained glass but is built on a solid glass panel. In this process, handcrafted films are permanently bonded to the glass and metal tape is then applied to give the look of stained glass while maintaining the strength of a single panel. The finished panel, often showcased on shower doors, windows and entryways, is airtight, watertight and strong.

Slump Glass
Slump Glass is a dramatic new dimension in heat-molded architectural glass, offering architects, designers, contractors and homeowners an expansive palette of decorative and functional opportunities. Slump glass is a product of heat “slumping,” which is often referred to as “kiln-formed,” “heat-molded,” or “cast” glass. developing a basic technology originally conceived in Europe, slump glass was first introduced to the architectural marketplace in North America in the mid-1980s.

Sumiglass
Sumiglass is a contemporary expression of the traditional Japanese shoji screen, the delicate paper-and-wood room dividers found in Japanese architecture for centuries. A sumiglass panel creates a balance between light emission and privacy. The glass can be a bold counterpoint in the design of a room, or a subtle enhancement integral to the overall setting.

Laser Etching
Laser Etching is the method used to transform an image onto a piece of glass. Artisans laser a high-definition photograph onto the glass in a process that provides greater detail than traditional acid or sandblasting methods. The process is a personal way to add elegance to your home and incorporate a memory that is special to you.