The source for all different deck railing ideas. Here you can learn about all the different options that you're familiar with and probably plenty that you've never seen before. The most common railing for a home is a wood railing made with parts that can be made by just about any carpenter. There's also wrought iron railing which is common on Mediterranean inspired houses. Glass deck balusters and cable railing are popular choices for modern architecture where the palette is mostly concrete and glass.

But on this site, I share deck railing ideas that are far from these run of the mill encounters. I've shared underwater railings and railings on safety tower, from sea to sky. Hopefully, you'll find a picture that will help to be the inspiration in your home's decor!

Glass Baluster Railing Design

Glass Baluster Railing Design

Glass Baluster Railing Design

It’s all about enjoying beautiful views while relaxing on the deck with this glass baluster railing design. This railing features traditional cedar rails and posts that enclose several evenly spaced contemporary glass balusters.

Gray Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Gray Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Gray Front Porch Sawn Balusters

These gray rails and front porch sawn balusters add charm and whimsy to a country-style home. The rows of pine, flat  sawn balusters feature a highly decorative design in antique white that subtly contrasts with gray rails and posts.

Glass and Metal Baluster Railing

Glass and Metal Baluster Railing

Glass and Metal Baluster Railing

This glass and metal baluster railing offers a new and interesting look to a glass balustrade. Thin glass balusters alternate with twin metal poles and with the architectural lighting the glass segments seemingly look like mirrors in the evening.

Spindle Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Spindle Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Spindle Front Porch Sawn Balusters

These spindle front porch sawn balusters lend an arts and crafts look to traditional turned spindles. The handrail is more ornate with fancy cut-out detailing under the top rail painted black. This also makes a sharp contrast to the white balusters for a dramatic effect.

Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Front Porch Sawn Balusters

Elegant and inviting these front porch sawn balusters add a distinctive touch to the spacious porch. Each baluster is sawn into a highly decorative design spaced closely to look as if they were hand carved from a wood panel.

Framed Alternating Diagonal Wood Railing

Framed Alternating Diagonal Wood Railing

Framed Alternating Diagonal Wood Railing

In addition to a visually pleasing pattern, the framed alternating diagonal wood railing also brings privacy to this deck. Wide wood boards are closely spaced at an angle, but the direction changes with each alternating section.

Frameless Glass Railing Idea

Frameless Glass Railing Idea

Frameless Glass Railing Idea

For those who like a modern look and clear view, this frameless glass railing idea will offer inspiration. These glass balusters are beautifully transparent without ornate posts or rails. As an additional benefit they hinder the wind while relaxing on a beachfront balcony.

Four Quadrants Angles Wood Railing

Four Quadrants Angles Wood Railing

Four Quadrants Angles Wood Railing

The four quadrants angles wood railing offers a modern up-date to traditional vertical wood balusters. Here, the aesthetically pleasing wood pickets lie vertically and horizontally as four smaller squares within the rail sections.

Forged Bronze Tree Railing

Forged Bronze Tree Railing

Forged Bronze Tree Railing

Sitting up high on the balcony, a handsome forged bronze tree railing is sure to be the focal point and conversation piece of this great room. Bronze branches sprawl across the balustrade, while roots flow below the rail for a highly dramatic effect.

Frameless Glass Railing

Frameless Glass Railing

Frameless Glass Railing

One of the perks of glass balusters is that they provide a transparent view of the landscape. Frequently, decorative posts and rails support glass railing sections, but here the frameless glass railing allows a crystal clear view with simplicity.