Steel Window Design Embraces Colour

“The fact we could powder coat the steel windows and doors in such daring and vibrant colours made them the perfect choice of material.”

Five recent projects reflect that trend. In Sydney’s inner west, the company worked with Carter Williamson Architects on Rosso Verde House to create a stunning series of steel windows and doors in Dulux’s Painted Bark, a deep rust shade that is a defining feature of the home. For a house in the inner east of Melbourne, with architecture by Herbert & Howes and interiors by Norsu, Steel Window Design supplied a range of custom steel doors powder-coated in Dulux Pink Sand and classic Dulux Flat White, and they’re a distinctive and splendid feature of the residence.

The company also collaborated with Salvatore Malatesta of Melbourne’s renowned St Ali Coffee on its General Store in South Melbourne, with eye-catching front doors in a soft green (Pale Eucalypt by Dulux), and with Fowler and Ward Architects to specify steel wall dividers for the interiors in a dramatic Dulux shade, Manor Red. “The space St Ali occupies is in a warehouse, so both Salvatore and the architect wanted to play on these industrial origins,” says James. “The fact we could powder coat the steel windows and doors in such daring and vibrant colours made them the perfect choice of material.”

“We often invite architects and designers to our showroom and sit down with them to discuss what they’re trying to achieve with their project.”

Bronze remains an on-trend hue, and Steel Window Design worked with interior designer Bec Judd to create divine bronze-toned steel shower screens and an elegant hallway door for a project in Mt Buller, Victoria. For a house in Melbourne’s Eaglemont, the company partnered with M.J. Harris Group to pair brass hardware with its custom white steel doors that divide the kitchen from a formal living space and a laundry. The brass hardware complements the fresh white powder coat of the steel doors and matches other bronze tones in the kitchen.

Collaborating with the A&D community is an integral part of the company’s operations. “We often invite architects and designers to our showroom and sit down with them to discuss what they’re trying to achieve with their project. As everything we do is custom, we can work with them to bring their vision to life. Our showroom sits above our factory, too, so not only can they see the product being made, but they can touch and feel it, and also bring prospective clients in to see our work.”

“If a client is after a specific colour from the Dulux range, we work with the powder coater to achieve this, often commissioning a sample so the client can see what the finished product will look like.”

Colour-matching is also an essential part of the company’s offerings. “We can powder coat our windows and doors in any colour in the Dulux and Interpon ranges. We work with an accredited Dulux powder coat company in Melbourne. If a client is after a specific colour from the Dulux range, for example, we work with the powder coater to achieve this, often commissioning a sample so the client can see what the finished product will look like. As well, we can match our silicone and hardware to the paint or powder coat colour, too.”

All the brand’s windows and doors are sand blasted and double powder coated in Melbourne – supporting local suppliers – and, as most of Steel Window Design’s products are glazed and tested to meet strict Australian standards, they easily match the energy ratings required for additions and new builds. “They’re a beautiful feature in any home or workplace,” says James, “which is why we’re seeing architects and designers specify them if they want a feature or point of difference in their design.”