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New commission for front door panel April 2024
We have finally moved in to the flat and the stained glass is in the door. It looks absolutely fantastic and it really couldn’t have come out better! I think it is my favourite part of the flat. Facing towards the door you can really see the colours and different textures. I’ve also attached a picture when you are in the flat, the outside corridor lights aren’t on but you can still see the colours!  Thank you so much for your hard work on this piece, it really is just fantastic! 
New commission for stained glass panels October 2023
I’m writing belatedly to thank you very, very much for the wonderful windows you have made.  They are so much nicer than I expected, and I expected them to be beautiful, so that is saying something.  I haven’t yet seen them at their best either, because I got home in the dark last night and was out from 8.00 this morning until late afternoon, when I had to start a series of work calls!  However, the weekend beckons and I’m hoping a little sunshine will be in store to set them off to best effect.
It was lovely to see you again today, and to have the final window installed.  It looks beautiful and I really couldn’t be more pleased.  It has been great fun working with you and Debbie, and I feel that together we have made something special of the fabric of a building which in all other respects is fairly ordinary.  And what has been added will be there to be enjoyed not only by me but those who come after, which is a nice thought on which to rest. Already the compliments are flowing in for the new windows.  People ask first whether they are part of the original house (authenticity box ticked), but you can see they are doubtful that 1930s stained glass would have been quite so dramatic in an ordinary house.  They’re then very impressed to learn they’ve been specially commissioned and designed. For my part, I’m now seeing them in sunshine and they’re looking great. They really are the making of the hallway and landing - now destination spaces rather than spaces to pass through!
New commission for front door panels April 2023
We are delighted with the front door – it is exactly as we visualised . Thank you for your all your time and effort in achieving what we wanted.
Repair to front door panel January 2023
You have done such an excellent professional job and our door now looks really eye catching. Thank you so much and for working so neatly and quickly.
New commission for set of interior doors August 2022
Thanks so much for all your hard work and dedication to the project. We’re really delighted with the outcome. Thank you so much - we really do love them: they are the sparkling *star* of the show in the library!
Repair to painted and stained glass panels, March 2022
My sincere thanks to you both for the conservation and repair of Margaret’s panels. They look wonderful and I feel you have restored them to their original beauty and robustness.
Repair to front door panel, November 2020
The window looks fantastic, thank you so much for your meticulous work. Perfect.
Commission for numbered transom, October 2020
We just wanted to send you an email to say how happy we are with the stained glass - it’s honestly beautiful and we can’t stop looking at it!  We’ve had to wait until today to finally see it in all of its glory as fitting had been delayed, but now it’s up we are just so so happy! We have already had so many comments from friends and family about it and I have passed your website on to all of them, including our door fitter who said how beautiful the glass was! Also to say that Debbie did a wonderful job with the numbers! 
Commission for internal transom, October 2020
 Dear both, this is just a line to say ... how successful the deco panel has been... even on dull days it is very decorative, and in the morning sun it is an absolutely brilliant glowing spectacle - not just the light pouring through all the colours, but in the secondary coloured light that it sends to the walls. It has transformed a rather dull lit hallway, and has even lifted the effect of the stained glass panel in the inner door itself.
Repair to leaded lights, March 2020
 Your repair to the leaded windows in the summerhouse is excellent – thank you so much...We are thrilled to bits to have the repair done so quickly and so beautifully, especially in the current circumstances. Thank you so much.
New commission for feature panel, February 2020
Mark and Debbie are wonderful to work with, so creative, enthusiastic and skilled in their art. I took a photograph of a special painting to them and they recreated it as a beautiful, inspirational window in glass. It was a house-warming present to my daughter and she and her whole family love it and are thrilled by how it adds an emotional and visually exciting aspect to their room. It changes with the light and uplifts the spirit. Thank you so much.
Repair to front door panel, January 2020
The door looks fabulous. Thank you for the speedy service.
New commission for front door and transom panels, August 2019
 Just to say thanks again for your excellent work on our door. We are delighted with the new stained glass and think it looks great. [Our daughter] said when she saw it "is that our new front door? WOW!" -- sentiments which we all share. We really appreciate the care and attention that has gone into this work.
New commission for set of front door panels, November 2018
Thanks ever so much - we absolutely love the new stained glass windows!  Every time we're in the hall or kitchen we can't stop thinking how amazing they look!  We even had a card through the door this morning from one of our neighbours saying how beautiful it all looks - "like a work of art" in their words!
