Interior

There are lots of great ways to bring the beauty and style of ironwork into your home or office. Be it in the form of railings to frame your staircase, handrails that lead your guests as well as the eye, or even custom furniture for your bar, we can create something custom and beautiful for your space.

Custom wrought iron and wood railings traditional painted satin black inside

Traditional wrought iron / wood railings painted satin black in Elmhurst

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A 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.
Custom wrought iron and wood railings modern painted satin black in Chicago main view

Modern wrought iron / wood railings painted satin black in Lincolnwood

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A 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.
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Industrial wrought iron stairs painted clear coat in West Dundee

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A 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.
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Urban Modern wrought iron & wood stairs painted clear coat in Chicago

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A 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.
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Urban Modern wrought iron stairs powder coated black in Chicago

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A customer in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago was adding a loft to their home and reached out to the experts at Signature Metal Works to help design, fabricate and install a custom urban style spiral staircase along with matching…
Custom wrought iron & wood spiral stairs urban modern painted satin black top entrance

Urban Modern wrought iron & wood stairs painted satin black in Chicago

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A 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.
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Modern wrought iron railings painted satin black in Racine

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A 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…
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Art Deco wrought iron & wood railings painted satin black in Naperville

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SMW created a custom wrought iron railings with a woven design and natural oak railing tops for a customer's home remodel in Naperville, IL
Custom wrought iron & wood & cable railings urban modern painted silver top of stairs view

Urban Modern wrought iron & wood & cable railings painted silver in Chicago

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A light urban modern cable railing look for a customer's home in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. The team at Signature Metal Works has created and installed this railing style in many homes and businesses over the years. found one…
Custom wrought iron & wood railings urban modern painted satin white top stairs view

Urban Modern wrought iron & wood railings painted satin white in Chicago

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A customer in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago reached out to Signature Metal Works to manufacture and install custom wrought iron railings in white with oak railing tops as part of their home remodel
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Minimalist wrought iron railings painted satin black in Barrington

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The experienced team at SMW fabricated over 21 feet of custom metal curved railing with pickets going into the steps for a customer in Barrington, IL looking to replace their dated wooden staircase railing.
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Urban Modern wrought iron & wood railings painted satin black in Wheaton

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A gorgeous customization of a well-loved SMW horizontal railing design for a customer in Wheaton, IL that incorporated beautiful red oak railing tops and matching handrails.
Custom wrought iron railings french country painted flat black grand staircase side view

French Country wrought iron railings painted flat black in Oak Brook

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A custom job for a customer in Oak Brook, IL to replicate a gorgeous grand staircase entrance featuring beautiful French country scrollwork style wrought iron railings throughout other parts of their home. The experts at SMW were able to match…
Custom wrought iron railings painted satin black tree side view

Art deco wrought iron railings painted satin black in Kenosha

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A 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…
Custom wrought iron railing painted clear coat rebar downstairs

Rustic wrought iron railing clear coated in Arlington Heights

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A 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…
Custom wrought iron railing powder coated satin black pub view

Urban modern wrought iron railing powder coated satin black in Chicago

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The owners of Goose Island at the iconic United Center reached out to us to design a custom moveable railing set that would be temporarily installed as needed and then removed when necessary.
Custom wrought iron railing painted silver bottom

Urban modern wrought iron railing painted silver in Chicago

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A 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.
Custom wrought iron railing painted silver main stairs

Urban modern wrought iron railing painted silver in Chicago

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A 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…
Custom wrought iron railing painted graphite stairs

Urban modern wrought iron railing painted graphite in Milwaukee

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A 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…
Contemporary wrought iron railing framing glass and painted silver in Chicago

Contemporary wrought iron railing framing glass and painted silver in Chicago

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A 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.
Custom wrought iron railing painted satin black side

Urban modern wrought iron railing painted satin black in Chicago

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A 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…
Custom wrought iron railing painted silver bottom

Modern wrought iron railing painted silver in North Barrington

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As 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.
Custom wrought iron handrail painted gold front

Contemporary wrought iron handrail painted gold in Chicago

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The 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.
Custom wrought iron handrail painted black down

