DesignRail® aluminum railing installed by Greg Moore Construction. Image by Vivian Krug, Emotions Photography
Beach style deck photo in San Luis Obispo

The upper deck provides an intimate entertaining area with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, while the low-iron glass panel railings allow an unobstructed view while seated. James Carriere Photography

Photo by Thomas J. Story Copyright 2016 Sunset Publishing Corporation Extended height DesignRail® glass infill railing with LED post accent lights on showcase home.

Add interest to your deck by combining materials. This railing features black aluminum balusters with vinyl posts and components. Veranda railing built by Barrette and manufactured exclusively for The Home Depot. Available by special order.

Window boxes can be mounted outside of deck rails, so they extend the deck space, instead of reducing the footprint. Photo by Steve Masley
Example of an eclectic deck design in San Francisco

Built-in seating maximizes deck space on a small deck while bench back serves as a guard rail. Herb bed adjacent to grill compliments the outdoor kitchen elements.

This deck was built with Azek brownstone decking and white railing. It has a short stair way accented with white posts, fascia and railings.
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard deck design in Minneapolis with no cover

Hardwood deck with stainless steel cable railings. Stainless steel post lighting, and outdoor furniture accent the seating area and beautiful coastal view from this southern California home. Photo provided by Pete Casperson

This large deck in Bernardsville, NJ features low maintenance TimberTech decking and a Fiberon rail with black round aluminum balusters. The rail also features low voltage LED post caps. The underside of the deck is waterproofed to create a dry space for entertainment. A gutter is hidden inside the beam wrap to carry water away from the house. The underside of the stairs are enclosed for storage.

Trendy deck photo in Other

A second story deck was designed with turning staircase and deck rail lighting for style, safety and traffic flow. The bold black railings perfectly complement the gray decking for a contemporary look. And outdoor living is carefree with low maintenance materials used throughout this project by Archadeck of West County and St. Charles County in St. Louis Mo.

IPE hardwood top rail with SDCR "Ultra Slim" intermediate post
Deck - mid-sized modern rooftop deck idea in San Diego with a fire pit and a pergola

A beautiful New York vacation home utilizing stainless steel railing posts and stainless cables to maximize the space and view. Hardwood railings, and natural wood decking. DIY railing project by contractor and homeowner; materials provided by San Diego Cable Railings

Pressure Treated Deck and Rail
Deck - backyard deck idea in Other

To make the most of a small yard, this homeowner laid down a long wood deck, perfectly accented by a bronze aluminum cable railing system.
Example of a mid-sized classic side yard deck design in Seattle with no cover

A TimberTech soft gray, capped composite deck is beautifully 'framed' with white railing and black metal balusters. To polish off the project, the under deck was finished with white lattice framed in gray. Deck design and construction by Archadeck of West County and St. Charles County in St. Louis Mo.

Beautiful rooftop cable railing providing unobstructed views
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern rooftop deck remodel in San Diego with a fire pit and a pergola

SDCR Ultra Slim intermediate stair post
Example of a mid-sized minimalist rooftop deck design in San Diego with a fire pit and a pergola

Inspiration for a craftsman deck remodel in Other