15 Grand entrance foyer ideas with stained leaded glass dome ceilings

Ultimately, the grand entrance hall design sets the right tone for the rest of the home and can help to “wow” the guests and invite them inside. Here are some incredible ideas of elegant and stylish entryways crowned with beautiful stained glass domes and decorative glass ceiling lay lights

Ivory stained glass ceiling with delicate ornamental scrolls

The large leaded glass skylight in Scarsdale, NY fills the double-height entry with light. Space is bright and open with the chandelier suspending down through the center of the hall from the stained glass ceiling. Interior design by Granoff Architects

Stained leaded glass skylight ceiling for a grand double height hall foyer of a private residence. Original stained leaded glass skylight ceiling design by Victoria Balva. Pale colors of white and ivory opal glasses are the perfect match for the interior design by Granoff Architects — Stained glass skylight ceiling for the custom-built refurbished historical estate by Granoff Architects. Original glass ceiling design by Victoria Balva. Image credit Granoff Architects

Stained leaded glass skylight ceiling with chandelier for a grand foyer of private estate. Warm colors of stained leaded glass skylight ceiling harmoniously combine with the house color selection — Double-height grand foyer crowned with a stained glass skylight and a chandelier for a private estate in Scarsdale, New York. Warm colours of stained and leaded glass skylight harmoniously combine with the house colours palette. Image credit Granoff Architects

A stained glass domed ceiling crowns the entrance hall

Imagine light and airy house with a large stained glass domed skylight. The entrance hall that doubles as a great room filled with delicate elusive colours of the custom stained glass skylight

Stained leaded glass dome New Haven for a luxury custom built residence in Connecticut. Grand entrance hall foyer idea — Stained glass dome New Haven for a luxury custom-built residence in Connecticut. Acid-etched glass, hand bevelled coloured glass, crystal diamond jewels, complex frame structure, delicate elusive colours make this stained leaded glass dome one of the most beautiful domes designed in recent times. Image credit Markian Radomsky

Stained glass dome skylight ceiling intricate design for a grand entrance foyer of a luxury custom built residence — The stained glass dome skylight ceiling for a double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built residence

White marble entry reception hall with stunning stained glass dome

Inspired by the historical decorative glass ceiling of The Plaza Hotel in New York, the stained glass dome Bridle Path reflects the aesthetic of the house.
Hand-forged wrought iron railings, high-gloss marble floors give the space their signature classical style

Large leaded glass dome ceiling The Bridle Path for a reception hall foyer of luxurious custom built residence in Toronto. Original glass dome design by glass artist Victoria Balva. Interior design white marble — Large leaded glass dome ceiling The Bridle Path for a foyer of luxurious custom-built residence in Toronto. Original glass dome design by glass artist Victoria Balva. Image credit Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Large stained leaded glass dome skylight ceiling with clear glass and crystal accent jewels in classic traditional style for a grand entrance foyer of a custom built luxury residence — Large stained glass dome with clear textured glass and crystal accent jewels for grand entrance foyer of a custom-built luxury residence in Toronto

Large leaded glass dome ceiling The Bridle Path for a grand entrance foyer of luxurious custom built residence in Toronto. White marble interior design — Large leaded glass dome ceiling The Bridle Path for a double-height foyer of luxurious custom-built residence in Toronto. Original glass dome design by glass artist Victoria Balva. Image credit Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

A hallway stairway that makes the statement with a leaded glass skylight

Leaded glass skylight ceiling with clear beveled glass for staircase foyer of a custom built house in traditional style. Clear textured glass, beveled glass, intricate line-work geometry — Leaded glass skylight ceiling with clear bevelled glass for a custom-built house in traditional style. Clear textured, bevelled glass, intricate line-work geometry. Leaded glass skylight ceiling design by architectural glass artist Victoria Balva

Stained glass dome floods the front entry with sunlight

A stained glass dome skylight crowns the soaring double-height ceiling. The wrought-iron railings and plaster-work mouldings create a rich and ornate space with dramatic illumination

Stained beveled leaded glass dome with colored beveled glass and bronze textured glass for a entrance foyer of a custom built residence. Warm colors of leaded glass dome in combination with blue sky color create dramatic colors combinations. Original leaded glass dome design by glass artist Victoria Balva — Large stained glass dome with coloured bevelled glass and bronze textured glass for a foyer of a custom-built residence.

