Take the wood spindles out and replace them with wrought iron. You could also stain the posts, etc. a darker color.

I would suggest to stain them to a darker color.

Thank you Kevin and Marilyn, Staining them darker and adding iron has crossed my mind, painting them white to match the shutters didn't but now that you mention it, sounds like a good option too. Either way, I am not a DIY person, sounds like it would require a lot of sanding.

Thank you OTM designs, the railing matches the current kitchen cabinets which Im considering staining darker too.

I agree with staining the newel posts and railing and painting the spindles white.
A visual.

Dark stain and wrought iron is beautiful. We just did this at a clients house and the stairs are a piece of art! Check it out below.

I do like the wrought iron and dark stain....thank you! All great ideas!

Intown123 that is really beautiful! Thank you for the visual!

I would paint it all white.

I agree with intown23's suggestion. Slightly stain the handrail and newel posts to a darker and more modern color while painting the spindles in the same color as your paint grade trims. Good luck!