The design/iron work is heavier than I had planned.

Heaver than the design specified? Heaver than you guessed that it would look?

The latter…we tried to mimic the design on the main door. Feels heavy to me now. Thanks.

What did the drawings show? What was the specified dimensions of the steel members?

I like it.

I never like horizontal bars on a railing unless they are very thin like steel cable. The ones on the exterior I think could stay but the inside ones do not seem to connect to anything I don't even see a handrail to tie that wall of iron with something else . BTW there is no reason the interior stair rail needs to be anything like the exterior.I am aslo curious why you did not go with powder coated on the exterior instaed of painting it on site. Now maybe the best would be to get a large pice of art for the left hand wall of the stairs with a lot of black in the art and quite chunky looking to balance the railing. The art can aslo bring in some color that can be used in the spaces around the main floor for sure a black handrail too

Horizontal rails are not to code in our area, kids love to climb them. I like the look though.

Love it! Especially the outside, it works fantastically with the front door. Inside it might look a little heavy (when compared to the light fixture over the table particularly). painting it might work, but you can also cheat as he decide by throwing a tapestry or something over it. Having such as strong architectural element indoors might inspire you to keep coming with the theme, which I think would be spectacular!

I’m also surprised that ‘climbing bars’ would be acceptable, code-wise

It looks ok but a cable railing might compliment the house in a better way.

I think it looks great 👍

Thank you so much, everyone! Needless to say, I've been feeling sad because of the interior railing. It is really helpful to get your thoughts and ideas.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting, thank you. Will add a photo of the handrail. Love the ideas for art to balance the heaviness of the railing.

@chiflipper, thanks so much. The paint option is good to have in my back pocket!

@Kate, thank you! I had similar concerns but this is in code in our area. The railing is 43 inches high (with a wall below the railing) so hopefully, that will help.

@privateprivateprivate, thank you! Really appreciate your ideas and glad it looks okay!

@Norwood Architects, I agree....wish I had the option to go with that.

@J Sk, thank you! Feedback like yours is helping me feel better....thank you!!!

So grateful to everyone here for their comments. Thank you.

It is hard to tell by one image, but in my opinion there is a conflict between the balcony railing, being very contemporary, and the gable supported by the beam ends above the front door, being reminiscent of southwestern mission. That is just my first impression.

Thanks @Mark Bischak, Architect. We had to balance our city's requirement to keep some semblance of the neighborhood's original look with our updated design. Interested in your thoughts on the interior railing if possible. Thanks.

Keep in mind that @Mark Bischak, Architect is a Degreed Professional, and as such, has a much more discerning eye than the common man (not a criticism). I think you did a great job bringing your vision to life despite the demand of the dreaded "powers that be".

@semonem, I love Your house, it is something what You can see in Europe now. Does it matter if it has mixed architecture styles, if as whole looks great? I think in Europe people don't focus so much if the house combines different styles, just do their own thing and don't analyze everything. Just enjoy your beautiful house because I know from personal experience how stressful building is !

Many thanks, @chiflipper and @J Sk. You have no idea how much your feedback and that of the group here has helped me! I will try to use art and decor to balance things out on the interior front. Thank you again!

Chiflipper is right, most all the people that are invited to your home will have a wonderful time and not notice anything wrong with your home, and my comment is splitting hairs. It is not worth the effort or expense to make any changes. If anyone notices anything wrong, give them another drink. If the conversation lulls, ask "what do you think of my handrail?". Enjoy your new home for many years.

Love it!! @Mark Bischak, Architect, thank you! 😁