Growing up, I loved chatting with my aunt about her various crafty habits. Whether it was canning her gardens latest harvest or making jewelry, her hands were always moving. Her passion for stained glass, however, always held my attention the most. She would spend hours in her workshop, only to emerge with these whimsical art pieces that absolutely enamored me. To this day, I seek out stained glass works whenever I visit historic homes or churches. So, when I noticed more homes with stained glass accents crossing my desk at Country Living recently, I got excited. In 2025, stained glass is officially back! Related StoryIve seen a notable rise in demand for stained glass in interiorsespecially with adventurous residential clients who are embracing this timeless craft in modern, innovative ways, says California stained-glass artist Debbie Bean. The colorful glasswork is just the latest grandma-adjacent decorating trend to make a comeback in recent years. (Looking at you, caf curtains and wood-paneled walls.) Its also a part of the wider design trend that rejects monochromatic sameness and has gained popularity in recent years as homeowners and design-lovers alike reject the homogenization of algorithm aesthetics. While stained glass has historic roots that go all the way back to the 7th century, it didnt reach its prime in American residential spaces until the late 19th and 20th centuries when it was popularized by Charles Lewis Tiffany. (Yes, hes that Tiffany of the famed Tiffany & Co.) Todays popular iterations reference historic forms Tiffany wouldve worked with, such as flowers, or embrace the geometrics that became popular during the Arts & Crafts movement. Regardless of your style, whether modern farmhouse or classic cottage, there are stained glass accents that could work for you and your home. Below, weve gathered up some of my favorite places to use it. The Five Best Places to Use Stained GlassIn the Entry Read McKendree for Country LivingDesigner Marynn Udverhelyi opted to keep this stained glass door, which was installed by the previous homeowner that owned a glass business, in her Nantucket cottage project.In the KitchenReid RollsDesign duo Leanne Ford and Grace Mitchell opted for a stained glass showcase in their Texas cottage kitchen. In the Dining RoomSara Ligorria-TrampStained glass accents add a bit of color to this airy dining room.In the BedroomSara Ligorria-TrampThis barn homes oversized bunk bed pair gets a fanciful spin thanks to the two small stained glass windows.In the BathroomSara Ligorria-TrampStained glass accents add a pop of color to this bathrooms entry.MORE DECORATING IDEAS:Anna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything youve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When shes not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.