A stained glass ceiling with lighting is assembled in the Tiffany technique and installed in a ceiling structure of any shape: domed, round, oval, rectangular or a ceiling panel. The lighting is placed along the outline or in the centre of the structure, depending on where the accent is needed, and the price depends on the type of glass, the complexity of the design and the number of pieces per square metre.
Key points
- A stained glass ceiling can be installed in a structure of any shape, including a dome, a ceiling panel and non-standard shapes.
- The lighting goes along the outline or in the centre of the structure; it can be accent or even lighting.
- A rose ceiling from the workshop’s catalogue: 12 sections, 1,552 pieces, 2500×2500 mm; a ceiling for a large hall: 63 sections, 12,600 pieces, 1600×12200 mm.
- If a piece is damaged, only the broken fragment is removed, not the whole ceiling.
- The price depends on the type of glass, the complexity of the design and the number of pieces per square metre.
What kinds of stained glass ceilings are there?
Stained glass ceilings differ in the shape of the structure, the style and the room they are made for. Dim Skla is a stained glass and glass workshop in Odesa, Ukraine: an art studio and a glass production facility; its ceiling panels are assembled in the Tiffany technique.
Shape. A ceiling panel can be installed in a structure of any shape, size and configuration: domed, round, oval, rectangular, a ceiling panel or a non-standard shape.
Style. The ceiling can be classic or oriental, Art Deco, Provence, Art Nouveau or minimalist, with elements of abstract painting, flora or fauna.
Room. Stained glass ceilings are installed in homes (in the hallway, entrance hall, children’s room, living room or kitchen) and in restaurants, cafés, hotels and theatres.
How does stained glass ceiling lighting work?
The lighting is placed along the outline or in the centre of the structure, depending on which part of the panel needs the accent. Light passing through the stained glass fills the room with the colours of the panel.
With lighting you can create either an original effect or standard even lighting for the room. The look of a ceiling panel changes with the type and intensity of light: bright rich colours give way to warm tones. That is why it is best to plan the lighting together with the sketch, not after it.
What glass suits a lit ceiling?
For a lit ceiling, glass is chosen by how it lets light through, and this choice determines how the ceiling will look in the evening. The Tiffany technique uses coloured, clear, semi-transparent and opal glass, with a wavy, textured or bubbled surface, as well as glass with light effects.
Clear glass lets more light through and suits a ceiling that should light the room. Opal and semi-transparent glass diffuse light more softly and put the accent on the design. Textured glass adds a play of light: waves and bubbles change how the light passes through each piece. The workshop’s catalogue also includes a round ceiling panel of clear glass with bevels, whose facets refract the light in their own way.
The workshop uses glass from European and American manufacturers and glass of its own production, made in a fusing kiln. The glass is selected after the sketch is approved, and that is when you can see how it will work with the chosen lighting.
What ceilings has the workshop made?
The Dim Skla catalogue includes ceilings of different scale, from a small round panel to the ceiling of a whole hall.
| Work | Technique | Size and complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Stained glass ceiling with roses | Tiffany | 12 sections, 1,552 pieces, 2500×2500 mm |
| Stained glass ceiling for a large hall | Tiffany | 63 sections, 12,600 pieces, 1600×12200 mm |
| Round ceiling panel | Clear glass with bevels | Round shape |
| White domed ceiling | Stained glass inserts and gold decor | Dome |
The large ceilings in the catalogue are assembled from sections: 12 for the rose ceiling and 63 for the large hall.
What does the price of a stained glass ceiling depend on?
The cost of a stained glass ceiling depends on three things: the type of glass, the complexity of the design and the number of pieces per square metre. The smaller and more numerous the pieces, the more handwork: in the Tiffany technique each piece is cut from glass, ground, wrapped in copper foil and soldered.
There is no fixed price: the cost is estimated after the sketch and glass selection. It can be reduced by using fewer pieces or replacing some of the glass with a more affordable one.
What to prepare for ordering a ceiling?
To speed up the discussion and the sketch, prepare:
- The dimensions and shape of the ceiling opening or structure.
- Photos of the room and a description of the interior style.
- Examples of stained glass you like.
- A decision on where the light accent should be: along the outline or in the centre.
Then the work goes in order: discussing the task, sketches, sketch approval, choosing the glass, cost estimate, advance payment (usually 50–70 % of the order value), production and acceptance by the client. A sketch takes from a few days to a month, and the artist visits the site when necessary. We explain how long Tiffany stained glass takes in a separate article.
How to care for it and what to do if it is damaged?
A stained glass ceiling needs no special care: it is moisture- and heat-resistant. Just wipe the glass occasionally with a glass cleaner.
If part of the structure is damaged, only the broken fragment is removed, not the whole stained glass ceiling.
FAQ
Can a stained glass ceiling be installed in a kitchen?
Yes. A stained glass ceiling is moisture- and heat-resistant, and stained glass can be installed in any living space: the kitchen, hallway, entrance hall, children’s room or living room.
What happens if one piece of the ceiling breaks?
The whole ceiling does not need to come down: only the damaged fragment is removed.
Should the lighting be planned before the sketch?
Preferably yes. The light goes along the outline or in the centre of the structure, and this determines which part of the design becomes the accent.
Does the workshop make stained glass domes?
Yes. A domed structure is one of the shapes ceiling panels are installed in; the workshop’s catalogue includes a white domed ceiling with stained glass inserts and gold decor.
How long does a stained glass ceiling take?
There is no fixed time: it depends on the sketch, the glass, the number of pieces and installation. A sketch takes from a few days to a month.
Our article on the stained glass techniques ordered in Odesa will help you choose a technique for your ceiling. To discuss your ceiling, call +380 67 783 40 89 or message us on WhatsApp. Discuss your order · Stained glass ceilings · Tiffany stained glass