15 Deck Railing Ideas That Offer Safety and Style
Get ready to, well, deck out your space for spring!
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Deck railings do more than keep your family members safe: They also provide privacy, support, and sometimes, visual interest. Whether you want a wooden deck railing or a metal one, these stylish outdoor spaces are sure to inspire your own porch or patio. Because there's no better time than now to tackle that long-awaited deck makeover.
Rustic Deck Railing
Log handrails will help make any deck feel like it's attached to a secluded cabin; just like this Ohio home!
Deck Railing Seats
The more the merrier! At this Puget Sound home, the deck railing doubles as a wraparound bench, making it easy to entertain a crowd.
Classic Deck Railing
Wooden deck railings perfectly complement the landscape surrounding this cabin.
Diagonal Cross Balustrade
The railing outside this Georgia getaway features criss-crossed detailing with plenty of open space to maximize the views of the lake.
Wooden Deck Railing
Combine wood and chicken wire for the ultimate farmhouse-style railings, like at this Rhode Island home.
Metal Deck Railing
We love how this designer coordinated her deck furniture to the crisp white metal railings in her outdoor living space.
See more at Emily Henderson.
Outdoor Bar Deck Railing
It's 5' o-clock somewhere! On this deck, a railing doubles as a cute high-top bar table, complete with stools.
See more at A Designer Trapped.
Privacy Screen Deck Railing
When propped up to enhance deck railings, privacy screens serve their intended purpose and make a bold statement.
See more at A Carried Affair.
Curtain Deck Railing Alternative
You can also opt for a railing alternative. Checked curtains provide privacy and pizzaz on this back porch. And since the deck is less than two feet off the ground, the homeowner says her open plan is perfectly up-to-code.
See more at Heathered Nest.
Lattice Deck Railing
In lieu of railings, a lovely lattice serves as a protective barrier on one side of this porch.
See more at Joyful Derivatives.
Modern Deck Railing
Simple, modern railings allow the decor to steal the show. We love the wooden rocking chairs and striped pillows on this deck.
See more at Paper & Stitch.
Chippendale Railings
With their geometric balusters, these custom Chippendale railings are an attractive alternative to straight spindles.
See more at The Zhush.
Cable Railing
Breezy white curtains and cozy furniture soften the look of cable railings, which consist of wires instead of spindles.
See more at Dorsey Designs.
Pole Railing
Bamboo railings take cues from a classic pole fence and are a natural, neutral option.
Deck Railing With Curved Spindles
Bring on the swirls! This railing is a unique twist, if you will, on a traditional look.
Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelancer who produces interior design, travel and lifestyle content. Her work is featured in outlets including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, MyDomaine, The Washington Post and The New York Times. Plus, her personal spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz and more.
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