What Is Corten Steel? Buy Metal Online

Published On - 25th January 2023

Emily Aged Metals, Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Interior Design, Kitchen, Steel

Gorgeous Corten Steel Interior Design Ideas

Corten steel is commonly used in architecture and gardens because of its exceptional resistance to the elements, but increasingly it’s appearing in interior design. The vivid, textural finish of this distinctive metal looks at home in rooms with an industrial or rustic theme. From stylish kitc...

Published On - 30th June 2022

Emily Aged Metals, Architecture, blog, Copper, Corten, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

Amazing Show Gardens from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

The show gardens always shine at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and last month’s festival was no exception. Returning to its usual May date after the pandemic, the glorious horticultural celebration offered garden designs meant for relaxing, exercising, thinking and more. Here, the ideas of the ...

Published On - 27th June 2022

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, Steel

Ten Examples of Jaw-Dropping Corten Architecture

Corten steel is one of the most visually stunning and durable architectural metals you can buy. This clever and versatile material has come a long way from its humble beginnings, when it was designed for fabricating freight train carriages in 1930s America. These days, it’s used in some of wor...

corten steel used used as panels in a modern garden design

Published On - 31st May 2022

Emily blog, Corten, DIY, Garden

Amazing Small Garden Ideas

If you love gardening, chances are you’ve found yourself idly scrolling through Instagram or Google images looking for inspiration for your own outdoor space. Sometimes, it can feel like all the gorgeous gardens on the internet are bigger than yours, boasting sweeping lawns, separate patios an...

Published On - 29th May 2022

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, Garden, Steel

Beautiful Blue Blooms for Corten Steel Gardens

So: you’ve decided to use Corten steel in your garden design. Great choice! As well as its vivid, textural finish, this amazing architectural metal will last for many years to come. But what plants should you fill your Corten planters with? Which flowers will look most impressive bobbing away ...

Published On - 22nd March 2022

Emily Architecture, Art, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Steel

Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas

Spring is here, and for many that means time for a garden update. We could write all day about the benefits of Corten steel in the garden: its rustic good looks, its durability, its versatility. But the best way to show how great this metal megastar is is with rich images. Here are some of...

Published On - 21st February 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, Art, blog, Brass, Copper, Corten, Galvanised, Steel

Metal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look

As well as looking good, metal can also make some really interesting noises. That’s why lots of sculptors working in metal also consider the sound of their artworks as well as the aesthetics. So, for your listening (and viewing) pleasure, here’s a list of some of the coolest metal sound ...

Published On - 31st January 2022

Emily Aged Metals, Architecture, blog, Corten, Steel

Beautifully Blended Building Extensions Made with Corten Steel

After the popularity of our last post on Corten steel houses, we’re bringing you more architecture made with our favourite rust-coloured metal. Not everyone can start building a whole new house from scratch, but for many, an extension might be a more realistic opportunity. And what beautiful e...

Published On - 24th December 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Steel

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

There are plenty of reasons why Corten steel cladding is a great choice for houses. As well as its striking, rust-coloured looks, this unique metal is incredibly durable when pitted against the elements. The rust colour is a result of oxidisation, which happens when the metal is exposed to moisture....

Published On - 30th November 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Interior Design

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

Buy Metal Online customer Dan Cooper recently clad his two garden sheds in our gorgeous Corten steel (below). This was a smart move, not only because Dan’s sheds went on to win our #MadeWithMetal competition, but because Corten looks great and lasts a long time. Forget worrying about maintaini...

Gorgeous Corten Steel Interior Design Ideas

Amazing Show Gardens from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Ten Examples of Jaw-Dropping Corten Architecture

Amazing Small Garden Ideas

Beautiful Blue Blooms for Corten Steel Gardens

Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas

Metal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look

Beautifully Blended Building Extensions Made with Corten Steel

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

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