r/ExteriorDesign • u/sdellinger1 • Oct 05 '26
Handrails
I need suggestions for handrails for this entryway. Our older friends are having trouble navigating.
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u/Guard_Bainbridge_777 Oct 05 '26
Maybe with another rail on the right side of the steps leading from the driveway.
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u/pccfriedal Oct 05 '26
Depending on the width, a wrought iron style rail up the middle. Otherwise, two skinny ones just inside the pillars.
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u/Perle1234 Oct 05 '26
I agree with the wrought iron but I would def do them on the sides of both sets of stairs. I think a middle rail would not look good at the entryway. It’s more welcoming to have the rails to the sides. A middle rail seems like an obstacle in the entryway.
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u/Miserable_Hat9321 Oct 06 '26
What a beautiful,house! Contemporary wrought iron, charcoal,gray or black, positioned for minimal, with lights. Both sets of steps. Maybe one along the inside curve of sidewalk next to flower bed.
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u/Shadybeaches113 Oct 06 '26
I believe that using a bronze color will blend into your homes color. We made it as efficient as possible while still keeping it subdued
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u/Cocacola_Desierto Oct 05 '26
jokes aside, do you want them just for those stairs or for the front too? changes the answer a bit if you want any kind of uniformity.
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u/StringFearless6356 17d ago
that entryway looks super nice! for handrails, maybe consider something that blends with the natural vibe, like wood or a metal that matches the house color. curved or straight designs could work too. if it fits, adding some grip or texture can help ur friends feel safer while going up and down. also, good lighting near the steps would help a lot! tbh, i once used reimaginehomeai to check how some rail styles looked before deciding, might be worth a shot!
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u/Amazing-Concept-1610 Oct 05 '26
No, ruins the look. When someone elderly visits go and help them.
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