Ornamental Railings
in Olympia, WA
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About
Custom Ornamental Railings in Olympia
The streets around the Capitol hold a concentration of Victorian and craftsman homes that were built for forged ironwork, and further out toward Lacey and Tumwater the newer houses take ornamental detail as a deliberate contrast. Both are worth doing well.
We source the forged components, then weld and finish every piece in our Kent shop, so an Olympia commission can echo a period pattern, match existing ironwork in the house, or take a fresh direction entirely.
The work runs from simple ornamental, a clean railing given character by selected forged details, up to luxury commissions with hand painted and gilded detail that make the piece one of a kind.
Two Levels of Ornamental
Simple Ornamental or Luxury Ornamental
Two levels of ornamental work, suited to the capital’s period homes and its newer neighborhoods.
Simple Ornamental Railings
Simple ornamental gives a clean railing period appropriate character through forged collars, a shaped newel, or a scrolled panel, a sensible route for an Olympia remodel working to a realistic budget.
Luxury Ornamental Railings
Luxury ornamental is a bespoke commission with sweeping forged scrollwork, sculpted florals, and hand painted or leafed detail, the right answer for a restored South Capitol home where the staircase is the centerpiece.
Where They Go
Ornamental Railings Around an Olympia Home
Two settings take most of the ornamental work we install across the capital.
Interior Railings
The main staircase is where a period Olympia house shows its character, and forged detail there anchors the whole interior, with landings and upper gallery rails carrying the design through the larger homes around South Capitol and Bigelow.
Exterior Railings
Porch railings and entry steps take ornamental work outdoors, specified for the marine damp coming off Budd Inlet so the finish holds in air that stays wet for much of the year. Further from the inlet, properly finished steel holds up just as well.
Neighborhoods
Ornamental Railings Across Olympia
We design and install ornamental railings from South Capitol and Bigelow through the Eastside and Westside and out toward Tumwater and Lacey.
- South Capitol
- Bigelow Neighborhood
- Downtown Olympia
- Eastside Olympia
- Westside Olympia
- Northeast Olympia
- Governor Stevens
- Wildwood
- South Olympia
- Carlyon
- Percival Landing
- Tumwater
- Lacey
- Capitol Campus
Materials
Steel and Aluminum, or Brass and Bronze
Two material routes, and the capital’s period housing and its marine climate both bear on the choice.
Steel and Aluminum Railings
Forged steel components are the traditional choice for this kind of work, holding scrollwork and sculpted botanical detail much as the original ironwork in Olympia’s older homes does. Ornamental aluminum resists the marine damp without corroding, the practical choice for porch and exterior railings near the inlet.
Brass and Bronze Accents Railings
Brass and bronze accents suit period interiors, warming dark steel on florals, collars, and cap rails in a way that reads as authentic rather than applied. In a South Capitol home they let a new railing sit comfortably beside original woodwork and hardware.
Finishes
Powder Coating or Hand Painted Finishes
Both finishing routes are available, and the choice usually follows whether the railing sits in a period interior or faces the weather.
Powder Coat Finishes
Powder coating gives an even, durable color and is the sensible specification for porch and exterior railings near Budd Inlet, where marine damp is constant and a low maintenance finish is worth more than a decorative one.
Hand Painted, Leaf, and Patina
Hand applied finishing suits a period Capitol area interior. Individual florals, leaves, and scroll ends are lifted in color by hand, following the house’s original decorative palette, with gold leaf, silver leaf, or a rubbed patina giving forged work the depth seen in original ironwork.
Architects and New Builds
Working With Olympia Architects, Designers, and New Construction
We work with Olympia architects, restoration specialists, and homeowners directly, and produce shop drawings for approval before fabrication, which matters when a piece has to sit convincingly in a period interior.
On a restoration or new construction we coordinate with your contractor around the stair build, measuring to finished treads so the railing fits as though it belonged to the house from the start.
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Showroom
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How It Works
From First Call to Finished Railing
We keep the process simple. Here is what working with us on a Olympia ornamental railing looks like.
1
Request a Quote
Tell us about your project and share photos, dimensions, or inspiration if available.
2
Consultation
We review your goals, style preferences, layout, and material options in detail.
3
Site Measurement
Our team visits the site to take precise measurements.
4
Design
We create custom railing drawings for your space, style, and requirements.
5
Fabrication
Your railing is fabricated using high-quality materials with close attention to fit and finish.
6
Installation
We install the railing carefully on site and make sure every detail is completed properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do ornamental railings suit newer homes toward Lacey and Tumwater?
They can work very well, with the design adjusted. In a newer house we typically pare the pattern back, using fewer elements and more open space so the railing reads as a sculptural feature against contemporary finishes rather than as traditional ornament transplanted from a period home.
Will ornamental railings hold up in the marine damp?
Interior work is unaffected. For porch and exterior railings near Budd Inlet we specify for the moisture, using ornamental aluminum where its corrosion resistance helps or steel finished through a multi-step process, with exterior grade finishing over any hand applied detail.
How do the two ornamental tiers differ?
Simple ornamental keeps a clean railing structure and introduces character through selected forged details. Luxury ornamental is drawn specifically for your staircase, with sweeping scrollwork, sculpted florals, and hand painted or gilded finishing applied element by element. Both are custom fabricated; the luxury tier carries far more design and hand work.
Can you reproduce period ironwork for an Olympia home?
Yes. For the Victorian and craftsman homes around the Capitol we can work from photographs or surviving pieces to match a historic pattern closely, echo ironwork elsewhere in the house, or design something new that is faithful to the period. Assembly and finishing are both done in our own shop, so period matching is well within our range.
Any Questions?
Have questions about our ornamental railings systems in Olympia? Contact our team today for a detailed consultation.