New commission for transom feature window, August 2018
Thank-you so much for making such a fantastic window. I am so pleased with both the design and colours. It surpassed my expectations, which were high, and I can’t wait to have it up in our hallway
Commission for sliding pocket doors, May 2018
AN EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE RECEIVED! From initial enquiry through to installation, our experience with Designs in Glass was exceptional. Mark and Debbie worked with us to design and create 4 stained glass panels for a pair of pocket doors, for the entry way in our home. We received an excellent level of service, they were upfront about the cost, we had the opportunity to select each piece of glass and they were communicative throughout the process. Outstanding quality, creative design and a now beautifully complete home. Thank you so much.
Repair to stained glass panels, November 2017
..... am absolutely thrilled with what you’ve done.   Many thanks indeed - you’ve done a really excellent job.  
Repair to stained glass door panels, October 2017
It looks stunning. I can't get over what a fantastic job you have done. Many thanks. We will enjoy it for many years to come!
New commission for two oval feature windows, June 2017
We have just collected our two oval stained glass windows that we commissioned from Mark and Debbie. They are absolutely beautiful and are everything we hoped they would be - the workmanship is fantastic.  Mark and Debbie are very welcoming and happy to discuss thoughts and ideas and will make suggestions to improve the designs. A very professional service and we would highly recommend 'Designs in Glass'.
Repair to stained glass front door panel, April 2017
Thank you so much again for the fantastic job you did. The window looks amazing and one can easily see how much care and thought went into the production process. We can't be grateful enough. I am not sure how often we need stained glass repaired in our house, but I will make sure I recommend you and Debbie as often as I possibly can.
New commission for front door, February 2017
Just to say again how delighted we are with the windows.  They are just beautiful and transform not only the door but the hallway as well.  Thank you so much.
New commission for front door, December 2016
We are absolutely thrilled with the windows,  thank you again!!!
Lead light repairs , December 2016
Thank you for all your work today. The windows look beautiful.  
New commission for internal door, November 2016
Mark and Debbie made and fitted glass panels in a door for me in my Edwardian terraced house. I am *delighted* and I recommend them very highly. The result is beautiful. They put artistic flair into it, while still managing to listen to what I wanted and to fit their design to my vague sense of what I was asking for. And the craftsmanship in the installation was perfect. Their work is highly professional, with artistic flair.
New commission for front door, November 2016
It has been almost a year since we had the glass in our 1930s front door replaced by Mark. Since then not a day has gone by when I have not thought to myself that ‘this was one of the best jobs that has been carried out in our house’. The stained glass has not only improved the overall feel of the hallway, making it more interesting and providing a beautiful array of colours when the sun comes through but has also restored an original door into a beautiful entrance statement. The colours and textures carefully chosen by Mark match the original perfectly.  Mark had us involved in the whole design process and checked that we were happy with everything throughout the design process. He was extremely reliable and his price was very competitive and went above and beyond in terms of the time he spent with us and the attention to detail. This was by far the best customer satisfaction experience I have had in a long time. Something that seems hard to get these days.
New commission for front door, November 2016
It looks absolutely splendid. Thank you so much. It has more than lived up to our hopes. Can't wait till Saturday morning to see it in daylight - though it's splendid enough now. Off to stand outside again and look in at my dream door!
New commission for large feature window, August 2016
... it exceeds our expectations, you have done a very professional and beautiful job. We would be delighted to be references for you, not that I am sure you need them... Thank you.
New commission for front door, August 2016
I am so pleased with the new Windows in my front door. They look as though they've always been there yet are obviously contemporary - exceeded my expectations by a long way!
New bi-fold doors with stained glass, June 2016
Thank you so much for the magnificent piece of work! We're both so impressed how beautiful the doors are. I keep them shut most of the time so can enjoy the view. Not very practical but sooo satisfying! ;-) I smile every time I look at them. Started thinking where else we could put stained glass in the house ;-) Thanks again! It was such pleasure to work with you...... The doors are the most beautiful asset to our deco - and bring us lots of joy, lots of speechless visitors. 
New window commission, April 2016
Well, it went up this morning and it looks wonderful. We can't thank you enough for a fantastic piece of work. It's superb.
