5 STEEL WINDOW DESIGNS THAT'LL MAKE YOU RETHINK YOUR NEXT PROJECT

Steel windows boast a sleek, modern look. They've been used by architects for generations in numerous residential and commercial settings. But despite their beauty and longevity, we count only three (three!) active steel window manufacturers in the United States. Notably, one of those manufacturers did work at Bill Gates’ house.

Steel windows are an underappreciated design concept for architecture. It's time we address this injustice.

A MODERN BEAUTY

Check out any contemporary style website or magazine. You may notice sleek, clean lines are well received within luxury home and commercial building designs.

Steel offers a modern, rich aesthetic that other materials --- like wood, vinyl or aluminum --- simply cannot replicate. Steel makes your design unique (memorable!) -- and capable of making a bold statement (rather than no statement).

Steel windows offer narrow sight lines -- perhaps their most striking feature. The amount of undisturbed light they let in can enhance the rest of your building, too, by inviting a warm, pleasant vibe to a room.

The modernized beauty of steel has shone through in more than just windows. Metal framing enhances the delicate aesthetic quality of glass architecture. Architects and home decor buffs have also used steel-framed panes in:

Shower doors

Safety barriers

Photo frames

This mighty material can either be solid or perforated, sculpted or austere, without sacrificing its strength or durability. This fosters extreme creativity and innovation in architectural design.

Steel can be coated to retain its original color, or it can be exposed to the elements to create a gradual color-changing effect. It’s offered in numerous colors to match your personal preference.

Steel windows Bethesda, Md.

House in Bethesda, Md.

Note how this home in Bethesda, Md., radiates warm beauty -- not coldness, a trait many associate with metal. In the airy kitchen, steel-framed windows showcase views of the owners’ garden. A wall of steel windows in the breakfast bay shows off a breathtaking landscape. Simply put, this look is for people who love views and natural light.

Salvador Dali Museum

Salvador Dali Museum

On the more commercial end, the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., stands out for its double-helix glass and steel elements. Glass and architectural metal come together to create a futuristic, surreal experience to match the namesake’s art style.

Steel windows in a rustic farmhouse-style home

Rustic farmhouse-style home

Steel windows don't necessarily dictate an industrial look for your home. In this example,  they're used in a rustic farmhouse style with an Italian or French or Italian vibe. Others might see it as a hint of greenhouse ambience -- just look at all the light and scenery you get with thin sight lines.

Steel windows in pottery studio

Pottery studio in Palisades, N.Y.

This ceramics studio was previously a farm's machine-repair shop. The floor-to-ceiling windows help create a space of peace and creativity.

Steel windows Florida

University of Florida Research and Academic Center

Like the nearby Dali Museum --- also a design by architecture firm HOK -- the University of Florida needs to be strong enough to withstand hurricane-force winds. The gorgeous glass structure is encased by a windstorm-resistant box that grounds the building.

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