To help you pick the right railing for your home, we share porch ideas to help inspire you.

This traditional house now has a fresh look that has curb appeal.

Coordinating Railing

Design byJessica Nelson/ Photo byCarina Strobecki

A porch should complement its natural surroundings.

front yard

Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photography byStoffer Photography

Modern Glass Design

Maite Granda

Glass is often seen inmodern-style homesbecause of its clean, minimalistic design.

When wrought iron is treated, it is a durable railing option that will last for years to come.

The detailed breeze block porch wall adds depth and gives the home a beachy Palm Springs look.

A blue house with a blue porch railing

K Shan Design

The detailing in the railing is carried through to the roof, which resembles a gingerbread house.

Bright blooms pictured here create a lovely ambiance.

The dark metal railing provides a beautiful contrast with the white door, porch ceiling, and stone facade.

A large porch with a flower box wall

Design byJessica Nelson/ Photo byCarina Strobecki

Nautical Design

Hans Neleman / Getty Images

What’s more synonymous with nautical design than rope details?

Coastal Cool

This house combines California’s cool and coastal styles.

To prevent obstructing the view, a half-glass wall does the trick while also providing safety.

A porch with white railing and red trim

Jon Lovette / Getty Images

A half-concrete wall gives some privacy while providing a spot to place extra potted plants.

Now, this is a relaxing place to lounge.

The look is polished and sophisticated.

A porch with a metal railing and wicker chairs

Tyler Karu Design

This short wood wall separates two houses but doesn’t take away from the home’s design.

Brick and Wood

Marie Flanigan Interiors

The brick pillars enhance thisCraftsman-style home’s curb appeal.

The classic white wood railing help make the brick pop even more.

A glass railing with wood handrail

Maite Granda

The black iron against the white foundation of the house creates tons of visual interest.

The look of this porch is softened with shabby chic style furniture and fresh flowers.

Some newer homes incorporate tempered glass panes for a more contemporary look.

A white house with white proch railing and green porch railing

Maremagnum / Getty Images

A front door with symmetrical porch railing

Maite Granda

A California home with a lattice porch wall

The Home Consultant

A red house with hourglass shaped porch railing

Mint Images / Getty Images

A blue Dutch door on a citrus tree

White Sands

flower box porch railing

DigiStu / Getty Images

A blue house exterior with white porch railing and red flower boxes

Perry Mastrovito / Getty Images

A gingerbread style house with a stone facade and intricate porch railing

Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photography byStoffer Photography

A deck decorated for fall

@kirsten.diane/ Instagram

A two level house with a wood porch railing

Mint Images / Getty Images

A balcony with a glass wall

Maite Granda

A porch with black steps and flooring

Kate Marker Interiors

A porch with three chairs and a stone facade

PC Photography / Getty Images

A porch with a picnic table and natural wood railing

The Home Consultant

A small beach house with rope railing

Hans Neleman / Getty Images

Stairs with rope and metal railing leading up to a door

The Home Consultant

A glass porch railing on a beach house

Eric Audras / Getty Images

A patio with a cement porch wall

Design byWilliam Hunter Collective/ Styling byEmily Henderson/ Photo bySara Ligorria-Tramp

A small porch with a futon and fabric draped over the railing

@s.u.s.a.p./ Instagram

A porch with a half wall railing

irina88w / Getty Images

A trilevel house with two balconies

White Sands

A large house with a wood spindle porch railing

SDI Productions / Getty Images

A house with a symmetrical garen

Marie Flanigan Interiors

wrought iron porch railing

Kanok Sulaiman / Getty Images

A wrought iron porch railing

Jon Lovette / Getty Images