An endlessly customizable finish option, paint is a popular choice for many of our projects, providing flexibility and beauty to any finished piece we create.
R59A homeowner in Kenosha Wisconsin was looking to update the railings throughout their home from a heavy old-fashioned wooden style to something much lighter and more modern. They reached out to SMW to design, create and install a custom tree…
R68A homeowner in Racine, WI reached out to the experts at Signature Metal Works to update the staircase railings in their home and feature the geometric shapes inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture in the vertical bars of the finished…
R69Inspired by a design they liked on the SMW website a customer in Old Town neighborhood of Chicago requested a customized version of a wrought iron, cable and wood railing structure for their back porch.
H18A homeowner in Lake Forest, IL was looking to add a sturdy custom wrought iron handrail to the natural stone staircase behind their home. See how the experts at Signature Metal Works knocked it out of the park!
S17A customer renovating their home in South Barrington, IL reached out to SMW to design and manufacture a custom wrought iron spiral staircase and railing set to lead from the 2nd floor deck of their home down to the ground…
S19A homeowner in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago had reached out to SMW to replace the old and boring railings on their beautiful wooden spiral staircase with a custom traditional style wrought iron railing set instead.
S21A customer in the bustling Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago was in the process of completely rehabbing a warehouse loft into a luxurious apartment space and they needed custom metal railings and staircase created for their space.
S22A customer in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago reached out to SMW to replace the staircase at the entrance of their home, but keep the existing railings and only freshen them up with a new coat of primer and paint.
B15A customer in Oak Park, IL was redoing their second floor balcony and had reached out to SMW to create a custom set of balcony railings with a horizontal motif for the new installation.
B16A customer in Evanston, IL wanted to install a new balcony for the second floor of their home, so they reached out to SMW to create a custom traditional style wrought iron balcony as well as custom wood flooring for…
M25The owners of Black Barrel Tavern in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago found themselves with an urgent need of a patio solution in the summer of 2020 and they contacted Signature Metal Works to create something beautiful and lasting…
W17A client with a single family home in Greenbay, WI wanted the team at SMW to create a custom wrought iron window guard for their home as they were concerned that the window was a vulnerable point for the home.
S23A business owner in the West Dundee suburb of Chicago, IL had reached out to us to design and install a custom wrought iron staircase and railing set for their office space.
R70A customer in the bustling city of Lincolnwood, just a few miles outside of Chicago, reached out to create a custom wrought iron railing for the staircase in their home.
R71A customer in Elmhurst, IL - just a few miles outside of Chicago - reached out to create a custom wrought iron railing for the short staircase leading up from the living room of their split level home.
S24A bushiness owner in Oak Park, IL reached out to the experts at SMW to design and create a custom wrought iron spiral staircase and landing that would provide a safe and secure escape route from the second floor patio…
R58The owners of the popular Giordano's restaurant location in Kenosha, Wisconsin reached out to us to design and install a custom patio railing and gate. We created a contemporary wrought iron railing with vertical bars and a matching gate for…
W15A client with a single family home in East Lakeview reached out to us to add additional security to his exposed basement windows by adding a custom window guard to match the existing building design and finish.
R55A homeowner in the Arlington Heights suburb of Chicago reached out to us to help design a unique staircase and railing for their home. The rustic wrought iron design we created incorporated rebar for the horizontal elements and the vertical…
R53A client in the Boystown neighborhood of Chicago reached out to us to replace an existing railing, as well as add access to the roof deck, which would also replicate the new bottom section.
R52A homeowner in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area reached out to us for help designing a custom railing solution for the deck and stairs in front of their home. The railing needed to be both functional as well as attractive…
R51Colectivo, a popular coffee shop/restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago had reached out for a custom solution to their open window bar seating area.
R50A large commercial property, Optics Planet, had reached out to us for an ADA compliant railing and handrail solution to their business entryway that would be functional, but also visually matching the look and feel of the business itself.
R48A client in the downtown Chicago area had reached out for several railing solutions for their home remodel. We were happy to provide a variety of pieces to seamlessly blend into the home design in a functional as well as…
R47A homeowner in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area had reached out for a custom railing project as part of their home remodel. We designed a modern piece for their staircase and incorporated a unique shelf feature at the top of the…
R46A very popular railing design for newly constructed or remodeled homes in the Chicago area is to frame clear or matte glass panes in metal, which makes small outdoor spaces appear roomier and opens up interiors, allowing more light through.
R45A customer in the downtown Chicago area had reached out to us for a railing solution to a stairwell of their open floor concept home. We designed a classic airy vertical railing, painted satin black, which went with the look…
R44As part of a home remodeling project of their lakefront home in the North Barrington area, a customer reached out to us for a railing solution which would fit in with their open floor concept design.
R42We designed and installed a classically styled railing to the stairs leading up to the back porch of a newly remodeled home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The black painted, wrought iron design is common in the Midwest and serves as an…
M24We had several clients reach out to us to fabricate custom access ladders with a guard or cage around them to ensure the safety of the people climbing on them.
H17The iconic House of Blues in the downtown Chicago area had reached out as they needed an ADA compliant handrail leading up to the VIP section on the third floor for safety and ease of accessibility.
