--- title: "Maynard Studios — Artists & Artisans | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/maynard-studios-pfvwus-pf~1954629021 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954629021.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Maynard Studios" category: ["Artists & Artisans"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/aa13c9d10d991eb2_4885-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1986 Fox Creek Rd, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342, United States" latitude: 38.0189 longitude: -84.9299 phone: "(502) 859-3170" website: http://www.maynardstudios.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 9 followers: 495 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Maynard Studios Original Houzz profile: [Maynard Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/maynard-studios-pfvwus-pf~1954629021) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Artists & Artisans - **Location:** Lawrenceburg, KY - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Matthew and Karine Maynard are designers, blacksmiths and artists who use metal and architectural space as their media. As a husband and wife team, they specialize in hand-forged custom stair balustrades (railings), furniture and applied design. Their work has been featured internationally & given prominence by the National Ornamental Misc. Metals Association and the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America. They continue to win international competitions with their hand forged interior stair railings and the duo's work leads in contemporary blacksmithing design today. They have also earned the highest acclamations of the Kentucky Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Their large commissions are primarily installed in private residences from California to Italy. Each element of their work reflects their professional attention to aesthetic detail, design and function with a focus on quality over quantity. "We work closely with our clients throughout the design process and look forward to collaborating with them and creating something that will last for generations to come". ### Typical Job Cost $10,000.00 - $25000 Custom pricing for custom designs. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Maynard Studios | | Address | 1986 Fox Creek Rd, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky 40342, United States | | Phone | (502) 859-3170 | | Website | http://www.maynardstudios.com | | Followers on Houzz | 495 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/maynard.studiosdesign - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/\#!/karinedch - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/karine-maynard/27/b24/6a0 - Blog — http://stayathomewelder.blogspot.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Maynard Studios](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/maynard-studios-pfvwus-pf~1954629021) - **Website:** http://www.maynardstudios.com - **Phone:** (502) 859-3170 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015 Best of Houzz Service & Design ; 2015 (2) Citations of Achievement - 2014 Residency, Nat'l Ornamental Metal Museum; 2014 Best of Houzz Service ; 2013 Best of Houzz Design; 2013 Ky Folk & Traditional Arts ; 2011 Al Smith Fellowship - **Best of Houzz:** 9 awards (2013–2018), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Kendall Clinton, Aug. 2019** > Along with being outstanding blacksmith artists, the Maynards are very dedicated members of the community who often give of their time, talents and resources to help others. They volunteered after hours on several nights in the summer of 2018 to build a model bourbon barrel warehouse to display at the Kentucky State Fair in the booth representing Anderson County, where they live. The quality and creativity of their work on any project and their passion for what they do is very inspiring. **★★★★★ — Rex Carter, Aug. 2019** > Beautiful , unique work, on time and under budget. We have a piece of art on our back patio. I can't praise them enough. Real artists and professionals. **★★★★★ — Lee Stough, July 2017** > Maynard Studios = highest degree of artistry paired with the ultimate in professionalism. I only wish there were more stars! Thank YOU! **★★★★★ — Caroline Blackwood, Sept. 2016** > Maynard Studios (Matt, Karine and their entire team) are INCREDIBLE artists who are dedicated to their craft of architectural design through metalwork. They pay extreme attention to the details of every project they have worked on for us at Castle & Key - custom cash wrap, tasting bar, chandeliers, piped shelving, etc. They are punctual, professional, teamwork-oriented and passionate. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that we receive the best results and we could not be more thrilled with their work, which exceeded our highest expectations. I would recommend Maynard Studios to anyone who is interested in custom metal work and elevated architectural design! They're the best! **★★★★★ — Stephanie Montgomery, Dec. 2015** > Karine and Matt are unbelievably talented individually. As a team, they bring art, design and function together beautifully. The process involved us gathering photos of what we liked, having Karine and Matt tour the space to get a feel for the design and style of the overall project, and Karine sketching ideas to ensure everyone was on same page. Within a week of the first meeting, we were ready to move to the production schedule. > > Through their experience, Karine and Matt were able offer ideas and add unique touches that go perfectly with the design of our home. Matt was knowledgeable of stairwell building code so not only is our stairwell beautiful to look at, it is solid and we did not have to stress about meeting the safety standards necessary for our home inspection. > > When meeting Karine and Matt, you will gain a level of confidence that these two can successfully transition your dream from paper to reality. **★★★★★ — dvanlue, Dec. 2015** > Karine and Mathew Maynard are unbelievably talented and a pleasure to deal with. They made a one of a kind table base for us that was absolutely beautiful. Their artistry with metal is like nothing that I have ever seen. We are already thinking of other projects to incorporate more of their work into our home. I would encourage anyone looking for a high quality piece of original metalworking craftsmanship to contact Manard Studios. You will not be sorry. **★★★★★ — Bonnie Talbott, Dec. 2015** > I have worked with Karine and Matt Maynard of Maynard Studios on several projects. They have the wonderful combination of being creative and precise. They are committed to 100 percent customer satisfaction. My latest installation is even ahead of schedule. **★★★★★ — ebthoemmes, Sept. 2014** > We have just completed a large scale renovation of a water-front home in Annapolis MD and the final piece to fall into place was a hand forged stair railing for our three level staircase designed and produced by Maynard Studios. We came into contact with Matt and Karine Maynard after seeing a review of their work on HOUZZ and realizing that all our favorite images were produced by them. After exchanging several e-mail messages and having a few phone conversations, we asked the Maynards to propose a design for our home. The design we selected was customized for our specific needs and reflected the water-front nature of the house and surrounding environment. It was simple, yet elegant, highly functional and incredibly creative and beautiful. The Maynard proposal was not only cost competitive with other blacksmiths in our area but the quality of the workmanship and the detailed hand construction far surpassed anything else we saw. The choice was not only easy; it was overwhelmingly compelling. Matt and Karine came to our home twice during the process, once to conduct a detailed survey and measure, and a second time for the installation. From beginning to end, they were delightful to work with and we were always taken by their kindness and thoughtfulness. After seeing quite a number of images of their previous work, we had high expectations, but nothing prepared us for the beauty and quality that actually came with their finished product, a true work of art. Our railing is hand forged steel with a bronze hand cap and decorative touches. It literally steals the show! The Maynards also designed and built an exterior railing for the entry steps and an ingenious towel bar that wraps around a large butcher block table/island that is in the center of our kitchen. We would enthusiastically and unconditionally recommend Maynard Studios to anyone interested in a beautiful hand crafted and unique stair railing designed just for you to fit perfectly into whatever style and space you have in your house. **★★★★★ — Sol Clahane, Sept. 2014** > The craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail is unmatched. The custom work this husband and wife team do is superb. They are creative and visionary. Their designs are simply beautiful. I love working with them and look forward to working with them again soon. **★★★★★ — ryan1776, Sept. 2014** > Maynard Studios has been so great to work with. I've been in the process of getting my company, the 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co., off the ground. I've worked with many, many different vendors to help launch. Many of them have been difficult, at best, to work with. > Maynard studios has been an exception. They are great to work with. Not only is their work absolutely beautiful, but they meet their deadlines and go out of their way to please. Don't hesitate to work with Maynard Studios. You'll be glad you did! **★★★★★ — sjreviews, Jan. 2014** > Maynard studios designed, manufactured and installed two staircase handrails for my house. They were extremely professional and on time. More importantly their design and work is a true work of art. I am already working with them again on a few other projects for our house and I look forward to more. I highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in high value and quality work. **★★★★★ — lhollemb, Nov. 2013** > Maynards Studios made a custom piece of furniture for an antique dollhouse that has been in my family for years. We designed it together, using the pictures of how I wanted to display the piece. The visit to their Studio was excellent. The piece is gorgeous, it does not detract from the details of what we're trying to show off while being a beautiful piece in our foyer. Karine and Matt are delightful to work with, incredibly artistic, yet practical. We plan to have more work done by Maynard when we build our next home. ## Selected projects - [Unique Interior Railings. Our specialty](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/unique-interior-railings-our-specialty-pj-vj~16859) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 