sunset on a railing

this is an absolutely gorgeous shot.
the colors, the composition, the setting, the combination of man-made and natural elements.
fantastic!

for more inspirations check out these deck railing designs

wood railing on man cave

I'm excited to share that I was in the NYC area recently filming for an episode of Man Caves.
We had a great time filming with the crew and put up some great work.
This is the first exterior Man Cave and it has an awesome wood railing!

Iron Railing Craftsmanship

If you're looking for a custom crafted deck railing, make sure you check out mountain laurel handrails. These are all specially built to fit your exact deck!

Check out this picture of an iron railing that was also custom built. The photographer did a great job with the shot too!

wet concrete railings

here's a cool pic of an iron railing design reflected in a puddle on a concrete slab. I really love the abstract nature of this shot. It's so cool!

lake and railing

check out this picture of an idyllic lake and sky. It's shot through a metal railing that the photographer used to separate the composition. The bars divide the air, earth and water to highlight each element. Here is another deck railing that is sure to please!

purple dock railing

here's a great shot of dock railing. the sunset on the lake has it lit up like a neon sign. The sky and the lake also show a wide range of purples, reds and pinks. the railing must have been polished with lots of elbow grease to end up so shiny!

leaf swing

This leaf swing is really neat and the setting for this picture is absolutely gorgeous!

While the beach is quite lovely, I think this would also look great beside a rustic deck railing looking out into the forest.

This picture comes from The Style Files which is a wonderful site with lots of fresh design ideas!

elliptical stair railing

Here's an awesome pic of a stair railing idea. This stair is part of an ellipse; see how one side of the handrail rises faster than the other. That's because each side of that stair is describing a different arc. Since they cover the same distance, the inside railing has to rise faster than the outside. This presents an extreme challenge for the stair builder and an even greater one for the trim carpenter.

The stair builder generally will make some sort of template to copy the shape of each arc. This must then be translated into three dimensions. The trim carpenter deals with the same issues but with much smaller tolerances: ZERO. Good trim carpentry requires joints that are flawless and this railing is exemplary.

iron railing scrollwork

check out the scrollwork on this iron railing for a good deck railing idea. the picture really speaks volumes about the artisan behind the forge. see how there are no bumps in the transitions and even more telling is the spiral in the lower left that shrinks as it goes.

Idea for Deck Railing

This is a great idea for a deck railing! Mountain laurel handrail is now available nationwide in preassembled sections. Each piece is a uniquely crafted work of art made in the Smoky Mountains and delivered to your door!

decorative iron railing

Each home has a unique character given by its owners. This decorative iron railing has interesting character and evokes ancient cathedrals. For a rustic style home, check out this deck railing!

architectural railing

here's a page with lot's of different architectural railing. my favorite pic is the one with mountain laurel handrail. I especially like how the top handrail is notched into the newel posts. A lot of the lumber looks like it's been reclaimed which is also cool!

iron and laurel railing

Here's a nice pic of a wrought iron stairs railing. I'm working with a client right now on a design incorporating decorative wrought iron with mountain laurel branches for her deck railing idea. It's going to be a cool project and super unique!

stairs railing remodel

take a look at this stairs railing remodel. You know that this railing is the most talked about thing in this room. It really perks up this space and adds immensely to the visual appeal.

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Deck Railing

Check out the newest deck railing project. This one is made with ipe 1x4 boards and mountain laurel sticks woven together. The finished look is awesome, especially with the trees in the background. The handrails really blur the distinction between the home and the forest beyond! Contact me to get started on your deck railing project.

exterior railing

check out this exterior railing installed in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. There was snow on the ground and the light was just right to capture the rustic elegance of these painted branches of mountain laurel.

slow furniture

Here is the ultimate in wood working! I thought that my deck railing was the coolest, most intricate use of wood in it's natural form, but this guy has got me beat. He takes living trees and molds them into shapes and furniture. This is just so cool!

deck railing ideas

Whether you're working on a new deck or remodeling your existing one, an often overlooked accent is your railing. There's no easier place to make a big impact on how your home looks. If you have a front porch, this is the best way to add curb appeal to your place which is especially important if you're thinking about selling. Here's a picture of mountain laurel handrails. Custom made with woven branches, these are great deck railing ideas

yellow railing

Here's another example of the artistic ability to capture a composition out of the visual chaos in our everyday world. This yellow railing stands bright on a drab field of multi-hued gray. For a more rustic feel, check out this deck railing.

shiny handrail

Check out this shot of a shiny handrail. I love abstract photography like this. This is a special ability to see these elements in the world surrounding us and capture them. For something entirely different, check out these deck railings.

yellow path

this is an interesting pic of a fence receding. the angle and orientation are an interesting experience. check out these visually intriguing deck railings

branch bookshelf

check out this awesome bookshelf that is made to look like a big branch growing out of the wall. it's pretty neat and definitely a cool idea. if you need another cool idea for your home, check out this deck railing

Lake Deck Railing

The Lake at Lissara opened on schedule this past weekend for the Parade of Homes. Read this article in the Winston-Salem Journal to learn all about the unique deck railings that are installed at the lodge.

rustic headboards

check out this article on rustic-crafts.com   They featured lots of cool headboards including mine, that are made out of wood, logs, branches and more. I especially like the one made out of a redwood burl. I learned recently that burls are actually caused by a bacteria and are big tumors like cancer.

