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!

Best Craftsman Porch Railing

Best Craftsman Porch Railing

Best Craftsman Porch Railing

In this lush country estate setting the best craftsman porch railing, tall tapered pillars and a fieldstone foundation greet guests with a grand welcoming. The upscale railing painted in classic white features straight lined balusters in sets of three with space between alternating sets adorned with minute squares.

Baseball Bat Baluster Stair Railing

Baseball Bat Baluster Stair Railing

Baseball Bat Baluster Stair Railing

Without a doubt this baseball bat baluster stair railing offers a unique deck railing idea, lending a fresh perspective on the sport. A baseball bat attaches to each step lining the stairway. As an additional interesting touch, bat handles rise above the handrail. This railing idea is perfect for a staircase leading to a recreation room.

Baluster Rockridge Craftsman Railing

Baluster Rockridge Craftsman Railing

Baluster Rockridge Craftsman Railing

Instead of a row of traditional square balusters, the homeowner decided to add more pizzazz to the porches by alternating two square balusters with a wider board in a repeating pattern. Keeping with the contemporary style, terra-cotta newel posts pop along the aqua-marine baluster of the Rockridge Craftsman railing.

Asian Exterior Railing

Asian Exterior Railing

Asian Exterior Railing

In Zen-like fashion, the Asian exterior railing makes a big impact as a focal piece crossing over a gently flowing backyard stream. To capture the tranquility and evoke a Feng Shui feel, the minimalist design features clean, curving handrails and thin wooden bars arranged to form fluctuating lines and floating squares on an arching platform.

Art Decoration New York Bronx Railing

Art Decoration New York Bronx Railing

Art Decoration New York Bronx Railing

This art decoration New York Bronx railing displays the popular art-deco style from the 1920s through the early 1940s. As seen in the picture, it is a visual arts design characterized by symmetrical geometric forms such as the cathedral arches. These ornate relics from the art-deco movement inspire many ornamental deck railing ideas today, particularly those featuring metallic elements.

Arced Metal Balusters with Metal Vines

Arced Metal Balusters with Metal Vines

Arced Metal Balusters with Metal Vines

Arced metal balusters with metal vines lend botanical detail to this elegant front porch. Molded metal leaves and stems flow fluidly along the upper portion of the balustrade. To add even more visual appeal, square columns serve as a stately offset to the delicate railings.

Antler Railing

Antler Railing

Antler Railing

For a truly rare and rustic look, this retreat in the wilderness boasts an awe-inspiring antler railing. Its naturalistic layout features a tapered column of rough cut stone, serving as a newel post to support timber rails adorned with antlers for balusters. Note how nature takes over the landscape, adding to the down-to-earth aura.

Alternating Wire Railing

Alternating Wire Railing

Alternating Wire Railing

Here, the alternating wire railing presents a modern design that’s ideal for contemporary-style interiors. Rounded rails feature a light stain and semi-glossy seal, letting the wood grain show through. Combine this with black newel posts and a row of vertical wire cables dropping down from the handrail to give the open staircase an unconventional look.

Alternating Diagonal Rustic Board Railing

Alternating Diagonal Rustic Board Railing

Alternating Diagonal Rustic Board Railing

The alternating diagonal rustic board railing features planks in a plethora of widths and colors meeting in the center of each rail section and forming an visually interesting, v-shaped angle. Although the timber boards contain spaces between them to let some of the view show through, this design is ideal for those seeking privacy.

Alternating Circles Jigsaw Baluster Porch Rail

Alternating Circles Jigsaw Baluster Porch Rail

Alternating Circles Jigsaw Baluster Porch Rail

While the alternating circles, jigsaw baluster porch rail coordinates perfectly with Craftsman-style homes, the design will lend an arts and crafts character to any outdoor space. Here, finely sawing the side of each panel creates see-through circles that seemingly appear on open lines.