Balcony Railing Design: A Complete Guide

Balcony railings provide protection and ensure you have something to prevent a fall if you lose your balance. These features are also an important aspect of the property’s exterior appearance and look. They add design, character, and structure to the property and make it stand out. At Boston Ironworks, we encourage clients to think about the balcony railing design carefully and explore the options available to them before they make their choice. Here’s a guide that can help with the process:

1. Wrought iron balcony railing

Wrought iron is one of the most popular materials for balcony railing design. It has been around for centuries and is very durable. One of the most aspects of wrought iron is its versatility and malleability. A good ironworker can mold the material into different shapes and forms to create custom designs. They can add flowers, geometric patterns, scrollwork, and other such designs to the railings to make them more attractive and add a different kind of character to the exterior appearance of the property.

Wrought iron is also versatile enough to fit into all kinds of architecture. It can fit in well with traditional-style buildings and add to the rustic look. It can also fit in with modern architecture and won’t look out of place in urban or contemporary design.

2. Glass balcony railing

The combination of glass and metal railings has become very popular in the recent years. The sleek and minimalistic appearance makes this combination an appealing option for contemporary and urban architectural designs. The railings are made from bars of metal with glass panels installed in their framework.

This railing design isn’t as versatile as wrought iron railings but that doesn’t mean you don’t have room to work with it. The railing expert can add intricate details to the metal, use frosted glass, and include other such embellishments to make the railing stand out and look unique.

3. Wood railing

Plain metal balcony railing can look a little cold and stark on some properties. Wood can help by adding warmth and color to the structure. A combination of wood and metal looks very elegant and modern at the same time.

For questions and enquires on the balcony railing and their designs, you can call Boston Ironworks at 617 657 3117. You can also fill in this contact us form. We’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.