10 Driveway Gate Ideas
It is important to consider the style of your home and the surrounding landscape when choosing a design.
Your considerations could include:
- What style? Classic,traditional or modern,comtemporary?
- What finish? Oil, stain or paint?
- Which wood? Oak, Iroko, Idigbo, Sapele?
- Will it be automated or manual?
- What shape ?- Flat, arched, scallop?
- How private? – Would you prefer and open or solid gate style?
Here are 10 driveway gate ideas to inspire you:
1. Combine metal and timber
2. Split access for vehicles and pedestrians
3. Theme match with other features
Driveway gates can be made to match front doors and garages.
4. Contemporary
5. Traditional style
- Stains or paints in classic colors such as white, black, green, or natural wood tones are commonly used.
- Traditional finishes aim to complement the surrounding architecture and landscape.
- Gate height will often be proportional to nearby fences and walls.
6. Automated
Convenient and secure access to your home.
7. Colour
7. Match the surroundings
8. Curves
9. Low/estate style
10. Decorative shapes
