Textured glass can really make a project pop, but it can be difficult to spec without knowing the name of the precise effect you're looking for. The images below should give you a rough sense of what's out there.

We've found it most helpful to look at samples shot with consistent backgrounds, so you can contrast the different distorting effects. Here are some different types provided by Rockler, starting with two basics:

"Restoration" - Image/product by Rockler

"Antique" - Image/product by Rockler

Then we get into geometric effects:

"Squares, 1/2-inch" - Image/product by Rockler

"Reeded, 1/2-inch" - Image/product by Rockler

"Reeded, 1/16-inch" - Image/product by Rockler

"Master Ray" - Image/product by Rockler

"Master Carre" - Image/product by Rockler

"Screen" - Image/product by Rockler

And more organic effects:

"Water" - Image/product by Rockler

"Rain" - Image/product by Rockler

"Ice Crystals" - Image/product by Rockler

"Delta Frost" - Image/product by Rockler

"Autumn Textured" - Image/product by Rockler

"Glue Chip" - Image/product by Rockler

"Sereemy" - Image/product by Rockler

"Seedy" - Image/product by Rockler

"Dense Seedy" - Image/product by Rockler

"Krinkle" - Image/product by Rockler

"Taffeta" - Image/product by Rockler

"Baroque" - Image/product by Rockler

"Cord" - Image/product by Rockler

"Frosted" - Image/product by Rockler

If those don't do it for you, here are some more organic textures by Delphi Glass:

"Clear Cotswald" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Clear Konfeta" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Clear Ocean Spray" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Clear Raindown" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Clear Velvet Antique" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Kokomo Clear Transparent Flemish Iridized" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Kokomo Clear Vertigo Iridized" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Kokomo Clear Wavolite" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

"Single Glue Chip" - Image/product by Delphi Glass

Each architectural glass supplier may have their own specialty textures—and at the end of the day, you'd probably have to visit them in person to see their samples—but hopefully what you see here will inspire you to get started.