Stained glass windows are a great solution to a bad view problem. They can provide great color , beauty and uniqueness to a problem window. One of the best examples of this is the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. Daily tours of this 160 room Victorian mansion are a must see when visiting the San Francisco Bay area. The construction of the mansion was the Brain child of Sara L. Winchester the heiress to the Winchester Rifle fortune. She began in 1884 and continued construction until her death 38 years later.

One of the most remarkable oddities in the mansion revolves around stained glass windows. The most beautiful stained glass piece in the mansion was placed in the window that received the least sun light in the mansion. The best window in the mansion for stained glass has the plainest lead crystal window in the mansion. Odd to be sure.

There are wonderful Tiffany stained glass windows available that can beautify any window treatment problem you may have. Try not to make Sara Winchesters mistakes with lighting. Generally speaking easterly views get the best morning light and westerly views get the best evening light.

The Winchester Mystery House also has a museum quality display of Tiffany style lighting, to include: Tiffany table lamps, Tiffany chandeliers, Tiffany floor lamps, Tiffany accent lamps, Tiffany hanging pendant lamps, and Tiffany wall sconces