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!

Branch Deck Railing

Branch Deck Railing

Branch Deck Railing

The Mountain Laurel branch deck railing adds natural beauty to the balcony, screened porch and stairway of this splendid country home. Instead of separating these spaces with a traditional railing, the owner choose branching balusters that flow seamlessly from one section to the next, and with the rest of the backyard as well.

Handrail Corner Post

Handrail Corner Post

Handrail Corner Post

This handrail corner post brims with beautiful details from the bottom rails to the newel caps. The dual top rails are a cleverly crafted custom feature not found in many balustrades. Another rare extra is the use of branching balustrades that flow freely like the oak trees in the background.

Deck Handrails

Deck Handrails

Deck Handrails

This scene with the Mountain Laurel deck handrails captures the essence of the great outdoors on a sunny autumn day. Notice the interesting use of color on the deck—the painted bluish-grey deck floor reflects the sky, while the brown rails and branch balusters with tinges of orange and red flow with the fall colored leaves.

Deck Handrail

Deck Handrail

Deck Handrail

It’s simply amazing how well branching Mountain Laurel balusters fit in with the wide open wilderness as seen in this deck handrail. Attractively, the double rails on the top and sharply squared newel posts add a slightly tailored look to an otherwise totally rustic scene.

Custom Deck Handrail

Custom Deck Handrail

Custom Deck Handrail

Apart from the captivating view, we can’t help but notice how the Mountain Laurel branches in this custom deck handrail flow seamlessly with the trees in the landscape. Another interesting point is the way the top rails create a horizontal plane in harmony with the hazy mountain ridge.

Mountain Deck Handrail

Mountain Deck Handrail

Mountain Deck Handrail

The Mountain Deck Handrail is almost as captivating as the view! The warm colors of fall takeover in both the tree lined hillside and the overlooking deck. The deck rails and newel posts are stained in a rich brown hue and complement the reddish tone of the Mountain Laurel branch balusters for a look that’s simply picture perfect.

Pinecone Deck Railing

Pinecone Deck Railing

Pinecone Deck Railing

Here, the pinecone deck railing radiates with a plethora of warm, earthy hues and small details. A thin strip of burnt red paint at the base of the deck complements tan rails and the amber tones in the sinuous branch balusters, as well as the vibrant colors in the shrubbery.

Deck Sun Rails

Deck Sun Rails

Deck Sun Rails

If a traditional deck with horizontal floor boards and straight rails with vertical balusters is too old school for you, then this set up with deck sun rails may be ideal. There is an assortment of eye-catching sections, shapes, materials and colors going on here, to inspire a few good deck railing ideas of your own.

Deck Railing Sun

Deck Railing Sun

Deck Railing Sun

Between the zigzagging floor boards, branching deck railing and sun, a lot of energy radiates from this outdoor space. Combining this with the vastness of the deck makes the setting perfect for intimate parties and other gatherings with family and friends.

Stair Railing Spider

Stair Railing Spider

Stair Railing Spider

We love the way a Mountain Laurel balustrade can be decorated to naturally fit in with any season or holiday. Here, the stair railing with a spooky spider unhinges Halloween and livens up the stairway as well. For a pop of color, the homeowner could consider weaving a vine of autumn leaves through the stick balusters.