H16A homeowner in the Boystown neighborhood of Chicago was looking to remodel their home and incorporate sleek and contemporary handrails for two of their interior staircases.
H15A client working on finishing their basement in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago had reached out about adding a hand-rail to the curved staircase for support and safety.
B14A client had a wood porch and staircase, both of which were deteriorating beyond repair due to time and weather. They had converted their building into a single family home and wanted to add additional privacy and separation.
W16A client with a single family home in Lafayette, Indiana wanted us to create window well covers to ensure safety around the home while also not restricting any sunlight to the basement.
R56We have done a number of different projects for the popular coffee and restaurant chain Colectivo around the Chicago area so we were thrilled when they reached out with a request to design a railing piece for the outdoor patio…
R41A client in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area had reached out for a railing solution to the bi-level home they were remodeling. The décor was French Country so we designed a beautiful wrought iron piece in black brushed patina and gold…
H14A client with a single family in Green Bay, Wisconsin had reached out to us to design and install a handrail that would provide security and support to the homeowners and visitors as well as match the non-linear aspects of…
R1A custom wrought iron French Country style interior railing painted satin black using droplet elements for a residential property in Lafayette, Indiana. The client really loves french style of design and we came up with this concept and they fell…
R2A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted multi colored using cable elements for a residential property in Old town, Chicago. The client initially wanted to use a wood top but liked our idea of painting the top…
R3A custom wrought iron French Country style interior railing painted gold patina over black using scroll elements for a residential property in Glencoe. This home is over 100 years old and they remodeled it to mimic the style of when…
R5We recently had a client reach out to us from Schaumburg and they were looking for a custom railing that we had never done before. We established a budget and met with the client to discuss a design for their…
R8A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted satin black with wood top using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Arlington Heights.
R9A custom wrought iron Contemporary style interior railing painted clear coat using flat bar elements for a residential property in Logan Square, Chicago. The client added a beautiful wood top to the railing as well. The element is composed of…
R10A custom wrought iron Industrial style interior railing painted graphite using cable elements and round tubing for a residential property in River North.
R15A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted silver using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Arlington Heights.
R16A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted graphite using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Rosemont. This is a very strong material and very popular.
R17A custom wrought iron Minimalist style interior railing painted flat black using cable elements for a residential property in Lakeview, Chicago. The idea behind this style was to ensure the railings would not block the view of the lake in…
R18A custom wrought iron French Country exterior style railing painted green patina using scroll elements for a residential property in Hyde Park, Chicago. This is for a home that was custom built over 100 years ago. The client showed us…
R19A custom wrought iron Art Deco style interior ailing painted graphite using wave elements for a residential property in Deerfield. The idea is to have horizontal elements but not to have any of them be exactly the same.
R20A custom wrought iron French Country style interior railing for a bridge painted gold patina over bronze using scroll elements for a residential property in Long Grove.
R22A custom wrought iron Minimalist style exterior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Kenilworth. This home is over 100 years old and the homeowner wanted to replicate the look of when it was…
R25A custom wrought iron Traditional style exterior railing painted copper patina over black using collar elements for a residential property in Deerfield.
R27A custom wrought iron Transitional style exterior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Park Ridge. The center element was custom made to mimic the element on the original balcony that was created over…
R30A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted silver using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Western Springs. This is one of the most popular designs right now.
S1An architect was designing a home for himself and he wanted something minimal yet functional with wood steps. He used a glass wall as a type of guard or barricade for safety.
S2A building developer purchased two floors of condos and wanted to connect them with staircases to expand the size of each unit while also keeping the design modern and sleek.
S3A company in Northbrook reached out to us as to build a modern staircase to reach the mezzanine area that was two tone with polished concrete treads.
S4A renovated 2-story condo building in Lakeview, Chicago that we created a custom flat wrought iron stairs with cable railing. Designed specifically to reduce any view obstruction by having a minimalist modern design.
S5A client in Wicker Park build himself a custom home and wanted a fire escape staircase to lead from his patio down to the ground and wanted the ability for the stairs to cantilever down only when in use.
S8A commercial warehouse was remodeled in Elk Grove Village where they wanted bar grating for the landing and treads and open risers for the back of the entrance. They also needed the railings to be ADA compliant.
S11A renovated townhome in Roscoe Village, Chicago where tenants wanted to utilize the porch area and this set of stairs helps them get to it safely. These are not meant to just be functional but a design aesthetic.
S13A home in Lincoln Park built an outdoor basketball court and needed a staircase that could help get from the home to the court while also having the ability to move it out of the way to expand the court…
M2A custom wrought iron Industrial style service door painted blackened for a restaurant at Navy Pier, Chicago. This is for a restaurant in Navy Pier and meant for employees to enter through and for delivery pickups.
M3A custom wrought iron Industrial style canopy, spider style legs and flag poles painted multiple colors to help a commercial property in Northbrook standout amongst the others. This was a fairly complicated project because of the installation and sheer size…
M5A custom wrought iron Industrial style fire escape treads painted satin black in Bucktown, Chicago. When we were building a fire escape for a commercial property we decided on this style.
