We all love a great set of gates. But, they’re often an overlooked part of house design. Gates have evolved from being a functional tool at the front of properties, to the perfect finish to a beautiful, architecturally designed home. They can be a rustic addition to your rural farm or create the perfect impression as you come up your driveway. Whatever the intention is, nothing beats a great gate.

If you’re trying to choose a design for the gates to your property, this article will give you the main things to consider in the process of choosing the perfect gates.

What style of gate?

When choosing the design for your gates, part of the work here is done for you because certain styles fit better for certain functions.

For example, Rail Style Gates are an excellent pairing with post and rail fence, Hampton Style Gates match a similar style of home and Driveway Gates can be the set your needing as you enter your property.

At Gippsland Timber Gates, we have a range of gate designs that you can choose from and make your own.

These include:

• Hampton Style Gates

• Traditional Style Gates

• Rural Farm Gates

• Rail Style Gates

• Driveway Gates

Each of these styles has its own character and fits a different purpose. But these are just a start. We can work with you to add new features or combine different styles to adapt them for your job.

Something to consider when choosing the design is the overall aesthetic of your house and surroundings. If you live in a rural area, a wooden gate that has a more natural design might work better than a gate that’s painted in loud colours.

Rural Farm Gates are often a chosen design on rural entrances which would like a touch of character. Likewise, if your home has heritage elements to it, Traditional Style Gates are likely to be a better fit. Ultimately, the style of gate you choose should reflect your tastes and that of your property.

At Gippsland Timber Gates, our focus is on completely custom-designed gates fit for only you. If you have some design ideas beyond the styles listed, let us know, we would love to work with you to build your dream gate.

If you want to browse some of our recent designs, check out our Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest accounts.

Finding a gate that fits your needs

When deciding what type of gate design you want, you’ll also need to ask yourself, “what do I want this gate to do?”.

Thinking about whether you would like it to be automatic or manually operated, to swing on existing posts or be a side access gate are some common first thoughts. For example, a Driveway Gates may differ in design from a side gate.

Additional considerations include privacy requirements, safety functions - stopping kids or animals running onto the road, and noise reduction. Some rail style gate designs may not stop children and animals whereas hampton gate designs can be better suited.

How it will be mounted is another factor for thought. You don’t necessarily need a fence to have a gate. Gates are mounted in a variety of ways, of course, they can be conjoined with a fence, but this is only one of the many options.

Gate design options can include creating a free-standing structure such as a brick or timber post, gates can even be mounted onto walls. So don’t feel that your circumstance will rule out the option for a gate, we can come up with creative gating solutions to resolve any problem.

You must also contemplate the hardware accompanying the gate. How do you want it to lock? If it’s for a driveway, do you want it to be motorised? Does it need to be on wheels? These are some of the questions to acknowledge when thinking about the functionality of your gate and ultimately the design.

If you are unsure about what type of hardware you might need, feel free to get in touch with us for some advice.

THE FINAL GATE DESIGN

Fundamentally, a gate’s design should complement the aesthetic and functional requirements of your house and fence. Choosing a design that contrasts the rest of your property will feel off.

We understand that you desire something both functional and elegant. So, our process involves extensive consultation with you, including site visits to ensure everyone’s voice and ideas can be heard. This approach delivers the strongest results for our customers.

If you’re thinking about acquiring some new gates, you can contact me via phone on 0435 148 995, send through an email, or message me on Facebook, I'd love to hear from you.