Gates

Vintage, mid century modern Gates

 

It's not just about security and protection, gates and fences can also enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property and increase its value. As well as complementing your home's aesthetics, garden or driveway gates can add an extra layer of security to your premises, whether you have a front or back garden, driveway or garden shed. Gates for gardens, sides, driveways and estates are the most popular types. Aside from being versatile, they are available in a variety of materials, styles, and designs, making them ideal for both creative and practical applications. The most common materials used in gate construction are wood (hardwood and softwood) and iron. Choosing a wood gate makes sense if your fencing is wooden. Metal gates, on the other hand, might be a good option if your fence is made of metal. The use of a quirky art design and bold colors on decorative metal gates can add a touch of flamboyance to your property. There are, however, also PVC and vinyl options available. There is something for every taste in our collection of wooden gates, whether you need a half-height or full-height wooden gate. With strong antique gates as well as modern gates for sale in Showrooms2220, you can enjoy privacy and security in your home and garden. 

 

Driveway gates control access to your property and prevent people and vehicles from passing through, whereas garden gates enhance your garden's privacy and keep animals and pests out. In addition to being an excellent visual deterrent, driveway gates can also be decorative and are usually made in pairs. The gates on driveways are wider because vehicles have to fit through them. Driveway gates are typically 10 or 12 feet wide, but some can be as wide as 18 feet. There should be a little extra room between your driveway entrance and your driveway gate. Wrought iron gates for driveways are a low-cost way to increase your home's aesthetic appeal while protecting it. Not only are iron gates for driveways available in a variety of styles, colors, and shapes, but they also come in a variety of formal as well as bright, modern designs, so you have many choices depending on your personal preferences.

 

As with your home's front door, the garden gate gives access to and from your yard. With the gate closed, your outdoor space becomes a safe, enclosed space. In addition, adding a garden gate to your outdoor space can dramatically transform its appearance and feel. Incorporating split driveway models that are imposing and impressive to front-of-house designs boosts the curb appeal of your house. Pedestrian gates (typically front or back gates leading into your house) usually measure 32 to 36 inches in width. Although there isn't a standard height for pedestrian gates, they usually measure about four feet high. It looks better if the heights of the garden fence, wall, or hedge match.  Gates and fences up to 6 feet high may be deemed appropriate for security and privacy reasons.

 

An antique cast iron gate is a treasured example of its architectural heritage. The scroll work on many of these items is exquisite, with intricate details like leaf embellishments and floral decorations. In order to achieve both functionality and aesthetics, these gates combine excellent durability with minimal ornamentation. Wrought iron gates, Victorian urns, planters, and heavy antique wrought iron urns are all examples of the durability and long-life expectancy of ironwork. Iron pieces, especially vintage ones, are both beautiful and functional. 

 

In most cases, antique gates are made from ornamented wrought iron. They can be used as decorative installations or as a finishing touch to stone or wrought iron fences. In addition to the term being used to refer to genuine antique gates that have been salvaged for their architectural value, it can also be used to describe gates that are designed in a manner indicative of a certain architectural period, which despite their new construction convey a sense of age. Antique gates are most commonly found in Victorian, Italian, and French, Renaissance styles. Authentic antique gates, either small garden gates, modest entryway gates, or large estate gates are rare and very expensive. In addition to heavy, durable ironwork, Victorian gates may also have some ornamentation, but they are often less ornamented than other styles. Choose a gate style that adds value to your property.