Cozy Cabin Stair Research

I have not given up my cabin project.  In fact, I have been over-thinking it.  I worked a little more on the stairs on my cabin the other night.  I have had "designers block"  If anyone has medication for this, please let me know!

 I have been doing some research and I came across this swirly modern design, and thought it was very cool - while it is too ornate and refined for the cabin, I do like the idea of filling the whole space from floor to ceiling with some sort of divider.

 Initially, I was thinking of something kind of plain like this.

I do have access to a laser cutter so one of the ideas that I am leaning towards is a panel, perhaps with a design similar to these cat-tails.

 or a laser cut design with trees, mountains and bears ?

 I also like the idea of doing something not so typical with wood twigs

 This railing is done with vines - but I am not quite sure how this would translate into miniature or my cabin. ( or how you dust it ? )

 I like the kind of Arts & Crafts feel of this wooden cut-out 

 I also have been thinking of doing something with metal.  I follow Ray Whitledge's blog and he did a beautiful metal railing.  Click here to see his fine work!

 I like the kind of Asian, modern, artsy feel of this metal panel. I also like the metal random twigs and leaves on the last two.

I may have to make a small sample of each and try to decide which one looks best.  As always, I appreciate your comments, ideas and suggestions!