Wrought Iron Railings can be made into almost any pattern, so you need to establish a few design choices before they can be commissioned.
Vertical Bar Profiles
The stanchion is the main vertical bar in your railing and sets the overall design style. For modern designs a simple square wrought iron bar is the best choice. A twisted wrought iron bar gives a more traditional look but is not too fussy. A fluted wrought iron bar is somewhere in between and is especially suitable for late Victorian properties.
Decorative Top Features
At the top of each stanchion there can be a variety of features, such as a spear head which is formal and of a traditional design, a ball on top which is soft and ideal for a family home, and scrolls and finials which are best suited for Georgian frontages and offer ornamentation
Panel Spacing and Horizontal Rails
Closely spaced railings will create a solid formal appearance. Railings with a spacier appearance will be lighter in look. Adding a mid rail will create structure to long runs of railings. Again, this will alter the overall look of the railings so make sure you take into consideration the overall proportion to your wall or fence. For Wrought Iron Railings, visit https://donkeywellforge.co.uk/what-we-make/wrought-iron-railings-bespoke-metal-gates/.
Matching Style to Your Property
For Georgian and Regency properties we recommend the use of slender square or round wrought iron bars with minimal use of ironwork at the top. Victorian homes can use much more decorative profiles. Modern houses tend to look better with simple, clean lines and minimal ornamentation.
Colour and Finish
Traditional black iron is still one of the best finishes for railing ironwork and also makes the best background for colourful coated items. Popular colours for powder coated railing iron include dark green, anthracite and dark grey. Check with local listed buildings authorities design guidance for listed and historic buildings for specific advice on finishes for listed buildings.
Rounded Iron Railings supplied by Donkey Well Forge are made from wrought iron or mild steel.
Getting the design right the first time saves a lot of hassle later on.
