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Ideas abound for creating the perfect deck design for your needs. Homeowners find an outside deck is an oasis of peace and calm. They are perfect if you want to lounge around by yourself, or if you want to entertain a group of friends in the evening. Because of all of the use you will get out of it, you want to make sure you choose the right kind of railing for your deck. The railing is the most important feature of the deck, since it is the most visible. The deck railing is viewable from outside the house, inside the house and, of course, from the deck itself. Make sure you have your deck railing plan already figured out before you start to build your deck, because you will most likely have to tie the railings to the posts of the deck. Even though you do not have to match the post material to the railing material, you do not want to have them completely clash with one another. Most likely you will use a composite material for the decking material because of durability, but you would not want that mateial for your railings. You will most likely want the materials of the different components of your deck to match each other, and also to match the materials of your home.

Design ideas to choose from when picking your deck railings include stainless steel cable railings. This is an interesting design in that it uses cables instead of balusters. The top rail is solid stainless. The advantage of this type of railing is the added security, as well as the better visibility, since the cables do not create a sold block. Another idea that is different is glass balusters. This is another solution to gaining visibility, and they are also elegant looking. You mayalso consider ornamental metal, such as iron, to design your deck railing in. A metal such as this offers your deck beauty plus durability. You have to make sure to take care of metal railings, however, because they can rust if they are not finished and maintained properly.

A final feature that will add a unique touch to your deck railing design is to put some ornaments or features on it. You can add flower boxes to bring nature right to your home. You may also consider centerpieces for the balusters. These add a unique customized touch to your railing and they are available in a number of designs. Adding post caps and finials into the post can further top off your railings for a beautiful look.

With all these different ideas for designing a deck railing, you may have too much of a choice in finding the perfect one.

Andrew Caxton is the author and editor of many resources published at http://www.deck-porch-railings.com A website with tips on deck railings at porch railing plan