Contemporary wrought iron handrail painted silver in Chicago

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A 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.
Custom wrought iron handrail painted clear coat

Urban modern wrought iron handrail clear coated in Chicago

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A 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.
Custom wrought iron railing painted multi colored lobby side

Contemporary wrought iron railing painted custom colors in Fox River Grove

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A gorgeous restaurant and wedding venue in Fox River Grove reached out to us to design a custom, ADA compliant staircase railing for them.
Custom wrought iron railing painted brushed patina

French Country wrought iron railing painted with brushed patina in Milwaukee

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A 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…
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Wrought iron staircase and railing for Colectivo coffee in Wicker Park

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We recently had the privilege to work on a really cool design that transformed the interior of the new Colectivo coffee that opened in Wicker Park in Chicago. We fabricated the staircase, railing, tables and a few other beautiful pieces…
Custom industrial wrought iron i-beam awning painted blackened for a client in Navy Pier

Industrial i-beam wrought iron awning in Navy Pier

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A 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!
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French Country belly wrought iron balcony in Barrington

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A 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…
Custom industrial wrought iron spiral staircase painted satin black for a client in Elmhurst

Industrial wrought iron commercial spiral staircase in Elmhurst

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A 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.
Custom industrial wrought iron mezzanine hot-dip-galvanized gray for a client in Lombard

Industrial wrought iron commercial mezzanine in Lombard

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A custom wrought iron Industrial style mezzanine hot dip galvanized gray for a commercial property in Lombard. This is inside the pumping station for employees to be able to monitor from above safely.
Custom industrial wrought iron glass frame painted blackened for a client in Navy Pier

Industrial wrought iron commercial wrought iron frame at Navy Pier

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A 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…
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Industrial wrought iron commercial entryway in Navy Pier

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A 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.
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Industrial wrought iron commercial manufacturing bins in Elk Grove Village

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A 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…
Custom forged handrail painted clear coat outside

Rustic wave wrought iron handrails in Glenview and Fox Lake

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A 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.
Custom traditional wrought iron forged handrails painted gold patina-over-black for a client in Winnetka

Traditional forged wrought iron handrails in Winnetka

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A custom wrought iron Traditional style handrail painted gold patina over black for a residential property in Winnetka.
Custom french country wrought iron scroll handrails painted clear coat for a client in Lakeview

French Country scroll wrought iron handrails in Lakeview

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A 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…
Custom minimalist aluminum flat handrails powder coated white for a client in Bucktown

Minimalist flat handrail in Bucktown

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A custom Minimalist style handrail powder coated white for a residential property in Bucktown, Chicago. The client wanted the rail to be functional yet minimal and blend in with the staircase.
Custom contemporary wrought iron flat handrails painted silver for a client in Logan Square

Contemporary flat wrought iron handrails in Logan Square

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A 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.
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted satin black for a client in Arlington Heights

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Arlington Heights

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A 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.
Custom art deco wrought iron tree railings painted graphite for a client in Schaumburg

Art Deco tree wrought iron railings in Schaumburg

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We 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…
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted graphite for a client in Rosemont

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Rosemont

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A 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.
Custom art deco wrought iron wave railings painted graphite for a client in Deerfield

Art Deco wave wrought iron railings in Deerfield

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A 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.
Custom urban modern wrought iron vertical bar railings painted satin black for a client in Northbrook

Urban Modern vertical bar wrought iron railings in Northbrook

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A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted satin black using vertical bar elements for a residential property in Northbrook.
Custom french country wrought iron scroll railings painted gold patina-over-bronze for a client in Long Grove

French Country scroll wrought iron railings in Long Grove

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A 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.
Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Western Springs

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Western Springs

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A 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.
Custom industrial wrought iron cable railings painted graphite for a client in River North

Industrial cable wrought iron railings in River North

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A custom wrought iron Industrial style interior railing painted graphite using cable elements and round tubing for a residential property in River North.
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French Country scroll wrought iron railings in Glencoe

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A 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…
Custom urban modern wrought iron cable railings painted multi colored for a client in Old Town