In-situ leaded light repairs, April 2016
We are delighted with the work you have done, It's such specialist delicate and skilled work you do and so glad we found you. 
New commission for front door window, March 2016
Thank you Mark (and Debbie for your design skills), It was a pleasure to work with you on designing and installing this window as a surprise Birthday present for my mother: from your sensitivity and patience (despite my vagueness at design stage), and for offering your own creative inspiration - to working to a tight time frame, and problem solving quickly and efficiently at fitting, in order to be able to unveil on the day. Mark listened and communicated and offered practical and creative advice throughout the process; went out of his way to make this a special birthday surprise; and made me feel like we were on the same wave length from start to finish. We are thrilled with the result which brings soft light, warmth and subtle beauty to a previously dark hallway! Great job, really enjoyable experience! Highly recommended. Thank you
New commission for internal window, March 2016
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark and Debbie's wonderful work - helpful, patient and supportive through the whole designing process and with fantastic end results - a beautifully made piece that's transformed a window with no view into a lovely focal point - thank you both so much.
New commission for front door, February 2016
Thank you very much for all your help and advice and for installing such a beautiful stained glass on our entrance door. We are very happy with it.
New commission for internal window, February 2016
Mark, the windows looks wonderful, I am glad it's done and very grateful for your excellent work, many thanks and kind regards to you and Debbie.
In-situ repairs to lead lights, January 2016
Once again, many thanks for your excellent and prompt work. All up to your usual high standard.  I’m sure you will hear from us again in the future.
New window commission, November 2015
Thank you so much for the stained glass window – we are absolutely thrilled with it....
New window commission, October 2015
Just to thank you again for the fantastic stained glass and for taking so much time and trouble over it. It's everything we'd hoped for and more. The light it casts into the bathroom when the sun's behind it is mesmerising.
We'd wholeheartedly endorse your work; the experience has been a great pleasure from day one.
New commission for front door and internal transom, October 2015
We are very, very pleased with the results of your work!
New commission for front door, May 2015
This is just a short note to let you know how pleased we are with the stained glass in our front door. The colours and the design have worked out really well and it's a real addition to the house. Thank you for the care you took in the detail – the result is really a delight.
Repair to church porch leaded lights, March 2015
Very many thanks for repairing our porch windows so expertly – it all looks so much better. I am sure we will be in touch with you again!
Repair to stained glass window, December 2014
I thought you might like to know that our son, normally the harshest critic of any work we have done on the house, was home last weekend. His comment on the stained glass repair was, basically, “Wow.” Praise doesn't come much higher than that!
New commission for front door, to client's design, October 2014
Thank you so much for making up the panels for us and for all your advice and help in choosing the colours. It has been fascinating to watch the windows change over the course of the day and evening and then to wake up to them this morning with the sun coming through them. We are really going to enjoy living with the new addition to our home. Many thanks once again. We couldn't be more pleased with the end result.
New commission for front door and transom, to client's design, August 2014
I had some very good advice from Mark as I was planning to have stained glass panels made up and fitted into a upvc front door and fanlight. Stained glass, as he told me, is designed for wood doors but as I had upvc the stained glass had to be encased inside double glazed units. He and Debbie painstakingly went through my designs and choice of colour and must have put hours into this job for which I will be eternally grateful - nothing was too much. I can't stop admiring my beautiful new door!
New commission for front door, to client's design, August 2014
I love the panel you have made for our door. It is exactly what I wanted and the glass in the roses is fantastic! I wish we hadn't waited for 15 years to do this! I really appreciate all the advice you gave on the glass and the care you took in turning my picture into reality.
Assessment of damage to church windows, July 2014
Thank you very much indeed - brilliant report . You can be assured that for future work we shall be back in touch.
Cabinet door repair, July 2014
A very, very big thank you. We appreciate your skilled work.
Repair to stained glass panel, June 2014
Thank you so much for repairing our stained glass panel, it really does look lovely hanging in the hall. I am really pleased with it ... Very many thanks for all the trouble you took over it. It has a new lease of life now.
Memorial stained glass window, April 2014
Thanks so much for coming to fit the window... - it looks beautiful! The window looks even better today if that's possible - sun streaming in through it :)
Memorial stained glass panel, March 2014
Thank you so much for all the time, thoughtfulness and care you put into producing the wonderful stained glass panel for me.... It was a great experience working with you both, sharing ideas and skills (yours!).
Repair to glass shade, January 2014
Just to say thank you for the fantastic repair job you did for us! Our little glass shade looks wonderful in situ again!
New commission for front door, January 2014
A relatively small commission for Mark, but he provided a very personal and helpful service, taking the time to send us various prototype designs and even photos of how they would look in place once made. I appreciated the help in choosing the types of glass and the colours for each component and always felt very confident in the final outcome. Now we have a beautiful new front door, many thanks!
New commission for front door, to client's design, December 2013
We commisioned Designs in Glass to make a stained glass panel for a 1930's front door. We wanted to keep the facade of the house true but with a bit of personalisation. We decided on a snowdrop as the theme for the panel and drew (not vey well!) what we thought we wanted and emailed it over. Mark duly returned the design, drawn properly this time, with a couple of options. We then visited the workshop to choose each individual colour for the diffent sections. Whilst we were pretty sure in our mind exactly what we wanted, both Mark and Debbie were keen to offer advice based on their vast experience. This advice proved invaluable as the end result was so much better than we could ever have hoped, a truly beautiful door that transformed the front of our house. We have received many compliments on our new door but I think the best testament is the fact that the Lady of the house managed to scrape her car on the wall when parkingup the drive as she was too busy admiring the door that was already a couple of weeks old. Mark and Debbie are a lovely couple who listened to what we wanted and delivered a piece almost identical to our original design. They were ontime with delivery and very easy to work with. It's just a shame we only have one front door.
Window repairs for chapel and hall, November 2013
We had several badly broken stained glass windows at our church's premises in Wooburn Green. Mark gave us useful practical advice and several options for full versus partial rebuilding - all very clearly explained and priced. The end result was excellent: a combination of rebuilt and repaired windows with carefully matched replacement glass where required. All done on time and to budget. Can't recommend too highly - we would certainly use them again.
New commission for front door, November 2013
The window is fantastic!! We love it. Thank you very much.
New commission for front door, to client's design, August 2013
Thank you for all your hard work. We're over the moon, it's better than we expected.
Partial refurbishment of door panels, July 2013
I have seen the doors and they are truly lovely! Thanks so much.
Fused glass commission, June 2013
Thanks very much for your help and the great attention to detail that you've given this piece.
New window commission, May 2013
Your window is fantastic - we love it. Thanks for matching the pattern too on the wavy glass - very much appreciated. Thanks again for your time. It's really a beautiful piece of work.
Leaded light repairs, April 2013
I am very pleased with your work, it has been a pleasure to deal with you and you clearly take pride in your work. I'm sure we'll be seeing you again.
Leaded light repairs, April 2013
Dear Mark, thank you for all your hard work and a super job!
Repairs to front door panels, November 2012
I would like to say that we are delighted with the work, and at its speedy and prompt completion. Many thanks.
Bespoke fused glass placemats, November 2012
We are absolutely thrilled with them. So, thank you for making them so well for us.
New commission for front door, November 2012
Many many thanks for the very beautiful glass you put in my rather dirty old front door. I LOVE it and I will clean that door, soon.
Picture window commission, August 2011
Thanks again for a fabulous and professional job.
Kitchen tiles, April 2011
And thanks again for everything, we both really like what you have done and the finish is great.
Fused coaster set, February 2011
.....both I and my daughter will definitely be recommending your business to friends - and we very much look forward to meeting you at one of the craft fairs.
Internal window commission, January 2011
THANK YOU so much for an excellent job..... The standard of your work is first class, but above all your caring attitude has made the whole process very easy.
Fused dish commission, January 2011
Thank you so much...I'm so impressed with your swift efficient service so I will definitely recommend your business to family and friends looking for something special.
New commission for front door, October 2010
It is beautiful and I am totally in love with it!!!
C18th lead light restoration, July 2010
Thank you for an excellent job and to time...we have no objection to you using the photographs in your publicity. You did a very good job and might as well boast about it!
C17th window conservation, February 2010
Many thanks again for all your work on the window, which I'm really delighted with.
Front door panels, November 2009
All the windows are looking fantastic!!
Fused glass dish commission, July 2009
The little dishes are STUNNING! Thank you so much.
C19th window repair, July 2009
With thanks for an excellent job.
New internal window, January 2009
We are still extremely happy with our window and everyone who comes to visit thinks it is fantastic!

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