Great Garden Gate Ideas
Headboard gate [1]
An antique wood headboard, trimmed to fit, becomes a gate between the front and back yards.
Pure romance [4]
Roses billow over a classic gate and arbor for a look that is pure romance. Note how the gate curves down, as a mirrior image of the arbor to create a full circle, which draws the eye inward.
Big, bold beauty [7]
From the bright blue and red color scheme to the gold adornment in its center, this gate will wow everyone.
Ornamental insert [10]
The tree-shape insert in this wood gate allows peeks and breaks up the solidness of the gate.
Ageless combo [13]
White pickets stand out brightly against moss-covered stones for a combination that is graceful and sturdy.
Enveloped in green [16]
An old iron gate can barely be seen among the lush growth at this garden entrance.
Preserving vistas [19]
Simple geometry keeps eyes where they should be—the long view—and reflects the neat rows and orderly growth.
Old-fashioned air [22]
Classic form gets a finishing touch from a floral wreath. The message clearly states that an old-fashioned garden awaits.
Oriental touch [25]
Caps on fence posts hint at the style of Japanese rooflines. Though tall, the thinness of the boards of the gate keep it from dominating the serene space.
Hospitality rules [28]
The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality. So guests grabbing the round handle know they are welcome in this garden.
Notable lines [31]
Curls and points on this rusty gate hint at a Victorian theme.
Standing out [34]
Though wood and metal are heavy building materials, the architecture keeps the look airy. Because there's only a living wall of plants as fence, this gate stands out as the only hardscaping.
Solid nature [37]
The arch top of the gate echoes the curving line of the wall, mitigating the solid nature of both these matierals.
Farm style [40]
Wide boards and basic structure make for a practical country look.
Mix and match [43]
There is a lot going on in this design: ironwork on top of a beam with trimmed ends, white posts holding lantern-style lights, vine-covered stone pillars, and a solid wood three-quarter height gate. But it just goes to show that complicated can be tasteful.
Trim works [46]
Elaborate trim attached to a wood fence calls to mind European styling. Castle or church doors perhaps?
Practically perfect [49]
There's nothing eleborate or unique about this pretty arrangement. And that is OK. Sometimes a garden gate is just that—a functional way to provide privacy and mark boundaries.