The light-flooded double-height grand foyer

Beautiful stained leaded glass skylight ceiling with crystal chandelier hanging from a center of leaded glass ceiling. Double-height grand entrance foyer — Double height grand entrance foyer with a beautiful stained glass skylight ceiling and a crystal chandelier hanging from a center of the leaded glass ceiling.

The interior designer Timothy Mather enhanced the double-height entrance hall of this gorgeous private residence in Waterloo, Ontario with the blue and clear large geometric leaded glass skylight and oval stained glass dome. Chandeliers preside over the entrance hall and stairwell

A traditional designer foyer filled with light

Natural light is the best type of light for opening up the foyer and making it seem bigger and more spacious. A large-scale leaded glass skylight commands attention and illuminates the stairwell with the light making space appear larger

Beautiful monochromatic leaded glass ceiling skylight for an entrance foyer of a luxury custom built residence in Toronto. Classically modern decorative glass ceiling to provide light and luxury to the house interior. Decorative glass ceiling design combines old style and new modern materials by architectural glass artist Victoria Balva — Beautiful monochromatic leaded glass ceiling skylight for a foyer of a luxury custom-built residence in Toronto. Classically modern decorative glass ceiling to provide light and luxury to the house interior. Decorative glass ceiling design combines old style and new modern materials by architectural glass artist Victoria Balva

A contemporary double-height minimalistic foyer for the home in Toronto

The most personal touch of all for a stylish entryway is a work of art that tells something about the hosts’ tastes and personalities. Space is bright and opened with minimalistic stained glass skylight design.

Foyer stairwell with contemporary minimal leaded glass skylight ceiling with large jewels for modern custom built residence. Stained and leaded glass skylight ceiling design compliments the modern interior of the house. Grand entry foyer — Contemporary minimal leaded glass skylight ceiling with large crystal jewels for modern custom-built residence.

Contemporary style leaded glass skylight ceiling in minimal design with clear and pale lilac crystal jewels
Grand entrance foyer staircase in contemporary style — Contemporary stained glass skylight ceiling with large crystal jewels and clear textured glass. Close up detail of stained and leaded glass skylight ceiling with reflections in the glass railings

Stunning grand entrance foyer glass dome

Enormously large stained glass dome with colored custom hand bevelled glass for a 2 story height grand entrance foyer

Stained glass dome Blue Lotus for double height entrance foyer of a luxury private residence in Toronto. Image credit L Developments — Stained glass dome Blue Lotus for double-height entrance foyer of a luxury private residence in Toronto. Image credit L Developments

Stained glass dome design with blue custom beveled glass and turquoise crystal jewels. Grand double height entrance foyer for a luxury residence in Toronto — Stained glass dome design with blue custom bevelled glass and turquoise crystal accent jewels

Stained glass dome skylight with hand beveled glass and bright blue, clear and bright turquoise crystal jewels for grand foyer entrance of a custom built residence in Toronto — Stained glass dome with hand bevelled glass and bright blue, clear and turquoise crystal jewels

Let the sunshine in through the stained glass dome!

Kate Abt designed this classic entry staircase that feels timeless

The stained glass dome at the top of a staircase foyer. Image credit Kate Abt Design

The beautiful design of the stained glass dome immediately attracts the eyes of the visitors and the decorative appeal of the leaded glass skylight is enormous. Custom stained glass domes add incredible lighting effects and uniqueness to the interior. In classic interiors, the atmosphere of luxury and sophistication is enhanced by spectacular dome skylights. Modern homes also take advantage of this type of arches. Smaller or bigger, modern, minimalist or spectacularly decorated, there is no doubt, that stained glass dome skylights will always be one of the most spectacular features in any home.