9 Gorgeous Spaces with Indoor Cable Railings

If you’ve picked up a home or design magazine in the last year, you’re already well aware that cable railings are trending—for party-ready patios, pool decks and front stairways, it’s become the go-to choice for modernist renovations and new builds. But this contemporary look isn’t just a fit for outdoors, cable railings look amazing and function beautifully indoors, too. Whether your space is an industrial loft, a nautical-cool seaside cottage or a minimalist dream home, a horizontal cable railing can turn a staircase and landing into a true showstopper.

Forget about the traditional—and bulky—wood picket railings, and look to sleek and modern cable railing for your next design project...especially now that recent code adoptions allow for ornamental and horizontal installations that were never there before. It’s the perfect time to get creative, and bring this popular exterior look inside.

Why use cable railing as an indoor railing solution?

Cable or wire railing is an incredibly versatile option for your staircase, balconies or landing plus stainless steel cables and hardware are versatile and can work with metal, wood posts or concrete to create a distinct look for a variety of styles. Cable railing used indoors has more than just aesthetic benefits: the streamlined, modern design can also help improve air circulation, allowing cool and warm air flow.

From modern to rustic, from minimalist to industrial, cable railing systems add a pop of visual interest while keeping sightlines clear.

Inspiration Gallery: Spaces That Rock the Indoor Cable Look

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Horizontal cable railing complements the light and airy feel of this open-riser staircase.

Updated code changes to the spacing of horizontal cables means that this modern look can now be installed in residential homes. Learn more.

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Even in a home that embraces natural materials, wire railings look and feel like a perfect fit, as pictured in this modern, Japanese-inspired home in San Francisco.

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Wood and slate can make for a beautiful pairing with stainless steel, as we see in this example of contemporary installation.

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Low-maintenance and extremely durable, cable railings makes an excellent option for high traffic areas such as the stairway or landing of this modern home in New Brunswick.

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Metal-on-metal adds a hit of sparkle and shine to this industrial-chic Alberta townhome.

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Black handrails and posts add a bit of drama to the installation of cable railings here.

Get the Look: Interior Cable Railing

Cable railing can be a more expensive choice when compared to more traditional infill, like wood balusters. Bezdan Cable products are designed to keep costs contained. Plus, it only takes a few key products to achieve the cable railing look for your interior project.

Fascia mount posts like these stainless steel square options can be installed efficiently with off-the-shelf solutions for stairs and landings.

Cable fittings for metal and wood posts have a tapered, streamlined design, offering a contemporary look at exceptional value.

Is the Indoor Cable Railing Look Right For Me?

If you’re in the market for a statement-making guardrail for your interior space, there’s a cable option to suit your style. Give this on-trend look a try for your next residential project and you’ll likely find yourself wishing you’d brought the outside in sooner.