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!
Maison Sirene Railing Arc Balusters
The wavy fretwork on this Maison Sirene railing with arc balusters plays perfectly with the breezy coastal landscapes in New England. In keeping with a nautical style, flat-sawn boards form gentle waves within a traditional post-to-post railing system painted in antique white.
Metal Stair Banister
Although this metal stair banister is attached to a cement stairwell, its wavy design inspires a few interesting railing ideas. This style would work well mixed with shiny cable balusters in an open riser stairway, situated in modern-style interiors.
Log Stair Railing
A one-of-a-kind log home with a similarly impressive log stair railing! This picture displays a country retreat created from a rare fusion of modern form and rustic elements. Note how the wide and open stairway lined with logs greets guests with warm, and hefty charm.
Maui Hawaii Porch Railing Idea
As this Maui Hawaii porch railing idea shows, there are many interesting ways to set square wood balusters in addition to common vertical arrangements. Here, rectangles break up vertical balusters adding visual complexity to the railing system.
Metal Branches Railing
This metal branches railing seemingly mimics water ripples in the swimming pool below. With a light and airy profile thin metal rods gracefully curve and branch along the balustrade and allow for an unobstructed view of the pool area.
LED Lighted Glass Balusters
LED lighted glass balusters fashion an elegant and unique design on this predominantly wood deck. The botanical pattern of the illuminating light plays beautifully on the tranquil, flowering landscape in the background and does so without obstructing the view.
Lighted Individual Slat Bridge Railing
The lighted individual slat bridge railing looks magical in the evening! As a functional element, individual lights illuminate the winding bridge for safety, but the glow offers an aesthetically pleasing light to dark gradation from bottom to top outlining the bridge’s beautiful curvilinear shape.
Knee Wall with X Infill
This knee wall with X infill demonstrates how simple design touches and color can make a big impact on the appearance of a porch. Wood pickets form ornate X shapes and seemingly look like windows along the closed knee wall. Additionally, by painting these infills brown they really pop out against the gray backdrop.
Log Post Top Rail with Metal Vertical Branches Pine Cones
This log post top rail with metal vertical branches pine cones is perfect for cabins, log homes and lodges that feature a rustic theme. Impressive, rough hewn timber posts and rails are accented with scenes of nature molded from metal. In addition, the lower half of the railing incorporates vertically placed rods with a decorative design.
Log Branch Railing with Glass Panels
A Rare Log Branch Railing with Glass Panels! Large, sinuous timbers and woven branches support glass panel balusters along the deck of this hillside home overlooking the water. This exclusive design decorates the deck beautifully, and at the same time it doesn’t obstruct the scenic view.