Stairway to Heaven or Hell

While we still have TONS of projects, one that is way down on the list for me, but that I am really considering starting soon is the railing. 

I'm thinking about painting it BLACK.  I saw a very similar railing, which really inspired me - inspiration.  And you see railings painted all the time. And, I really think I would like it better.

But we just have SO MUCH railing. And because it's all open, I really don't think there's a stopping spot....

From the bottom, looking up.

Looking down to the basement from the Main Level

When you walk in the front door.

From the Main Level...going up.

At the top of the stairs on the Second Floor

Looking up from the Living Room
 

Looking down from the top level - ALL the way down.  Makes me kinda dizzy. I like it!

I don't think Ryan is even remotely on board with this one, but you bloggers carry a ton of weight with him.

So, what do you think?  Yay or Nay?  Is it worth the trouble or not?