Brushed steel could be installed as a wall, or fashioned into an armoire, a fireplace mantle, even a coffee table.

He chose grab bars painted white rather than the more typical brushed stainless steel.

Sandblasting would dull the finish so that it resembles the exterior of the rest of the building, which is brushed steel.

"We have a table that started out pretty conservatively, with clear glass and brushed steel," Ms. Wong said.

The handle is brushed steel, mandated by the building.

For the ceiling, the designers chose brushed stainless steel that reflects light well and is easy to clean.

The standard finish is brushed steel, with a semi-gloss look.

So he stared at it, remembering the old range cooker his grandmother had in her house, all brushed black steel and glowing burner grille.

Brushed stainless steel is the basic black for architect-designed kitchens: functional, timeless, honest.

The hammer's head was fabricated from 18-gauge brushed stainless steel and measures 10 feet, 3 inches in length.