One of the things I can't wait to change in my own split-level is the dated wrought-iron railing that separates the middle and lower floors. I've been scratching my head over how to update it, and I love this approach. The glass panels preserve the same openness as the railing, but look sleek and sophisticated.

Maybe a more forgiving material, like a translucent glass, would be more appropriate for folks like me.

I don't like oak with glass

stairs

stair case idea

bilevel entry way

split level

entrance

Glass divider

LOVE

frosted glass stairs

Another take on glass panel

half wall at kitchen, glass railing

Is white riser the way to go or a lighter stained wood that might match a future living room hardwood color?

glass railings

A perfect alternative to traditional banister and rails!

railing idea

Handrail

good railings for loft & stairs

Split Foyer

escalera entrada

use of glass panels

This is what it would look like with the wood I realy don not like it

frosted glass stair panels

inviting, open, light, different

Light...open

glass banister

opaque glass

maybe?

I like the frosted bannisters.

front door

love the railing idea

instead of railing

living room

but with clear glass or plex...!

Stair railing

doors

condo

Railings

Stair Railing - Rainfall Glass

alternative to steel or cable

rain glass - less dusting/cleaning

rail

step/stair

entryway

Entry

stairs split level

like the glass though would make it clear and as frameless as possible

Combination of wood frame and translucent glass frames the stairwell. Glass panels have some textures (visual interest and allow light into stairwell space. Simple, clean expression of materials using glass and wood. I would reduce the scale of the supports to make horizontal and vertical framing more delicate.

entry

Stain color on risers with acacia hardwood

railings

railing

bi-level remodel

stairs

split foyer stairs

Cool and safe for children

glass through to lower level

Entry

Love the frosted glass that matches the door and the light wood in contrast.

Entry

Openess and clean lines

split level entrance

Opened up entryway in a split entry house.

GLASS PANELING

living room railing

glass railing idea

stairs without carpet

Like the glass in this door

Fresh entryway

Like the glass railing

Simple glass with wood frame

Stairs

railings

The steps

entry way railing

nice door

entry seems way too small

Exactly!

Stairs

Glass interesting idea

glass panels

Split level foyer

Openness. Light wood. Open up basement.

glass railings!!!

Entryway

exact the same layout!

Entry

railing

Stairs

wood and glass - but can it be made with other than glass

GS-2

open entry, light colors, glass, wood steps

like railing and that door opens right on stairs...

glass stair railing

open light of the glass

Erin

Stairs

entry way

kitchen shelves

Kinda like glass on stairs

Frosted glass

lots of light

Keeps the light while making it safe

railing

Looks like tx av

Glass on railing

So open and light!

lets light in

love the glass panels

glass railing - this style of post would go best with our trim and cottage look

glass panels

love the glass railing but i am sure it would be too expensive

I do not like!!!

Railing with wood trim

glass stair rail

stair railings

have been having trouble with our foyer for same type of house. great job!

Frosted Glass Railing

Rail

Raised ranch

Stair

stairs -

lucite half wall

achoring or glass railing

glass and wood

Glass for stair railing

Frosted glass that matches both the door and the staircase. Contemporary rectangular handrail made of wood, but eliminate the unnecessary round handrail

Glass staircase

railing

love all the glass and the modern look

Open bi level

Glass panels for entry way

Translucent glass railings

glass panels preserve the same openness as the railing, but look sleek and sophisticated.

Great way to update the staircase in my raised ranch.

glass

Interesting

Refreshing and sophisticated

frosted glass easier to look "not dirty"

frosted glass rail

Split entry idea

like obscure glass and wood

stairs color

glass and wood

stairs and railings in split level home entryway are a problem; here glass panels are used; try stainless steel rods or rails

Stair Railings Translucent Glass

glass panels

Entry

Too simple and like clear glass better but is is simple

Frosted glass

Stairs

Front door

interesting front door. not crazy about the railing...

glass stair railing...

Frosted glass for railing

Glass shelves

glass wall along stairway

Receded glass stair rail

This is so bright and open.

textured glass window panes for a door

Translucent glass

staircase color

frosted glass??? and wooden rail..

Updating a bi-level

translucent glass for upper deck

Railing

railing

translucent glass

replacing wrought iron railing in entry way

stair bannister for split level

stairs by front door

split level stair and rail

Nice handrails

Modern railings

glass stair railing

This would open up the feeling. The stairs, wood floors downstairs and they took down a wall upstairs at kitchen

glass panels along stairway

split foyer!

front door

Wor railing with glass panels

Railing

Alternative stairs

glass stair rail

Glass railing

handrail

stair handles

split foyer entry, railing

Cabin idea?

Beautiful redo

railings

Rail

Glass panels framed in

instead of wrought iron...

good transition if I add on room in back;

glass panels on staircase