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Black metal accessories can contribute to a sleek modern staircase design when combined with wood or glass handrails.
Here, we describe the benefits of black metal handrail brackets, help you choose a design that works well with your staircase, and compare black metal with other materials to ensure you achieve the perfect look for your hallway.
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Read the key benefits of choosing black metal handrail brackets.
Read the different options of black metal handrail designs.
Find out how to combine black metal with other materials and colours that complement black metal.
Read our guide to choosing end caps.
Read the other available metals to choose from.
Black metal handrail brackets offer a bold and sophisticated look which is popular in many modern homes. The colour stands out and offers elegant contrast against paler colours, which is ideal for making a statement staircase. Many people also enjoy the difference between traditional wooden handrails and contemporary black metal brackets.
The benefit of choosing black handrail accessories is that they match a wide variety of colours. They look brilliant alongside both pale and dark types of wood. Plus, they go with any colour scheme, so you don't have to worry about them clashing with your paint or wallpaper even if you decide to redecorate in the future. Not only that, but they are a versatile enough product to match with a wide range of staircase designs and work well with both traditional and modern stair handrails and spindles.
Are you looking for the perfect black metal handrail brackets for you? Shop our full range here.
The black metal handrail brackets we have here at Jackson Woodturners are simple and elegant in design, a choice we made to ensure their versatility. Since black is a bold style choice, we find clean and unfussy designs are loud enough to make a statement.
The brackets attach to the wall via a 55mm circle and the rail via a 47mm by 21mm rectangle. These black wall brackets are available to buy individually or in packs of five, the latter being a suitable number for most standard staircases. To add a touch of extra detail, you could consider installing wall patrices in addition to your black metal brackets.
If you're keen to choose a busier style, you may want to consider a different material such as brass, nickel or pewter. We have a beautifully ornate petal design handrail bracket available in antique brass or pewter which offers a very traditional look for your staircase. For a more ornate option that is still very modern, consider our brushed nickel octagonal brackets which have a contemporary geometric design.
Since black is a neutral colour, it goes well with both dark and pale woods. It will stand out quite dramatically against pale woods like ash, pine, or hemlock. With darker woods, black metal brackets are more likely to blend in, particularly when it comes to the darkest varieties, such as rich walnut.
Black metal also combines well with oak, which is a mid-range wood in terms of its darkness. Oak and black metal is a classic and trendy combination because it blends modernity and tradition to create a timeless staircase. This impact can be further heightened if you opt for particularly ornate designs for your oak handrail and spindles.
For an incredibly modern look, consider combining black with glass. Glass is a brilliant balustrade material because it helps create a sense of airiness and improves the flow of light up the staircase. Furthermore, it has a contemporary look that can be pushed towards industrial when combined with black metal accessories.
It's important to consider whether you want to match your handrail brackets to other parts of the stair hardware. Some people like to use black metal spindles along with black metal brackets to create a sense of continuity and make the contrast between the handrail and other accessories more dramatic. You can also find black metal caps for newel posts, black metal end caps for handrails, or black metal clamps for glass panels.
End caps can provide a decorative finish for wooden handrails, and they're a great way to add some extra stylish detailing to your staircase. There are a variety of end cap styles available, some more ornate than others, but most people choose to match their handrail brackets to their end caps when it comes to choosing your material.
Since black metal brackets are simple and elegant, you could complement this look with a chic slim black end cap. If you'd prefer a bolder look, consider a black filigree end cap which has attractive detailing.
It is unlikely you'd want to combine black metal brackets with end caps in a different metal material. However, if you don't want to use black metal end caps, you could opt for a wooden end scroll in the same wood variety as your handrail so that it blends in. Then, you will have just a subtle degree of contrast in the way of your black brackets.
Shop our full range of end caps here.
Brass brackets tend to offer a traditional and luxurious look compared to black metal, particularly when you opt for antique brass, which has an aged appearance. Ornate brass brackets tend to be more expensive than black brackets, but you can expect to pay the same for brass and black metal when it comes to the most straightforward bracket designs. Find out more about brass handrail brackets here.
With its high shine finish, chrome handrail brackets offer an incredibly sleek, polished look popular in modern homes. Chrome's reflective finish allows it to catch the light, which helps it stand out against wood similarly to black metal. Some chrome bracket designs are a little more expensive than black metal, but there is a greater variety in styles from which to choose. Read our full guide to chrome handrail brackets here.
Brushed nickel is perhaps the subtlest material to choose for handrail brackets. The mattified finish helps it to blend in, so if you're looking for brackets that don't draw too much attention, then nickel is a great choice. Like chrome, there are many design options available, and the more ornate varieties tend to be more expensive than black metal. Are you looking for a brushed nickel handrail bracket? Read our full guide here.
Since metal is such a durable material, it doesn't require too much maintenance. A microfibre cloth is suitable for dusting black handrail brackets, but they might need a deeper clean now and again to remove any smudges or fingerprints. Since the brackets are constructed from stainless steel and powder-coated black, it's vital to avoid any harsh cleaning products that will risk breaking down the paint layer. Use a gentle cleaning product diluted in warm water.
