The deck and porch railing that you choose are the first thing that you and your guests will notice about your deck. That is what you will want to make sure that you make your deck and porch railing choices carefully so that they will enhance your deck and home, rather than detract from it. Planning your railings before the deck is built is essential, because some deck railings will need to be built into the deck's post system.
The material that you choose for your deck and porch railing plans do not have to be the same material that your deck is constructed of. You may want to use composite wood for the deck's base, due to its durability and beauty, but you want to use something else for the railings. That is entirely up to you and your personal preferences. Matching the deck and porch railings to your home's color and style may be the look that you want. If so, then go with it. You want your deck to be something that you will be satisfied with for many years to come.
One look that you may want to consider for your deck or porch railing design is stainless steel cables. In this variety of railing, the top rail is constructed of a solid stainless steel top rail and the balusters consist of cable. This type of deck railing offers you maximum visibility and security. Glass balusters may be another material that you will want to consider for your deck railing design plan. This is an elegant way to add functional railings to your deck. You can even see through this type of baluster. Iron railings are another option for you to choose from. It is very strong, but iron and other metal railings are susceptible to rusting in the weather, so that is something that you will want to keep in mind when making your decision.
Decks are a wonderful place to add creativity and ornamental design as well. You may want to add some flower boxes in your deck railing plan to add color and interest to your deck. There are also many different decorative ornaments that you can use as a baluster centerpiece or on the top of the posts. You are only limited by your budget and your imagination in making your deck and porch railings look great.