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The sleek aesthetic of stainless steel cable and railings makes a beautiful design accent for decks, stairs, and balconies. Stainless steel has a clean, modern appearance while being durable with minimal maintenance. Stainless can have a brushed, mirrored, or powder-coated finish to create the desired design effect. Whether for an interior or exterior railing project, we customize our stair and railing designs to fit your requirements.

Ultra-modern Stainless Railing and Stairs

To achieve the desired ultra-modern aesthetic for this home, we created a floating zig-zag stringer staircase with 316 stainless steel cables and railing posts. To accentuate the steps and create ambiance as well as light the stairway, we included brushed stainless steel risers that reflect the under-mounted LED lighting. These cool design elements resulted in a one-of-a-kind modern staircase.

Vertical and Horizontal Stainless Steel Cable Railing

A key design element for this home was to establish a seamless connection, effortlessly bridging the house to the patio, poolside spaces, and the ocean beaches. Equally essential was creating a serene place to relax without impeding the ocean views. This clever combination of vertical and horizontal cable railings achieves this result while adhering to national pool regulations. The railings feature mahogany top rails that conceal strips of LED lights, providing ambiance for nighttime entertaining. The 316 stainless steel railing posts are finished with a number 6 brushed polish. Stainless steel escutcheon plates were CNC-machined to perfectly fit the posts and conceal the mounting plates.

Elevate Your Oasis: Modern White Pool and Sleek Stainless Steel Cable Railing

The modern white pool trend, with its bright, sophisticated aesthetic, transforms any backyard into a luxurious retreat. The pristine white finish beautifully reflects the sunlight, enhancing the sparkling clarity of your pool water and creating an inviting, luminous ambiance. To complement the pool, we designed and fabricated a polished 316 stainless steel cable railing system with vertical and horizontal cables. The sleek, minimalist design of the stainless steel railings adds a contemporary touch that feels both open to the gorgeous ocean views and secure.

Rustic Industrial Stainless Deck Railings

Chosen for its angular design and open cutouts, our Chicago-style cable railing system adds a sleek, contemporary look to any home. The industrial elements of the home include an exposed timber beam structure with large metal flanges and bolts. This combination of warm woods, clad siding, and stone creates a refined and rustic appeal. Since this is a coastal home, the cable railing posts are made of type 316 stainless steel. They are also designed to be fascia-mounted to the deck.

Sleek and Sophisticated Stainless Railings

Located in Oil Nut Bay is a luxurious private community on the eastern end of Virgin Gorda in the BVI. It features a stunning beachfront, upscale villas, and world-class amenities.

When a hurricane took out the original metal railing system on this villa, the owners decided to replace it. Their choice was our sleek, sophisticated, high-quality 316 stainless steel Ithaca-style cable railing system. The clean lines and slim posts add a touch of elegance to the exterior of the villa. The cable infill was the perfect choice to maintain the unobstructed views of the azure ocean waters. Its transparent appearance ensures the view remains the focus.

Mirror Polished Stainless Railings

Mirror-polished stainless steel cable railings bring a sense of glamour and sophistication to this villa situated in the British Virgin Islands. Specifically tailored for the interior balconies, stairs, and exterior decks, these railings seamlessly blend into the surroundings, allowing the azure ocean waters to serve as a breathtaking backdrop.

Our Ithaca-style cable railings are surface-mounted on the decks and balcony and fascia-mounted on the stairs and made of 316 stainless steel.

Simply Sleek Stainless Steel Cable and Railing

As a fashion designer, this client has an eye for minimalist design. Her objective was to eliminate the appearance of joints on her railing to create a clean, modern aesthetic. The client asked us to design and build a stainless steel cable railing that optimizes the view and doesn’t distract the eye. She chose our Ithaca Style cable railing system for its thin posts. Since the home is located on the ocean, the railing material chosen for this project is solid 316SS for the railing posts and top rail. We paid attention to every detail, even the designing the decking without joints.

Nautical Style Stainless Steel with Cable and Glass

Coastal homes featuring a nautical interior design have an inviting and relaxed beachy vibe. We can achieve this staircase style in a variety of ways. For a couple of beach houses pictured above, we collaborated with the designers on different approaches. One homeowner preferred to use a combination of stainless steel cable connecting to wide white wood newel posts with brushed stainless round handrails. The other design style uses a glass infill with brushed stainless steel rectangular posts, round handrails, and nautical-style lighting in the stairwell. Both stair railing projects complement the charming shiplap wall paneling.

Before and After

Modern Minimal Transformation

A sleek transformation replaces a dated wood stair railing with slim stainless steel railing posts and cables. The level railing was designed to use fascia-mounted stainless steel posts along the top of the stairwell and surface-mounted posts on the steps. The cable infill creates a more visually pleasing unobstructed view making the overall space feel more open and larger. Also, the new handrail is more easily graspable than the old version.

For more information about maintaining stainless steel railings, check out this guide.

At Keuka Studios, we custom fabricate residential and commercial stairs and railings to fit your style, space, and requirements. To learn more about how each cable railing project moves from vision to reality, take a look at our custom railing design process. We take pride in building craftsman-quality and commercial-grade cable railings for interior and exterior applications. Contact us to get started on your project.