Weiyan8--we're building just barely over the northern part of the county line, due north of R. We have 1.5 acres and for the first time I am realizing how much yard work I'm going to be doing! Yikes. So, right now in this heat, your .47 acres looks good :-) And you're right--that IS a good sized lot for your area. One house we were interested in there at your sub/div was in the Parade of Homes last year, but the houses were way too close around it. I've probably driven past your house, but because it's still under construction, not paid much attention to it. I drive through when I need ideas--first exterior colors, then front door stain, and now landscape ideas. I'm always driving through yours and H.C. sub/div for ideas because it's so close to our apt. You do have a nice commute, and my husband is going to miss it. (Aren't you glad that road got re-surfaced before you moved in? We had a bad 5-mile stretch--worse than GLTD if you can belive it--that JUST got re-done. Perfect timing). I'll post some pics later. Since our grading was done, the height of our porch is much better, but I don't have a pic of it lately. It looks like you have at least 1 more step than we do. If you have little ones, I'd probably put up the rails--maybe even in my situation, but I don't. It's exciting to get so close to move-in, isn't it? Good luck and hope you enjoy your new home. Tracey

You will probably want an ada compliant railing. This might attach to the inside of the more decorative railing. an example here: https://www.trex.com/products/railing/ada-handrail/ the more decorative railings can be too large to safely grip. Some manufacturers offer this secondary rail. Our code required 1 compliant rail but we put them in all stairs if you go custom you might ask about ada compliance

the post and railings on front porch were installed directly on brick stairs and are rotting. How to replace these and update porch railings.

Just throwing out some considerations. I’m having a hard time imagining glass on these steps; what is the plan with the small gap to pillars. Your inspiration picture has a natural end on the stairs and I think you would have to extend yours. I also think the look below would be more complementary to your home’s style. I wouldn’t be selecting based on your rationale: It won’t start a new trend, not doing won’t date the house and it will remain the same overall. If you love the idea, that’s a different thing. The back stairs can be different.