57 - Description: As designers, blacksmiths and artists Matthew & Karine use metal and architectural space as their media. Together they specialize in interior railings and have completed large installations from California to Italy. They hand forge each component and design creative railings as unique as each client. Every element of their work reflects their professional attention to aesthetic detail, design and function with a focus on quality. "We work closely with our clients throughout the design process an… - [Working with Matt & Karine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/working-with-matt-and-karine-pj-vj~48603) - Location: Lawrenceburg, KY - Photos: 14 - Description: In the studios with Matthew & Karine Maynard. www.maynardstudios.com "We start by visiting the space and getting to know our client. Sometimes, on the first visit, the client allows us to measure the space the following day. This is particularly handy when we are traveling long distances. Then we may email designs back and forth, but it usually doesn't take too many sketches until we agree on a design and price, if we have really all asked the right questions in our initial meeting and gotten to… - [Greenbrier Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenbrier-project-pj-vj~701932) - Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV - Photos: 9 - Description: Design & creation of a new railing for the entrance space in a private home, in the private residential sporting community estates at The Greenbrier. - [The Sun Rail Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-sun-rail-project-pj-vj~47878) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 20 - Description: This exterior railing project was designed by landscape architect J.P. Shadley & created by hand (& "brought to life") by Maynard Studios. Installation in Louisville, Kentucky with photos by Matthew & Karine Maynard. - [Historic Remodel Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-remodel-project-pj-vj~216627) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 14 - Description: When renovating a Historic home in Louisville, Kentucky the interior designer (Gail Ciliberti) called on Matthew & Karine to help with updating the staircases. After lengthy discussion with Gail, it was decided that the plain wood balusters would be removed but wood handgrips and newel post would be kept from grand staircase and the Maynards would create and install a new balustrade to fit underneath and between the existing newels. In the kitchen, the handgrip had to be removed along with the w… - [Dali Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dali-project-pj-vj~212635) - Location: Elizabethtown, KY - Photos: 10 - Description: This railing was designed for clients who happened to have a collection of work by the artist Salvador Dali. With this railing, we attempted to blend nouveau and classical elements in a way that we had never done before, while also accepting the challenge from our client to create portions of the rail that appear to be melting, as if made of wax. - [River View Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-view-project-pj-vj~193528) - Location: Utica, IN - Photos: 11 - Description: Matthew & Karine were presented with a ship's wheel by the homeowner and asked to incorporate it into the custom railing with a bronze handgrip. Matthew seized the opportunity to come up with a delightful and creative kinetic sculpture component to this nautical railing. As the wheel is turned it's mechanized components move a "piston" into the floor, as if powering some unseen element in the home. Hook up the coffee grinder perhaps? - [Home on the Ohio Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-on-the-ohio-project-pj-vj~193521) - Location: Brandenburg, KY - Photos: 7 - Description: Private client in Brandenburg, Kentucky in forged steel with solid hand forged bronze caprail. Project included vent covers throughout the house, additional furnishings and fireplace screens. - [Chesapeake Bay Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chesapeake-bay-project-pj-vj~2388822) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: Matthew and Karine designed & created this handrail in forged steel with forged bronze hand grip and accents. Due to the home's location directly on the Chesapeake Bay, it was suggested that the three story design echo a nautical theme without being too loud about it. Subtle lines were incorporated to convey the idea of swagged ropes or the draping fabric of a stowed sail. Large 3" diameter newel posts were forged to a taper and designed to be reminiscent of mooring bollards with large diameter… - [Apiary Fine Catering & Events Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/apiary-fine-catering-and-events-project-pj-vj~1055703) - Location: Lexington, KY - Photos: 25 - Description: The ironwork in this album was designed & created for a private commercial catering & event space in Lexington, Ky from 2013-2015. Commissioned by the Vaughan family, we are proud of the work we designed and created with them over these two years. Since opening in the spring of 2015, Apiary Fine Catering & Events has been listed as one of the top 10 wedding locations in the United States. More info at http://the-apiary.com/ - [Other Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/other-projects-pj-vj~3196581) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 34 - Description: Other projects by Matt & Karine - [Wind In The Trees Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wind-in-the-trees-project-pj-vj~1055887) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 25 - Description: Custom designed new construction home in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew & Karine worked closely with the homeowner to create many different architectural iron & bronze features to complement and personalize their space, both inside and out. Project included grand staircase, hand grips, solid bronze post caps on top of the wood newels, exterior bronze handrails, hand forged steel interior handgrips, mantle brackets, trim and exterior botancial railings. - [Contemporary Railing Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-railing-project-pj-vj~741173) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 3 - Description: Designed and created for glass art collectors to emphasize lines in their collection and create a seamless balance of architecture and art. - [Palmetto Bluffs Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/palmetto-bluffs-project-pj-vj~5830683) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: These pieces were designed by Matthew and Karine for coastal South Carolina home, overlooking an outstanding salt marsh, that might best be described as Lowcountry Contemporary. The large two-leaf gate has a central feature of a stylized Live Oak tree and the ever-present Spanish Moss. The single walk gate presents a coral element drawn by the client's son and translated into forged steel then wrapped with flowing ribbons. A basket weave design on the lower portion of both gates offers a welcomi… - [Jordan Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jordan-project-pj-vj~5830647) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: For this balustrade, the home owner wanted something that was rooted in traditional Italian design but with obvious custom flourishes. The Maynards worked with the client to come up with a S-scroll based design that utilized various sizes and shapes of material for good visual interest. The lower section of each large scroll was wrapped with Acanthus leaves. By introducing some lyrical, almost Nouveau elements, both on the scrollwork and as short panels at the turns, the traditional S-scrolls ha… [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/artists-and-artisans/maynard-studios-pfvwus-pf~1954629021) ## Ideabooks - [Exceptional Outdoor Furniture by Hartstone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/413127/list/exceptional-outdoor-furniture-by-hartstone) — 47 ideas - [The Apiary](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54412066/list/the-apiary) — 37 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/karinemaynard) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love your natural wood banister on the rot iron railing!! Would love t** *(in Photo Questions)* We Love the natural wood banister on the rot iron railing. It is absolutely breathtaking. We are expecting our first child and naturally we will need to baby proof our home. We need a railing that will fit the decor of our living room and this one is perfect. Please let us know if you are excepting clients and would consider helping us with our project. Thank you very much! Very Best, Michael A: Hi Michael, Congratulations on the impending arrival! We're delighted you appreciate our work and this railing is particularly whimsical. We we would be more than happy to help you with your project. To get started, please call our office: 502.859.3170 Looking forward! ~Matthew & Karine Maynard / Maynard Studios **Q: Do you do sti** *(in Photo Questions)* We have a project in Nashville to . Do you do stair case in Nashville ? A: Absolutely, hamidrab! **Q: The company website implies out of business** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes these tables? Do you have their number? A: They have a new website! http://www.hartstonetile.com/ **Q: I bought a home with these handrail panels.** *(in Photo Questions)* I bought a home in Texas with these iron baluster / panels (the ones with knuckles only ) and I need to buy some replacements. Where can I order them from? Please help! :) A: This railing was made in our blacksmith's shop, without pre-ordered panels. But you may call a fabrication shop in your area who could help you match the work in your railing. (Look up "iron fabricators" or "ornamental iron" or "ornamental metal working" in the yellow pages or google, for your hometown). IF they were pre-bought panels, they would be the folks who would know how to order more. **Q: Dear karin: Can we purchase the bronze cap rail alone?** *(in Photo Questions)* About a dozen or dozen and half for staircase in margate. nj 08402? Jacqui Sovel meetusamerica@yahoo.com 7786-247-3772 A: Hi Jacqui! Thanks for your inquiry. Each bronze cap rail is made custom to fit each railing. This means however, that we do not have any made in "stock" or in "inventory" for purchase. I look forward to discussing with your further about the possibility of a commission! You can send me any details and attachments to my direct email: karine@maynardstudios.com and we'll talk soon. **Q: Chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* The chairs are beautiful, are these recovered vintage or can they be purchased somewhere. A: LOVE those chairs! Good job! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*