Wood Railing in Remodeling Magazine

check out this article in Remodeling magazine about mountain laurel handrail. This unique craft can be installed as a deck railing or stairs railing, inside or out.

Wood Railing Remodeling

check out this article in Remodeling magazine about mountain laurel handrail. This unique craft can be installed as a deck railing or stairs railing, inside or out.

wet railing

check out this railing picture. it's amazing how many cool visuals are captured daily. now that everyone has a digital camera, photo sharing is really amazing. check out these cool pictures of deck railing

painted branch railing

A while back, I posted pictures of a deck railing installed at The Summer House. These new pictures show the finished product after the painters came through. You can check out all the pictures of this painted branch railing.

yellow pine railing

check out the yellow pine railing from the most recent installation. The wood railing crew did a great job installing this project. From working with the on-site finish carpenter to getting the sections up against the ceiling to contour with the curve of the tongue and groove pine boards, the level of attention to detail throughout this project was the exact same that will be given to your project.

rustic wood railing

surreal railing

here's a pic that's somewhat surreal. the rectilinear forms on the lower third of the frame are at stark contrast with the organic, pastoral nature of the upper portion.

this decorative wood railing would fit right in with the bucolic scenery of the English countryside.

handrail

here's another shot of the centrally framed handrail disappearing into infinity. this one gives me vertigo for some reason. maybe it's because the left side of the handrail is lower than the right. or the block shapes shadows of the building silhouetted on the rock wall. regardless, it's cool.

and make sure you check out these cool deck railings

white railing

here is an awesome shot of a white railing in a home. this a retro victorian look that reminds me of high society and white gloves. I also really like the abstraction of this shot.

for something a little less refined...
alright for something a lot more country, check out these deck railings

receding railing

these pics where the railing draws the views into the frame seem to be pretty popular. I especially like this one for the visual surprise at the end of the 'tunnel': the white birds on the black railing.

check out these deck railing pictures

rustic branch headboard

I want to make sure that I shared this awesome rustic branch headboard. This is a stunning addition to any master bedroom's decor and will be the centerpiece of yours! The posts and woven branches for this queen size headboard are made out of mountain laurel. the boards are made out of red cedar and laboriously cut to fit the curves.

aluminum handrail

here's a nice aluminum handrail installed on somebody's front steps. aluminum is a low maintenance choice although it can scratch and ding easily.

for a more rustic natural look, check out these exterior railings for your stairs and front step. they are an attractive choice for a home with wood siding.

abstract metal handrail

check out this abstract pic of a metal handrail. the blocks of color define this composition.

check out these exterior railings for your home and deck. I'm not sure that they'd make great abstractions but maybe if the light was right...

frozen railing

winter is loosening it's grip here in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. but in some places the handrails are still freezing. check out this awesome closeup pic of ice crystals that formed on a metal handrail. it's pretty cool!

branches in the home

check out this post about 8 ideas for using branches in your home. there are all kind of cool decorating ideas to liven up your rustic home decor, including a jewelry tree for hanging necklaces.

she was also nice enough to feature mountain laurel handrail as a decorative wall hanging. don't miss these awesome wood railings

and make sure you check it out on facebook.com/woodrailing

abstract railing

check out this pic of a metal  handrail. it's a wonderful abstract composition of blocks of shapes and lines of contrast.

for a more natural feel evocative of the Great Smoky Mountains, check out these rustic wood railings

asian exterior railing

check out this pic of handrail on a bridge in an asian themed garden. this would have been a great opportunity to use rustic exterior railing.

branch hanger

check out this branch hanger which is the matching cousin of the branch banister shown below.

if you like these rustic decor ideas, then you need to check out these exterior railings

branch handrail

check out this banister that's made with a branch.

this is so neat and such a good use of wood that would otherwise be wasted.

check out how mountain laurel branches are repurposed into exterior railings

purple exterior railing

check out this stairs railing. it is a super cool pic.
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then, for a look that is definitely no where near the picture, check out these exterior railings

exterior railings

check out these railings on a bridge on a frosty morning when the sun is rising.

how can I tell the sun is rising and not setting. I don't know, I just can.

you should check out these exterior railings

handrail with lichen

check out this pic of what's growing on a handrail

mountain laurel handrail blends into the natural scenery and is a durable choice for exterior railings

exterior railings

check out these exterior railings installed at the Summer House in Highlands NC. these rustic mountain laurel handrails are the perfect complement to the rustic wood furniture on display at the Summer House. contact me today to get started on your new exterior railing.

california railing

check out this california railing

I like the sun shining through and the people leaning on the handrail.

then check out rustic wood railing

Wood Railing Headboard

check out this headboard that is designed to look like rustic wood railing
contact me today to get started on yours!

railing shadow

Check out this pic of a shadow cast by a railing. then cruise over and check out rustic wood railing

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