Frosted Glass, Inside & Out! - Sans Soucie Art Glass

etched glass pattern frameless doors shredded frosted glass from inside — INSIDE View. Jagged Peaks all glass doors.

frosted glass doors outside jagged peaks — OUTSIDE View.

What a difference a VIEW makes!

The main factor that will change the viewing appearance of any of our etched, carved, stained glass and frosted glass is one thing, and one thing only: LIGHT! And in the case of our art glass, being ARCHITECTURAL Art Glass primarily illuminated with natural sunlight (which, by the way is really the best form of lighting for it), is the time of day, and whether you’re viewing from inside our outside!

As you’ll see in the examples included in this blog, glass and the artwork applied to it will take on a completely different effect, depending on how the light hits the frosted glass art.

The most obvious difference comes when the frosted glass is viewed from inside or outside of the home or building, and whether it’s day or night, the factors change again. Colors will change, details in the carving will stand out and the visibility thru the glass will change as well. One of the best examples we can give you is the “Jagged Peaks” all glass doors. These doors were photographed in the day, are ½” thick bronze glass, and have been sandblasted with a frosted pattern on the outside surface. From the outside, the glass takes on a dark brown hue, and creates a nice level of privacy when looking in. Viewing the glass “from the inside out”, it looks completely different. The glass almost appears clear, but if you were to look at “clear” glass side by side, you’d see the difference.

frosted glass doors window geometric out — “Sun Odyssey”, viewed from OUTSIDE.

frosted glass doors window geometric in — Inside View

When viewed at night, the opposite becomes true. The glass is illuminated from the inside, and so when viewed at night, as you approach the door, you would be able to see IN to the house or building. The same rings true, even on clear glass. Viewed at night from inside the house, the glass will appear darker and take on a different look. It’s really one of the great things about frosted glass .. light changes everything and the art glass will have a different look depending on the time of day you’re viewing it.

To better understand how different sandblast techniques affect the look and privacy level of your glass, be sure to visit our About Our Glass page. There, you can explore a visual tool that compares our various effects side by side, showing how the same design changes in appearance and privacy—from fully frosted and private to designs with clear areas that are more decorative. It’s a great way to see how light and design interact—and how each effect brings something uniquely beautiful to both sides of the glass.

etched carved glass squares pattern doors — “Squares Pattern”, grey glass, viewed from OUTSIDE.

etched carved glass squares pattern doors inside — Inside View

Sans Soucie Art Glass: Handcrafted Frosted Glass Doors, Windows, Showers & More Since 1976

Family-owned and operated since 1976, Sans Soucie Art Glass leads the industry in the art of sandblast frosted glass, carved glass, and hand painted glass, transforming ordinary glass into Works of Art Captured in Glass recognized worldwide.

Innovative Frosted Glass Door Designer Tool

In 2010, we invented and launched our Frosted Glass Pantry Door Designer – a fun, easy-to-use tool that makes it simple for anyone to design and customize not only pantry doors, but a wide range of frosted glass doors for every room.

Explore our Frosted Glass Doors Collection

Our custom frosted glass doors include a beautiful variety for every style and space:

If you already have a door, and only need the glass insert, we also offer:

Elegant Frosted Glass Throughout Your Home

While our frosted glass doors are a top choice, we also create stunning glass products for every area of your home, including:

Free Shipping. Expert Packing, Peace of Mind

With FREE SHIPPING on most orders and worldwide delivery from our studio in Palm Desert, California, every order is packed in-house by our expert glaziers using custom materials and proven methods — ensuring safe arrival with a damage rate of less than 1%!

Explore our complete frosted glass doors collection and find the perfect frosted glass door for your space. Have questions? Contact us today!