Staircases that look like trees, handrails that twist like vines, gates that seem to grow from the floor custom metalwork that captures the natural world can bring an exquisite sense of beauty and vitality to functional fixtures that might otherwise be overlooked. CustomMade artisan John Smith of John Boyd Smith Metal Studios has created custom stairway railings and other metal fixtures that depict trees, plants, flowers, and birds in graceful, naturalistic scenes filled with wonderful details. Come visit the metal marshlands John has brought to some beautiful fine homes.
Described as a “tour de force” in “Southern Accents” magazine, this oak leaf and acorn stair railing by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios appears to be growing out of the stairs. Every leaf and acorn in this amazing custom tree staircase is individually hand forged. CustomMade.com
The gilded roses in this traditional custom stair railing by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios climb five stories high. This elegant European style railing with a modern twist was featured in “Water’s Edge” magazine. CustomMade.com
Two life-sized herons move among the live oaks, palmettos, sea oats, and marsh grass in this scene from the entry gates to the Ocean Room at “The Sanctuary” fine restaurant at the Kiawah Island Ocean Resort. John Boyd Smith Metal Studios at CustomMade.com
The balcony railings and chandeliers by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios in this beautiful Brays Island, SC, hunting lodge feature marsh flora and herons rendered in 3D. Take a close look at the chandelier closest to the window. That heron looks as if it’s sitting on a branch of the tree just outside the window. CustomMade.com
These metal herons seem right at home by the pool as they grace this coastal-style railing shaped like a twisting mangrove root. John Boyd Smith Metal Studios at CustomMade.com
Four life-sized herons in natural poses and other native fauna adorn the main staircase of this Hilton Head Island, SC, home. The forms of palmettos, mangroves, and sea oats shape this gorgeous railing and other metal fixtures along the staircase. John Boyd Smith Metal Studios at CustomMade.com
Heron in Flight, Low Country Stair Railing detail by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios at CustomMade.com
Sconce, Low Country Stair Railing detail by John Boyd Smith Metal Studios at CustomMade.com
Contact John Boyd Smith Metal Studios and discuss creating a custom staircase or other custom railing project with beautiful scenes of nature.
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