If you’re in the market for a sleek and stylish railing, look no further than black metal railings for stairs. Black metal railings are the epitome of sophistication with a modern twist. Black metal railings somehow manage to be timeless and modern at the same time and can fit well with traditional designs, but they also compliment a modern aesthetic while keeping people safe and supported on stairways.
Incredibly versatile, these systems demonstrate how black railings can elevate indoor designs—paired with color blocks, enhanced by lighting, combined with varied textures, or all of the above.
1. Pair with a Color Block
Paired with geometric wood paneling and a bold green color block, this black metal railing system has a lot to contend with. But it holds its own and stands in contrast to the natural colors integrated into the wall. Choosing the FRAMETM Metal Panel Railing System means the large panels extend over the stringers to make a bold statement with panels that look like they’re floating.
2. Perfect Perforations
We love black metal railings so much, we even used them in our own VIVA Railings headquarters. The FOLDTM Metal Panel Railing System features CNC laser cut patterns and the choice between aluminum for steel. You can choose from pre-configured patterns or opt for a custom design. In this application, the vertical perforations serve to enhance the height of the panels and direct the eyes upward. Paired with a gold powder coated handrail system, it makes a strong statement.
3. Add Creative Lighting Options
Integrating LED lighting into the handrails is an option to enhance safety and security, but in this design, lights line the bottom of the staircase to enhance visibility and highlight the stairs to create more visual impact. To accomplish this look, our innovative Stair Wrap system is integrated with the FRAMETM Metal Panel Railing System, creating a cohesive design.
4. Go for Modern Minimalism
The thin horizontal rectangles in this black metal railing design for stairs is a modern take on minimalism that infuses the simple space with an interesting design touch. The tubular posts with softly curved top caps offer a soft element to complement the gentle threading that weaves the infill wires together. The CIRCATM Wire Mesh Railing System features mesh infills that are easy to maintain with 10 wire mesh patterns to choose from.
5. Mix and Match
The staircase design at the Legacy West Food Hall shows what you can accomplish when you think outside of the box and mix and match materials and textures. This custom designed railing features a cable infill supported by black posts. The wooden handrail adds a natural touch and the wedge-shaped wood top rail adds more design interest. And while this black metal handrail system starts indoors, it extends to their outdoor space as well.
6. Focus on the Handrails
For designs where a fully black metal railing system may not fit with the design goals, you can still integrate the color throughout to enhance the space. The Minnetonka Medical Center opted for a TEETM Cable Metal Railing System with a stainless steel cable railing infill but then chose to use powder coating to create a dark handrail and top rail. This increases the visibility of the handrails while adding a bold touch to the space.
7. Pair with Other Textures
Black metal railings are a stunning addition to a space, but they are particularly striking when paired with other colors and textures. In this design at the Meridian Santa Fe/Nexus Health multi-specialty office space, black railings are used in conjunction with wooden stair treads, wooden handrails, and black stringers. These textures together create a sophisticated design that blends modern and traditional aesthetics.
Be Bold with VIVA Railings
Designing a modern office, an open-concept lobby, or a simple stairwell? VIVA Railings provides black metal railings for stairs, walkways, ramps, and balconies that meet building codes while enhancing the overall design. Choosing to incorporate black metal railings into your indoor space adds a bold touch and makes a strong design statement.
With our turnkey end-to-end solutions, we’ll walk with you through the process of design and engineering, fabrication, and installation to ensure you have an incredible experience and a stunning space. In Lewisville, Texas, our 67,000-square-foot headquarters includes our design, engineering, fabrication, warehousing, and shipping as well as our large inventory of materials. Because we keep our operations under one roof, we have control over our production process which allows us to move quickly and with precision.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to see how our black metal railings for stairs can enhance your indoor space.
