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!

Wood Railing Minnesota

Wood Railing Minnesota

Wood Railing Minnesota

Three wide steps transition from the stone patio onto the deck, featuring the wood railing Minnesota. The Mountain Laurel balusters add decoration to the deck with their asymmetrical branches bowing and bending along the perimeter. Coordinating chairs, with lime green cushions, add even more ornamentation.

Wood Railings Mingle with Deck Chairs

Wood Railings Mingle with Deck Chairs

Wood Railings Mingle with Deck Chairs

The rustic architecture of this log home is further enhanced with wood railings that mingle with the deck chairs. The linear, cedar timber in the rails pair perfectly with those in the chairs. Notice the height of the chairs—the homeowners choose those to take advantage of the scenic view.

Minnesota Lake Home Deck Railing

Minnesota Lake Home Deck Railing

Minnesota Lake Home Deck Railing

The Minnesota lake home deck railing transforms this raised deck into something stellar with its sinuous Mountain Laurel stick balusters. The stately, cedar newel posts and rails are stained to match the home’s exterior perfectly. Additionally, charcoal colored caps add a decorative accent to the railing.

Branch Banister

Branch Banister

Branch Banister

Direct from the forest comes a one-of-a-kind branch banister. This tree branch was sanded to a smooth finish and stained to complement the wooden steps and guard rail. And along with its natural bends and bows this banister is beyond functional—it’s a piece of art.

Sunburst Railing

Sunburst Railing

Sunburst Railing

The Sunburst railing presents just one of several ways to display sinuous branch balusters in a rail section to satisfy your design preferences. Here, the branches spring from the center of the bottom rail forming a sphere similar to a sunburst. As seen in this picture, the balustrade becomes its own beautiful piece of artwork.

Sun Branch Railing

Branches of Railing Form Sun Shape

Branches of Railing Form Sun Shape

Here we see a wonderful example of how Mountain Laurel sticks can be arranged in a balustrade to create eye-catching designs. In the sun branch railing, the branches radiate out from the center of the bottom rail just like rays of sunshine.

Cherokee North Carolina Porch Railing

Cherokee North Carolina Porch Railing

Cherokee North Carolina Porch Railing

As another great deck railing idea, consider mixing and matching balusters to add visual interest to an outdoor living space. Here, the Cherokee North Carolina porch railing features flowing Mountain Laurel branches outlining the porch, while the stairway contains vertical wooden poles. Another point of interest is the use of contrasting colors with the branches showing off their natural reddish brown hue against pure white rails and posts.

Cherokee Branch Porch Railing

Cherokee Branch Porch Railing

Cherokee Branch Porch Railing

While the covered front porch provides protection from the elements and a sense of privacy, the Cherokee branch porch railing defines the perimeter, beautifully. Altogether, these architectural elements add curb appeal to this quaint home in the country.

Porch Railings Cherokee

Porch Railings Cherokee

Porch Railings Cherokee

The porch railings Cherokee not only provide a sense of enclosure, but they also add interest to this country home with twisting Mountain Laurel twigs as balusters. Additionally, timbers extending from the base to the roof are reminiscent of traditional, southern porch living.

Handrail Palo Alto California

Handrail Palo Alto California

Handrail Palo Alto California

Here is another view of the handrail Palo Alto California after the installation was completed. It carves a lovely multi-level pathway through a garden of sun-loving daisies and lilies, with the Mountain Laurel twig balusters blending in beautifully with the landscape.