Do you need to keep little critters out of your garden? Or nosy neighbors? Or maybe you just need privacy in your backyard. No matter what your problem is, odds are that a great gate is the answer.
It's easy to find gates made of iron, wood, cement and more. The materials are numerous, and the design options are limitless. From modern steel sculptures to traditional wrought iron, a great gate is the perfect way to add privacy, protection and style to your yard.
Zeterre Landscape Architecture
This modern metal gate offers complete protection. Notice how the dark gray-brown picks up on the color tones of the surrounding stones. Stark black would have been jarring, but this color choice melds beautifully.
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Want something warmer? This version from AMS Landscape Design Studios is wood and has a Mondrian-inspired cutout strategically placed at eye level.
The grand standard of gates is the classic iron gate attached to pillars, stone, cement or marble. This version plays off the black and white color scheme of the home, and two symmetrically placed lanterns perfectly balance the front door.
Colletti Design Iron Doors
If you need serious privacy, nothing says "Do not enter" like a solid sheet of black iron. The arched top and designed panel keep the look charming.
Colletti Design Iron Doors
If there's a space in your home you want to close off from prying eyes, an arched gate set into a thick wall is an attractive and effective solution.
Colletti Design Iron Doors
A gate with two doors allows the homeowners to open the gates wide during the day as a decorative accent, but keep them shut tight for protection at night.
Décoration et provence
Open metalwork is a beautiful option for gates, especially stunning when placed high to frame the sky.
Exteriorscapes llc
If you're looking for something more rustic, try an eye-catching wood gate in a unique design. This custom-carved gate is held together with ultrastrong brackets.
Pedersen Associates
Tempering rustic style with a bit more structure, this wood and stone gate provides security and has an imposing presence.
CCS ARCHITECTURE
Need a car gate? Don't settle for run-of-the-mill garage doors. This driveway gate by CSS Architecture complements the surrounding stucco walls and has great curb appeal.
Grizzly Iron, Inc
Whether you need a basic gate to greet guests and frame the garden, or a serious one to keep our vermin and unwanted visitors, the options are endless. Check out salvage yards for reclaimed options or your local lumberyard for a DIY rustic look, or consider a custom-designed gate.
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