Over the course of the first half of 2012 Kelly and I undertook a fairly extensive remodel of our home. The following photo's give some idea of what was there, what it looked like as it transitioned, and what it looks like now.
While the stair rail didn't match anything else in the house, it did match the style we see in other homes in the area. Must have had a sale on these rails 15 years ago! Fortunatley it went away.