on’t you just love the elegance of steel windows? Once upon a time only found in old industrial buildings, they have been moving into our homes more and more. The strong steel makes it possible to make the mullions so much more smaller, creating larger areas for the (sun)light to shine through. Steel windows are beautiful in both modern and traditional architecture, as you can see in the images below.
The only “bugger” is that they cost three times more than traditional wooden frames… but I think it’s worth it, don’t you?
I love the unique combination of the black steel of the windowframe and fireplace
Loft bedroom in an old industrial building via Coco Lapine
Walls of steel windows in an Amsterdam apartment via French by Design
Another view of the walls of steel windows
Steel windows incorporated in a rustic farmhouse, via Architectural Digest
I love the contrast of the black steel and the ton-sur-ton interior in this tropical conservatory – via Design Chic
Another example of a rustic interior with industrial steel windows – via Dustjacket
What a great way to let in the view, wonderful combination of modern architecture combined with elegant antiques
Contrast is everything: delicate gold mirror in old industrial building. Love the cement texture on the floor too – via Greige Design
Steel windows as a room divider, smart and beautiful – via Stil Inspiration
Again, the windows are the focal point in this room, although I would have chosen for less mullions here – via The Paper Mulberry
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As accurately mentioned in the article above, steel profiles indeed allow for much more viewing area than the typical wood, vinyl or aluminum window. With more and more architects and designers being asked to build a space encompassing an open floor plan with an abundance of natural light, steel is by far the ideal solution. Although the initial investment of steel windows and doors may have an impact on the client’s decision to close, the long term savings of a thermally broken steel profile or the reassurance that their frames will undoubtedly last for years and years to come supersedes that quickly. Furthermore, with numerous types of quality steels; such as bronze, corten, stainless and many more, the ability to match traditional, industrial, rustic or even modern and contemporary styles is easily achievable.
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Hi Domenick,
Thanks for your informative comment, I’m sure my readers will benefit from it. To my readers I would like to advise to definitely take a look at Dominick’s website, it’s packed with wonderful examples of steel windows in both traditional and contemporary designs, here’s the link: http://www.steelwindowsanddoors.com/index.html
Your experience in the post shows during your writing. Great post.
I only just found out that most of my readers’ comments ended up in my Spam box, explaining my delay in responding, so sorry for that. Thanks for the positive feedback Dausch