Contemporary stair railing designs avoid excessive ornamentation, intricate detailing, wood lathe work or "turning," and other visual noise, aiming instead for more clean, straight lines and square edges. Because "contemporary" home design is a trend that merges with other architectural styles--like traditional, craftsman, and farmhouse--the individual stair railing parts can vary quite a lot depending on the overall style of the home. This collection of images is a showcase of the various contemporary railing styles we've built over the last few years.