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A local client was doing a home renovation and wanted to upgrade the mudroom stair area. The interior designer had a vision for a modern, artistic rail and a dog gate to go with it. We were happy to help bring this vision to life!

            We utilized 3/8” rectangular flat bars and then gave them a 90 degree twist. Then we mounted them at a 45 degree orientation. This gave the entire iron railing the visual illusion of changing as you viewed it from different angles. This was a stroke of design genius as it dramatically elevated this iron railings design from ordinary to extraordinary! Topped with a modern bronze caprail, this stair railing turned out nothing short of phenomenal!

            As part of the scope of work we also created a custom iron gate for the dog pen directly underneath the stairs. This iron gate had the same picket design, with four horizontal bars. We custom created an iron gate latch that was very minimal. The color scheme was quite a dialogue, looking at different bronze, silver, and black hues to determine the best choice to maintain visual harmony within this design space. Ultimately, the end result of the gate went flawlessly together with the railings.

            We finished them off by putting it through a sandblast, pre-treating and powder-coated process to end with a specific hue and robust finish that will provide visual impact for many years in this Pennsylvania home.

Do you want a custom rail for your specific design space? Contact us to get a custom one of your own! 

Need more inspiration? Check out our other work on Pinterest or Houzz!

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Thanks to the Compass team. The original work that was done 12 years ago still looks great. Unfortunately, we had to remove the railings to install new pillars this year due to weather related issues with the stones. Compass removed the rails and reinstalled them after the repairs were done. All looks beautiful again.

Thomas Zentz

We were thrilled to work with Compass again on our back porch project! The end result is gorgeous and the process was seem less. In a time characterized by delays, labor shortages and supply chain issues, Compass exceeded our expectations by providing a beautiful product and outstanding service in a timely manner. We look forward to working with Compass again in the future on all our metalwork needs.

Thank you so much again for your help!

Gina Bevan

Compass was very flexible when we changed our design. Quality was so wonderful, and unexpected.
We would never go to anyone else.

Amy Stone

Amos, your team exceeded extremely high expectations. The stairs are the heart and soul of the house, and as the main focal point are a treasure to the owners and architect. Every visit is followed by “come see the stairs”. I know how challenging it was to build and install this masterpiece, having worked as a builder for 50 plus years, and admire how your crew stayed positive and focused throughout. I can’t wait for the next one!

Custom Home Builder~ Northern VA
Front entrance metal gate