Interior Slim Picket Handrails

Project Overview

Custom handrails for a luxury residential home in Spurlock, for safety and style in the central stairwell.

Location: Spurlock, Austin
Project Type: Residential
Scope: Handrails
Purpose: Adding safety and subtle modern style to a central stairwell

Project Details

For this Spurlock home, we crafted custom slim picket-style handrails using high-grade steel tubing. The minimalist design was chosen to maintain an open, streamlined feel within the home while adding essential stairwell safety. Fabricated in our northeast Austin workshop, the handrails were precisely cut, TIG welded, and powder-coated in a smooth black finish to create a bold contrast against the home’s bright interior. The fabrication took 3 days, with one full day dedicated to careful on-site installation to ensure the rails followed every transition in the stairwell without breaking visual flow.
 
Challenges and Solutions

The stairwell’s narrow spacing and sharp turns required tight fabrication tolerances. We templated each section by hand and built to fit, which helped us avoid delays or adjustments during install. Our team pre-fitted each weld in the shop and brought backup pickets and bracket sets on site, just in case. Fortunately, everything fit clean—no rework needed—thanks to detailed prep and experienced hands.

Design Features

This interior handrail features slim, evenly spaced vertical pickets and a squared profile. The matte black powder-coated finish gives it a clean, modern look that blends into the home’s interior without feeling bulky or overly ornamental. It’s minimal by design—but solid, dependable, and built to age well.

Collaborators

We worked directly with the homeowners on design preferences, which helped us land the right balance of form and function. It was a quick-turn build, and our internal crew came through with long hours in the shop and a tightly coordinated install day. No fluff—just a solid team making it happen.

Why It Matters

At 360 Metalwork and Fabrication, we’re not just making handrails—we’re shaping spaces with steel. This Spur Lock project shows how well-executed metalwork can elevate a home’s everyday features without being loud about it. Whether we’re building outdoor rail systems or indoor accents like this, we bring the same care and craftsmanship across all of Austin—North, South, and everywhere between.

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