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Choosing the best wooden gate is a matter of understanding the various options and features available, including aesthetics, durability, security, functionality, etc. Many wooden gate designs and styles are available including slatted, braced, double-braced, tongue and groove, double gates and driveway gates.
The exact choice will depend on the look you want to create and how much security and privacy you want your garden gate to provide. Let us take a closer look at your options.
Understanding wooden gate designs
You may think that a gate is a gate and that the real choices you have to make for your open outdoor spaces are things like which summerhouse lighting kit or wooden playhouse to add. The best way to think about garden gate design is to consider how the wood is put together, rather than the type of wood itself.
Braces that are added to one or both sides of the gate provide a country aesthetic while increasing impact resistance, while slats are less durable and allow for a more modern and contemporary look. Tongue and groove is more of a mid-range option designed to offer a good balance of privacy, durability and style. A well-designed wooden gate will transform your property's entrance, adding value, functionality and curb appeal.
Popular wooden gate styles
Broadly, wooden gate styles can be split into three styles, these being traditional, contemporary and hybrid. We discuss these below:
Traditional wooden gates
Traditional wooden gate designs usually feature large frames with single or double bracing. This design embodies a classic style and enhances the overall look and feel of a property or garden. These gates have a countryside aesthetic that can be complemented with items like a large wooden garden bench or this 5ft x 3ft arbour for a cohesive look.
Contemporary wooden gates
Modern wooden gates are different in that they sacrifice a degree of privacy and durability for more natural light courtesy of the slatted style. This provides more of a contemporary look that is best used in an open, minimalist garden, as opposed to a space with free-flowing flower beds, apple trees, etc.
Hybrid wooden gate styles
Hybrid styles are typically constructed from tongue and groove which is chosen for its combination of high impact resistance and largely neutral aesthetic. Think of these gates as blank canvases that you can then bring to life with your choice of coloured paint or wood stain.
Best wooden gates for privacy
The best wooden gates for privacy will be solid wood and will not feature any slats. These gates will you feel more safe and secure. By reducing the degree to which you may be overlooked by neighbours or passersby, a private-style wooden gate, often integrated with a matching fence, gives you everything you need to feel at peace in your own little part of the great outdoors.
Perhaps the best example of a solid wooden gate would be a 6ft or 7ft gate made with tongue and groove that is then braced for added durability. An example of this is the Forest 6'x3' Pressure Treated Vertical Tongue & Groove Gate. This type of gate will prevent you from being overlooked by the neighbours and give you a beautifully crafted piece of wood which you can then paint or stain to your liking. Ideal when it is time to start making a house a home.
Best wooden gates for security
If you do not want your traditional wooden potting shed or 6m x 4m log cabin to feel like it is in the public eye, shopping for wooden entrance gates and gate styles that boost your home security is vital.
Look for double-braced panelling that has been reinforced to improve impact resistance and you have a much greater sense of peace and security. You will also want to look for wood that has been treated by experts so that it does not weather and become weakened due to prolonged exposure to cold and dampness. Lastly, make sure you can fit a lockable bolt so that you can shut the garden gate and lock it with a padlock from the inside if you feel you need to protect your property.
Aesthetic appeal of wooden gate styles
Matching your homely greenhouse workbench to one of our many charming wooden gate designs will help you extend your countryside theme around your outdoor space the right way. This is ideal when you want to be able to make a house a home in a way that makes you feel truly at peace.
By adding a little extra curb appeal to your home with a well-designed wooden driveway gate, you can also increase its value and make yourself proud to entertain friends and family. Matching your gate design to the style of your front door will create a synergy that speaks for itself from the moment you open it for the very first time.
The durability of various garden gate designs
While you can use a greenhouse anchor kit to keep your seedlings in place, your choice of one of our many wooden gate designs has to do it largely by itself. For this reason, we like to think of the best wooden gates from a durability point of view as those that are:
- Integrated with sturdy walls - for added support and aesthetic appeal
- Made from tight-grained hardwoods – including oak and teak
- Pressure treated - pressure treating wood shields it from rot, decay and insect damage, thereby prolonging the lifespan of the gate.
Keeping your garden gate in perfect condition is a matter of regularly inspecting the paintwork and addressing any flaking, peeling or bubbling that will cause issues over the winter. No matter how well the wood has been treated, two coats of wood paint that are free from loose paintwork will make sure that water is kept at bay the right way.
Wooden gate ideas from Shedstore
Our full range of wooden gate designs and wooden gate styles covers all the key styles you want to consider when searching for the perfect option for your home. You can evoke the charm of a secret garden with ideas like:
- Braced options - that offer security and something of a countryside-style
- Modern slatted gates - for those looking to create a modern, chic look
- Tongue and groove gates - if you prefer something neutral you can then paint in any colour you like
Now it is over to you to pick the right style of garden gate for your home and give your outdoor spaces the perfect finishing touch.
Final thoughts
No list of wooden gate designs would be complete without a few parting words on what you should do next. