Antique stained glass in today's Vintage Home

Vintage homes require appropriate decorations in order to maintain historical accuracy as well as enhance the beauty of the structure.  Many types of period homes can be embellished with the artful use of antique stain glass.  These stunning pieces can be used as windows, skylights and panels throughout the vintage home. 

Stained glass adds style to a vintage home

Leaded glass and antique stain glass are traditionally used as windows in the home.  Sometimes there are windows in vintage homes that have ornate woodwork detailing, and using curtains indoors can create a too-modern feel to the historic details surrounding the windows.  In this instance, homeowners sometimes choose to add an antique leaded stained glass window to the area.  In this way, the view is obscured for privacy, yet the light is allowed into the room, and the brilliant colors of the glass shine in all their glory.  These antique stain glass pieces may encompass the full window or perhaps only the top portion of a clear window, but they add a unique and colorful accent to an already attractive exposure.

For more information on VINTAGE HOMES in Visalia and throughout Tulare County, call Ruben Olguin (559-280-9384) or Vince Ingrao (559-799-9165) - The Vintage Home Guys - for an appointment today.

Another excellent application of antique stained glass in the period home is through the use of skylights.  By using leaded glass in a skylight, the natural light can easily shine through the artwork, setting it off to full advantage.  Skylights made of antique stained glass panels can also be used as accents on the home.  Round or oval-shaped antique leaded stained glass skylights help to break up the many straight lines in the facade of the vintage home, offering additional interest and a focal point.

Well-appointed Mediterranean-style home

Take a look at this beautiful, custom Mediterranean-style home sitting on a completely landscaped acre.

Listed at $435,000

There is a fabulous kitchen with a built in Sub-Zero refrigerator with a gourmet 5-burner range, an enormous granite breakfast bar that leads into an opulent great room.

This home features its own screen room, 2 offices, and a loft/bedroom.

There is an oversized 3-car garage, extensive concrete work, 2 tankless hot water heaters and 2 A/C units.  This is truly a unique home and a must see for any home buyer. See more pictures at Vintage Home Guys.

Call Ruben Olguin for an appointment today - (559) 280-9384.

Vintage homes

Visalia vintage home

Vintage homes - some of them wonderfully cared for over the decades - are what help contribute to Visalia and many of the other Tulare County communities’ rich architectural history.

Most people don’t know how to identify the different styles by sight. They simply refer to them as “that beautiful old home” tucked away on some shady, quiet lane. They are homes that have an appeal all their own.

We are the area’s only vintage home real estate team. That’s why we call ourselves the Vintage Home Guys. We specialize in helping people buy and sell these treasures because we have a deep appreciation for the era they represent, as well as the enduring beauty and value they still hold today.

Are you looking for a bungalow, or maybe a cottage? Are you looking for something truly unique, like a Queen Anne, or maybe an eclectic home? If you are in the market for a vintage home, it will help to know what styles appeal to you, what they are called, and the architectural features that make them unique.

So, how many vintage home styles are there? There are about 20 significant styles, each with their variations. They range from the large Arts & Crafts homes of the 1880s-1920s and the Craftsman-style bungalows of the 1900s that are prevalent in Visalia, to the Tudor revival homes with arched doorways and the open floor plan ranch homes.

Over the coming days we’ll talk about the different styles, including their exterior look, floor plans, and some of the things you will need to know to keep that home in great shape.

Along the way, we’ll also offer good advice about buying, selling, and financing a home, as well as useful tips for creating great curb appeal.