M9A custom wrought iron Industrial style spiral staircase with landing painted satin black for the Elmhurst Park District in Elmhurst. The idea of this extension was for employees to be able to get to the green roof safely.
M13A custom wrought iron Industrial style window and door frames painted red for a commercial property in Pilsen, Chicago. This is the front entrance of a storage warehouse.
M14A custom wrought iron Industrial style kitchen window painted blackened for a restaurant at Navy Pier, Chicago. The idea here was to let the customers see how their pizza is made while at the same time providing safety and noise…
M16A custom wrought iron Industrial style billboard extension painted black for a commercial property in River North, Chicago. McDonald's wanted to showcase a huge campaign to promote their french fries but the existing billboard was not big enough. The client…
M18A custom wrought iron Industrial style fabrication bins for a commercial property in Elk Grove Village. The manufacturing company produces products and needed for a way to move the unfinished products between each station in the facility. We also added…
A2A restaurant in Navy Pier asked us to create a industrial style of an entrance to ensure it would stand out and match the interior. This was intended to attract customers and it worked!
A4This canopy design is a modern common style that many restaurants love to utilize to protect against the sun while also making the building stand out.
A5A minimalist awning designed by an architect with the primary focus to block the sun into these windows while also matching the initial design of the home in Lake Forest.
F4A restaurant in Navy Pier wanted a bar shelf type of area to match the style of the interior while also being functional to have a place to store alcohol.
F7An art deco style table base was created for a homeowner for their entry way. They wanted it to have elements of tree branches and they added a granite top at the end.
F9A minimalist table base created for a client that was looking to add a polished concrete island in their kitchen area that was simple yet didn't take away from the design.
R59We often have clients call us during a remodeling project as they often may redo the flooring or want to change up the entire design of the home. When this occurs they often need to also consider the safety of…
W1A custom wrought iron Art Deco style window guard painted satin black with spider elements for a commercial property in China Town, Chicago. This was for a leading video production house in Chicago that films most of the tv shows…
B1A custom wrought iron French Country style balcony painted satin black with scroll elements for a residential property in Lakeview, Chicago. These balconies were created to make the exterior of the home look beautiful while at the same time providing…
H1A custom wrought iron French Country style handrail painted clear coat for a residential property in Lakeview, Chicago. The entire staircase was custom including the wallpaper and even the tiles on the treads. The concept was - how do we…
M22Klein Tools recently asked us to create a few sets of guard rails / safety rails for their fabrication shop in Elk Grove Village surrounding their gas forge. Below are some of the pictures after we fabricated and installed the…
H4A custom wrought iron Industrial style handrail painted bronze metallic for a residential property in Lakeview, Chicago. This was one of many pieces. Plasma cutting was used for the custom wall brackets.
B2A custom wrought iron Minimalist style balcony painted silver with cable elements for a residential property in Chicago. The homeowner wanted to be able to lookout into his backyard and cut into the side of the building to put a…
W2A custom wrought iron Traditional style window well covers with a hatch painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Elmhurst.
R40We recently had a customer call us about redoing his railing at his home in Deerfield. We came in and removed all the existing metal and once the concrete was set we came in and installed a custom design for…
H6A custom wrought iron Contemporary style handrail painted silver for a residential property in Logan Square, Chicago. The client wanted something unique with a very low profile yet sleek.
H7A custom wrought iron Rustic style handrail painted clear coat for a residential property in Glenview. The owner wanted a forged look that was unique and matched the style of his home.
W6A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with vertical bar elements for a residential property in Glencoe. Village of Glencoe does not allow a typical window well cover and require vertical ones with a gate.
W7A custom wrought iron Art Deco style window guard painted satin black with broken line elements for a residential property in Old Town, Chicago. The customer wanted security and safety yet they wanted an artistic flare to the design.
B7A custom wrought iron Traditional style Juliet balcony painted epoxy black with twisted bar elements for a commercial property in Hyde Park, Chicago. This was for a large condo building.
W8A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Kenilworth. This customer wanted to ensure the guards would not detract from the exterior of the home and we added an…
B9A custom wrought iron French Country style Juliet balcony painted copper patina over black with scroll elements for a residential property in Wilmette. This was meant to be only decorative to make the home stand out.
W9A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in Barrington. The customer could have used a simple plastic cover but instead wanted to have a custom hatch to match their…
B10A custom wrought iron French Country style Juliet balcony painted satin black with belly elements for a residential property in Barrington. The customer wanted to feel as if she is looking out of her home outside but in reality she…
W10A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with straight elements for a residential property in New Buffalo, Michigan. The customer wanted a well cover but something very simple and nonintrusive.
W11A custom wrought iron Traditional style window guard painted satin black with scroll elements for a new construction residential property in Evanston.
B11A custom wrought iron Transitional style Juliet balcony painted satin black with belly elements to for a residential property in Glenview. The customer initially had a small window in their bedroom and they opened up the opening by installing large…
W12A customer recently came to us looking for an artistic yet safe window guard for their home. They stressed that they did not want it to look like a set of security bars but more artistic. They wanted something that…