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!
Deck Ornate Wood Railing
The play with geometric shapes on the deck with an ornate wood railing is simply stunning. Angular boards on the deck’s floor construct a beautiful base from which the Chinese Chippendale balustrade pops. Overall, the deck’s layout expresses movement and flow, making it a perfect place for outdoor entertaining.
Metal Deck Rail
A simple, yet superbly ornate metal deck rail. In this deck railing idea, the home owner keeps it straight and simple with the wood-rail top and bottom pieces and basic vertical balusters. But the flow is interrupted beautifully with a dot of decoration in the center of every fourth rod. We also love the striking mix of wood and metal.
Chippendale Railings
An update on a colonial relic. Chinese Chippendale railings were popular during the colonial period and frequently used in staircases, as well as for fences. Complex and classic, the style features repeating geometric patterns. In this example the balustrade displays a more modern diamond shape as a lovely update to this traditional colonial home and porch.
Cardine Custom Stair Railings
Railing ideas often evolve from popular styles of the past. Here, the Cardine custom stair railings evoke images of early 20th century, period style with its Art nouveau influence. The beautiful metal railing sections feature lavish ornamentation characteristic of the time—vertical lines and height, elongated and curvy lines, and botanical motifs.
Log Stairs Stair Rails Deck Rail Wood Railing
With thick, rough-cut stair rails and newel posts the designer put some creative muscle into the rustic look. The natural variegated color ranging from almost black to pale tan also adds a powerful visual effect to the log stairs. Brawny branch balusters of which no two are alike makes this wood railing even more unique and of course, impressive.
The stained glass added tot his railing is a beautiful touch. After it rains, the rain droplets left on the glass add a nice touch. The wood surrounding the stained glass helps bring the glass to the eye’s attention. This is a beautiful railing idea.
Stained Glass Wrought Iron Railing
The railing on these stairs were done beautifully. They add a great look, especially since there is some nice greenery off to the side, it really gives the home a natural look. The top part of the railing also makes a great contrast to the color of the branches used in the railing.
This railing baluster has a waterfall design, made from metal. A beautiful idea, people will certainly notice and comment on this railing when they see it. This design would be great around a patio, pool area or the front of a home.
Waterfall Baluster Metal Railing
I really like the tune fork design for inside a home. They have a modern look, and the black stairs behind the railing also bring more attention to the railing design.
Tuning Fork Railing Design
Yet another to add to my list of deck railing ideas. I like the way the home owner coordinated the chairs with the deck. A nice accessory is the metal object on top of the railing’s post
Chairs Coordinate With Deck