Urban Modern cable wrought iron railings in Old Town

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A 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…
Custom minimalist wrought iron cable railings painted flat black for a client in Lakeview

Minimalist cable wrought iron railings in Lakeview

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A 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…
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted silver for a client in Lincolnshire

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Lincolnshire

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A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted silver using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Lincolnshire.
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted graphite for a client in Glenview

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Glenview

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A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted graphite using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Glenview.
Custom contemporary wrought iron flat bar railings painted clear coat for a client in Logan Square

Contemporary flat bar wrought iron railings in Logan Square

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A 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…
Custom french country wrought iron droplet railings painted satin black for a client in Lafayette

French Country droplet wrought iron railings in Lafayette

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A 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…
Custom urban modern wrought iron horizontal bar railings painted silver for a client in Arlington Heights

Urban Modern horizontal bar wrought iron railings in Arlington Heights home

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A custom wrought iron Urban Modern style interior railing painted silver using horizontal bar elements for a residential property in Arlington Heights.
Custom industrial wrought iron open riser stairs painted gray for a client in Champaign

Industrial open riser wrought iron straight with landing stairs in Champaign

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This is an ADA compliant staircase with bar grating treads leading up to a mezzanine area in a commercial building in Champaign, IL.
Custom urban modern wrought iron open riser stairs painted satin black for a client in West Loop

Urban Modern open riser wrought iron u-shaped stairs in West Loop

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A 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.
Custom urban modern wrought iron commercial stairs painted multi colored for a client in Northbrook

Urban Modern commercial wrought iron straight with landing stairs in Northbrook

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A 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.
Custom contemporary wrought iron folded stairs painted white for a client in Logan Square

Contemporary folded wrought iron straight stairs in Logan Square

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An 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.
Custom industrial wrought iron open riser stairs painted clear coat for a client in Roscoe Village

Industrial open riser wrought iron straight stairs in Roscoe Village

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A 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.
Custom minimalist wrought iron open riser stairs painted black for a client in Lakeview

Minimalist open riser wrought iron winder stairs in Lakeview

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A 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.
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Modern cable railing for a Wilmette home

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A set of stairs in the home is a focal point. There the kind of spaces that get decorated at holidays and are at the heart of a functioning two-level home. Many buildings with a modern design seek to integrate…
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A River Forest railing to last the next 5 decades

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We recently had a family reach out to us from River Forest to design a beautiful modern railing for their home. Their existing railing was fabricated over 5 decades before and it was time for a fresh start. The challenge…
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Custom Artistic Residential Railing in Wilmette

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This railing for a home in Wilmette was one of those projects that are delightful from start to finish. This railing has many artistic elements, from the waved tubing to the different metals in the balls and nobs. From every…
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Custom Commercial Wrought Iron Window Frames in Chicago

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Windows are one of the most amazing pieces of modern architecture. In the history of construction we have moved from small windows with thick glass to windows that can take up an entire wall. Windows and their design can change…
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Custom Modern Handrail in Highland Park

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This railing was a pleasure to create to bring a new sense of character to this home in Highland Park. The architecture of the home was Mid-century modern with naturalistic elements throughout the home.
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Modern Railing in Chicago for Open Stairs

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We often get emails from clients that are modernizing their condos or commercial properties and are looking for a solution that makes sense within their budget. We spoke to this client from Lakeview in Chicago on several occasions and his…
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Handrails for Church in Northfield

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We recently had a church in Northfield reach out to us for a set of handrails to be fabricated for inside the building to be able to let their community and pastors go up the stairs without any concerns. The…
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Wrought Iron Railing in Chicago

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We 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…
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Custom Open Rises stairs in Champaign

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We recently had the opportunity to work on a custom staircase and railing for a family that had a cabin out near Champaign, IL. We started out the process by meeting with the family in our fabrication shop to go…
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Custom Residential Railing in Barrington

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We recently had a customer reach out to us that was replacing their existing railing. We asked them to remove the existing railing and prep it for a new design. They also sent us over some design ideas for different…
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Klein Tools Custom Metal Guard Rails

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Klein 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…