8 Ways to Use Steel

Homeowners may shy away from steel, often found in skyscrapers, for its cold, minimal reputation. From facades to garden walls, these projects show that the material can be just as inviting as its cozier counterpoints like wood or stone. View Slideshow Slideshow

Steel can be used as an interesting and inexpensive facade treatment. Black corrugated steel gives this Portland home a distinctive facade, while keeping costs down.

Image courtesy of Lara Swimmer. View Slideshow