Central Fireplace

Custom Handrail Design & Installation – Steel, Wood, or Iron

Our client set out to revitalize their home's character by uncovering a hidden fireplace and making it the room’s focal point. To complement this new aesthetic, we replaced the outdated wooden banister with a custom-designed wrought iron handrail, handcrafted to bridge the gap between the home's history and its modern redesign.

Close-up of a black metal banister with white walls and furniture in the background.

Design Origin: The Influential End Flare

The client sought a subtle yet elegant design to complement their white décor and walnut floors. After seeing photos from a stay at a London hotel, where they admired a particular staircase, we sketched an overall design inspired by the pictures. The end flare became a key focal point in the final design, adding to the overall charm of the project.

Design Layout and fabrication

A caliper measuring a metal bar on a wooden work surface with a ruler also present.
A metal stair railing on a light-colored worktable, with a flexible hole punch, a folded cloth, and a yellow measuring tape nearby, in a workshop setting.
Detailed architectural drawing of a staircase with measurements and construction notes.

We sourced the balusters, top rail, and end flare from a local bespoke ironworks business that specializes in creating a wide variety of custom iron designs.

We took precise measurements of the stairs' angle and the landing area it led to. To help the client visualize the final design, we created cardboard templates and arranged them on-site, ensuring the rails would fit the space as envisioned. We also brought samples of the handrail and balusters, placing them in the area so the client could get a clear sense of how everything would look. This step guaranteed that the final outcome would match their expectations.

A Beautiful Handrail Realized

Banister with black spindles and a black curved handrail next to a white wall, with a doorway in the background.
A staircase with black metal railings leading down from a landing with a dark carpeted floor, adjacent to a white door with frosted glass panels on the left and a white wall, with a view into a room with a wooden floor and furniture in the background.

The fabrication took three days, and the installation was completed in eight hours. As an afterthought, we had to install the stair balusters, wall handrail, and floor landing rails in a freshly decorated space. We worked with great care to avoid damaging the newly painted walls, floors, and surrounding area, ensuring there was no extra work for the decorator. Overall, the client was thrilled with their new addition, which perfectly complements the renovated area and enhances the aesthetic of their home.

A staircase with black wrought iron balusters and dark wooden steps, next to a white wall and doorframe.
Interior view of a house staircase with black metal railing and dark grey stairs, adjacent to a white door with a gold knob and beige and grey walls.
View of staircase with dark wood steps, black metal balusters, and a white riser. A beige and red patterned rug partially visible on the landing. The surrounding floor is also dark wood. A window in the background lets in natural light.
The image shows a staircase with black treads and white risers, with dark-rimmed wooden handrails and black decorative spindles. Behind the staircase, there's a view of a dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a patterned rug, as well as a kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and built-in oven and microwave.