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Newel post - everything BUT THE CAP! Thickest part at bottom that doesn't go up super high. Then a small portion of a flat, basic indent (I like the scale of this indent...some examples are too short for the medium level) and then the majority of the post is the thinner section. I like the overall scale of the three lower levels combined (if that makes sense). DO NOT LIKE THIS CAP...
Newel post CAP - an ever so slight triangle roundness at the top to make it less harsh but still clean and modern looking. I also like the very thin layer right underneath the cap that is noticeable but no where near the same size as the actual cap. This is also an example of where the bottom portion of the post has a middle layer that is too short. I'd like the middle indent layer to be more similar in scale to the other photo.
Stair #2 - slat width, no spindle feet and very clean newel posts. UPDATE: Looks like this is the post that got chosen and while it looks notably ornate in this photo for me to ever really like it, it looks much more ornate and super tall in person, which is why it won't work for us. The railing in this photo is also too frilly with all the indents...
Would my black mirror work like this in the space? Likely too tall...
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