Mar 3, 2012

{It takes time…}

We have finally finished our transom windows and I just had to share!  I really couldn’t wait any longer. 

Transom windows are typical in older homes that were built before air conditioning, and usually opened to allow ventilation of the room.  Our DIY versions do not move, but we feel they add some architectural detail to our new home…which we feel gives our house little bit more charming character.

In other words…I love them.  I do. I do. I do.  Justin has really out done himself and I’m really proud of his work!  I think he loves them, too. 

Here’s our before…

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And after…

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The glass is a clear glass, but it has some texture to that makes it look like old antique glass that you would find in older homes.  When we lived in Chicago, our apartment had original woodwork trim (just like what we recreated here) with beautiful French doors.  The glass was wavy and I loved it!  The glass we chose for this project looks almost exactly like what I remembered from our first place together…we knew immediately that we found the right stuff!

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I’m currently working on a “How To” post! Stayed tuned.

Hope you all are having a great weekend! 

18 comments:

  1. It's unbelievable how much some pretty white painted wood can do for a room. Going to save this and see if I can convince my husband to beef up our wide doorways' trim!
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  2. Very nicely done. Beautiful and unique.

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  3. beautiful!!!!love love love

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  4. Ahhh wish I could do that in our home! Looks amazing...so clean and charming those windows are...

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  5. Beautiful! I decided to use frosted glass in ours because the bathroom door had a view of the a/c vent.... Love what you've done:)

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  6. I'm so glad to see the finished product here. I've pinned your how-to's so far, hoping I'll have a home to use this in sometime in the future!

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  7. That looks fabulous! Congrats on a job well done!

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  8. Erin! That is fabulous! It's looks beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing it with me. Do you mind if I share this on my facebook page?
    Traci

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  9. The trim alone made a huge difference! The transoms are genius!

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  10. I just love this - adds so much character!

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  11. I love it! They look absolutely gorgeous and so functional at the same time!

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  12. I love it! They look absolutely gorgeous and so functional at the same time!

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  13. That's fantastic!! I have often thought of adding transoms but didn't know how I would do it. this is fantastic!

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  14. Great work. I have at least one door way that needs this above it - possibly could use it on two or three others, maybe even a fourth. Still lots to do and am not to that point yet, but will be looking forward to your how to on this one for sure. : )

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  15. Where did you get your transoms? We want to add to our 1920's California Bungalow but want a good price. Your transoms look great! Thanks

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  16. Where have you been? I miss your posts!

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