Cable Railing Projects on the Finger Lakes
Keuka Studios has had the pleasure of producing many Finger Lakes stair and railing systems over the years. While we travel often to job sites across the U.S. and the Caribbean, we take special pride in crafting cable railings for our home region. Oftentimes, these local projects are for lake house decks that directly overlook one of the eleven Finger Lakes. We always enjoy helping clients optimize their property’s gorgeous natural views with a cable railing system. For interior stairs or lakefront deck design ideas, take a look at a few railing systems our team has designed and crafted for clients in the Finger Lakes region:
1. Cayuga Lake – Lodge at Cornell University
The Noyes Lodge at Cornell University overlooks Beebe Lake, an offshoot of Cayuga Lake on its south side. Our team designed a cable railing system for the lodge’s deck that faces the water. The railing features passivated and polished stainless steel posts and a wood top rail. Our Ithaca Style cable railing design is simple and unobtrusive, allowing the natural view to remain the focus of the outdoor lounge area.
2. Cayuga Lake – Curved Floating Staircase
When the Donahoe Group of architects reached out to us, they explained that this project was so complex and challenging in terms of engineering and fabrication that none of their usual fabricators were willing to take on the project. The expert team at Keuka Studios embraced the challenge. We blended engineering and technology to ensure structural integrity and create a true work of art. The project included railings on the stairs, rooftop deck, dock, and the house. They chose our Keuka cable railing system for its curving posts that perfectly complement the curving staircase.
See this project on our YouTube Channel – Curved Floating Staircase
Project Case Study – Curved Floating Staircase
3. Canandaigua Lake – Vertical Cable Railing
For this lakefront home in Canandaigua, New York, we crafted a custom vertical cable railing system. Popular for pool fencing, vertical cable infill creates a protective barrier while preserving the view through the railing or fence. This railing features “Raven Black” powder-coated steel posts. Our team also designed a custom top rail that conceals the cable fasteners.
4. Conesus Lake -Double Stringer Floating Stairs
A client built this stunning new home on Conesus Lake in New York’s Fingerlakes Region. The design embraces a minimalist, modern aesthetic. To complement this style, they wanted a staircase that would appear to float and remain open. We created a floating staircase featuring double stringers hidden beneath the stair treads, preserving the airy, open feel. Cable railings were selected to maintain this lightness, and the sleek modern lighting enhances the overall artistic appeal of the space.
See this on our YouTube Channel- Double Stringer Floating Stairs
Project Case Study – Double Stringer Floating Stairs
5. Conesus Lake – Modern Exterior Cable Railing
This home called “Open House,” is celebrated for its open floor plan and distinctive zig-zag design, strategically placed on the property to capture optimal southern sunlight and breezes. With a focus on indoor-outdoor living it offers a range of outdoor spaces perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The client selected our Ithaca cable railing system to elegantly frame the multiple decks and staircases. The cable railing posts are sleek and slim, providing unobstructed lake views, and are mounted to the fascia for a clean, minimalist look.
Project Case Study – Modern Exterior Cable Railings
6. Keuka Lake – Lake House Deck
This rustic lake house sits directly on Keuka Lake, the namesake of our business. The home features a wood deck with a staircase that leads right to a private dock. For the deck and stairs, Keuka Studios designed and fabricated a cable railing system with black powder-coated steel posts that are fascia mounted and a thick wood top rail.
7. Seneca Lake – Curved Cable Railing Deck
When the owners of this lake house, originally built in the 1960s, decided to renovate, they turned to Schickel Construction for the job. One major goal for the renovation was to bring the lakefront deck up to date while preserving the view. Our team crafted a curved Keuka Style cable railing for the wood deck with stone columns. To match the natural aesthetic of the deck, we designed the railing with black powder-coated steel posts and a wood top rail. Keuka Studios also built a cable railing system for a stone exterior staircase.
Every Keuka Studios design and fabricated project is custom-built for your space. We custom design and fabricate stairs and railings for interior and exterior applications.
