The importance of outdoor entertaining in the Australian lifestyle has certainly been recognized in modern home design, with more thought and larger budgets being allocated to landscaping. Many homes now feature outdoor living rooms as luxurious as those you’d find inside, complete with fireplaces, televisions and more. Given this, it’s not surprising that garden art…
The story of a determined woman who refused to give up on her dream. For seven years Tani Richards was told no, no you can’t do that, no it’s not possible, no we can’t help you… no no no no no! But when it came to building her dream home, for this Perth woman there…
Bathroom windows often need special consideration. After all it’s difficult to relax in a leisurely bath if you’re wondering whether the neighbours are taking a peek! This gorgeous stained glass window by Perth glass artisans Tradition Stained Glass, not only provides a peek proof solution but has become the central feature of this beautiful new…
When you’re building a new home usually a lot of time and consideration is spent in planning the areas of the home that you most use, the kitchen and living areas, bathrooms and master suite understandably get the most attention. The entry of your home however is the very first thing that visitors see, in…
Taught by his grandfather, Kim Fitzpatrick is a third generation glass artist – and his grandfather’s skills as a teacher were clearly pretty good, as Kim’s Perth based business, TSG (Tradition Stained Glass) has earned a reputation as one of the best in the business. TSG’s proven expertise in replicating and restoring stained glass in…
The owners of this new Mt Lawley residence had a 1930’s bungalow-style home in one of Perth’s inner city suburbs. The home featured stunning Art Deco detailing throughout, including art deco ceilings and windows but it was aging and in need of a big overhaul. Owners Peter and Dave decided to look for a new…
With an elevated site they’d had for many years overlooking beautiful Cockburn Sound in Coogee, owners Frances and Kevin Bucat finally set out to build their dream home – and of course like all dream homes it had to incorporate all the finishes and details they’d always imagined, which for Frances was an abundance of…
Desiring a unique statement piece for their upper level living space, the owners of this contemporary Mullaloo home approached glass artisans Tradition Stained Glass, to custom design and create a glass artwork that would complement their coastal abode and could also be illuminated for added effect.
Gorgeous stained glass windows are a well-known tradition in churches, adding to the beauty and grandeur of the space. Installed in exterior walls, the windows typically utilise natural light to illuminate the beautiful colours and hand-painted details of the glass artworks. What happens however when no natural light is available?
Fourth generation glass artist and restorer Kim Fitzpatrick from Tradition Stained Glass talks about his art practice and then takes us on a tour of the stained glass collection of the historic home Fairview in Subiaco. Click here to listen to the interview
