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!

Railing Palo Alto

Railing Palo Alto

Railing Palo Alto

Installers are working on the railing Palo Alto and have finished setting in the stout newel posts, painted pale gray to complement the monochromatic theme in the steps and walkway. Architectural light fixtures, attached to each post, illuminate the path and accent the posts as well.

Railing in Palo Alto, California

Railing in Palo Alto, California

Railing in Palo Alto, CA

Pictured here is the railing in Palo Alto, California as it is being installed with a close-up view of the beauty of branching Mountain Laurel balusters in their natural state. They can be left unfinished to weather to a silvery shade. Or, their reddish brown hue can be preserved with a clear, penetrating stain and sealer.

Palo Alto Handrail

Palo Alto Handrail

Palo Alto Handrail

The pathway through the cottage garden to the porch is perfected with the Palo Alto handrail. The balusters lining a series of steps are designed from Mountain Laurel sticks to mirror the overhanging tree branches in perfect harmony.

Wood Metal Railing

Wood Metal Railing

Wood Metal Railing

Modern meets rustic in this wood metal railing. The deck gets its forward-looking style from the horizontal, stainless steel cables, while it works its rustic charm with natural Mountain Laurel branches. We think the look is quite visually appealing.

Pennsylvania Deck Railing

Pennsylvania Deck Railing

Pennsylvania Deck Railing

For a non-traditional look, the Pennsylvania deck railing offers an interesting combination of patterns and materials—wire cables, sinuous branches, linear planks and lattice. All together these elements create a pretty back porch in the country.

Hanging Deck Chair Matches Railing

Hanging Deck Chair Matches Railing

Hanging Deck Chair Matches Railing

Another great deck railing idea is to coordinate all the elements in an outdoor living area. Here, the hanging deck chair matches the railing in both color and texture, such as the woven twigs in the chair and the stick balusters in the railing. Additionally, the blooming brown-eyed Susan creates a cute nuance.

Wood Railing Cable Railing

Wood Railing Cable Railing

Wood Railing Cable Railing

For those who like to break the rules, this wood railing cable railing will give you some inspiration. Instead of analogous rail sections, the homeowners opted to mix streamlined cables with lush, Mountain Laurel branches for balusters.

Deck Railing Trees

Deck Railing Trees

Deck Railing Trees

As these two adjacent homes with decks of dissimilar rail designs demonstrate, you can customize your rails to perfectly match your design whims. The deck railing trees on the left favor Mountain Laurel balusters to reflect the branching trees in the background.

Deck Railing Lake

Deck Railing Lake

Deck Railing Lake

This cozy outdoor living spot is defined by a rustic, Mountain Laurel deck railing overlooking the calm lake. Undeniably, with the grill and furniture set it makes the perfect place for entertaining, dinning or just hanging out on the beach front.

Deck Railing Furniture

Chairs Deck Railing Furniture

Deck Railing Furniture

In this image of the deck railing and furniture set, the brick-red umbrella plays off of the rich bronzed tints in the deck’s wooden elements, while the chairs pair perfectly. That’s not to mention how well the meandering branch balusters in the rail flow with the trees in the background.