Circular Sunburst Porch Railing

Without sacrificing the home’s historic charm, the circular sunburst porch railing gives this Victorian porch an arts and crafts update. Cut-outs radiating like the sun’s rays were sawn from a series of solid panels. Thick rails, painted in mocha, frame the cream colored design to highlight the finely detailed millwork.

Chippendale Railings

These Chinese Chippendale railings are a beautiful vestige from the past. Here, wooden spindles are arranged to create replicating diamond patterns that evolve from the rail’s center as a modern twist to the traditional colonial Chippendale style.

Chicken Wire Railing Idea

When deciding on a railing, consider this chicken wire railing idea! Not just for farmhouses, welded and woven wire meshes are becoming popular substitutes for balusters in a variety of settings. Here, in keeping with a country theme, simple timber handrails and posts frame the wire along a staircase.  For a modern look in suburban or urban areas, wire can be attached to metal posts.

Chamfered Milled 2×2 Spindle Colonial Handrail

Here, the chamfered milled 2×2 spindle colonial handrail elegantly preserves the historical character of this classic colonial home. But, as a beautiful break from tradition the handrail is painted in a rich black shade in contrast to pure white balusters and pillars.

Central Horizontal Wood Vine with Vertical Pickets

The central horizontal wood vine with vertical pickets fashions a botanical theme in an otherwise traditional railing. Large leafy vines sawn from cedar flow through the center of this decorative railing carving a visually appealing break within classic vertical balusters.

Cat Baluster Deck Railing

This pet-friendly cat baluster deck railing goes well with a range of exterior designs from traditional, as seen in the picture, to those favoring an Arts and Crafts theme. Here, adorable cat cut-outs accented with cute dots line antique white panels adding a whimsical twist to the deck.

Cable Railing with Formed Corners Different Height Wood Cap

The cable railing with formed corners at different heights pairs perfectly with modern landscapes. Cable wires with their sleek profile attach to rounded corners of decorative aluminum posts. Newel caps form forward-looking hexagons complementing the wood handrails.

Cable Railing Above Wood 2×2

Here is a one-of-a-kind design featuring cable railing above wood 2×2. Cedar rails frame a line of classic wood pickets on the bottom, while two horizontal wire cables stretch across the top to create a look that mixes traditional with modern.

Cable Rail

Apart from being functional, the cable rail works wonders on this lakefront home for a few other reasons. The horizontal wires and arching metal posts lend a modern, minimalist look to the contemporary-style exterior. And because the railing is light and airy, it opens up the view of the lake.

Cable and Branch Railing

This cable and branch railing is another example of an eye-catching architectural element that can be created by mixing and matching rail sections. Here, flowing Mountain Laurel branches add natural beauty to the deck, while horizontal metal cables fade visually into the scenic landscape for an unblocked view.