Yes, IMO, it all goes together...very well, in fact. Interior design is a personal preference...choose what you like.

It all fits in an Arts & Crafts/Craftsman design but the ironwork should have a creative flare to it rather than just the standard patterns IMHO.

Just because you love something doesn't mean you need it in your life.

In my own build, I've had to surrender a lot of individual elements that I like for the sake of the overall look and harmony of the space. I think the beaded doors and wide plank floors are fine, but the metal ballusters will strike a dissonant note unless they are very carefully chosen.

BTW: I'm in the same position as you: building a new home on a cattle ranch that's been in the family for over a century. My design scheme was [or is, still not finished] was to create an exterior that looked as though it could have been built at the turn of the last century, which in my part of the world means a blend of rustic and elegant materials-- arch top windows in cedar gables, for instance. For the interior, I want it to look as though it could have been decorated pre-1930, with only a little updating since.

So basically, it all has to look as though it could have been purchased in that sort of time frame-- bathroom sinks and faucets, light fixtures, railings, floor. So far, it seems to be coming together very nicely.

thanks for your replies. One reason I wanted to use the metal stair spindles with wood banister - it is an open staircase that only goes down. I think with the hardwood (and possible stained trim) it might be too much wood. Any opinions regarding stained wood trim vs painted?

IMO, and it IS just an opinion, stained trim [with a protective finish] looks nicer longer and is easier to maintain. Although if you compare a dark stain to a pale paint, no question but the dark will show dust quicker.

Actually, I think which you'll prefer depends on your decorating. I have seen beautiful rooms with all the trim painted, and equally beautiful rooms with all the trim stained. Both types are lovely, but there is a different feel. If you are headed towards the Craftsman ambiance, then stain is usually more appropriate to support the 'natural wood' emphasis.

This thread come at a perfect time for me. I am trying to pick out a railing for an open stairway to the basement (stairway is located next to front door). We also live on a farm and I love antiques and have several pieces passed down throught the family. I have selected plank flooring and I'm leaning toward painted trim. I love the metal balusters too - but I don't want things to look to modern. I think the key to this is to keep the balusters relatively simple whether they are wood or metal. I'm thinking of using with the round twisted pieces alternated with 2 simple twisted balusters - Does that make sense?

your ideas sound like what I like!