Expressive, evocative railings can take your stairs to new heights

These steel stair railings are hand forged, and no two are alike. See how they're made and how they take rooms from plain to breathtaking

Do be cross with your porch and deck railings — this intersecting balustrade design shows admirable attention to detail

Showcase designs from Victorian patterns to hints at your hobby with this decorative wood railing detail

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These waist-high barriers offer protection on a balcony, porch or deck, but you're free to go wild with your balustrade style

Think beyond the vase with twigged-out railings, gates, room dividers and more

Putting the focus on the view instead of the rail on a porch or balcony is sometimes clearly the best option

From a curved rail to boxy terraces, shapes and masses give a landscape form, volume and interest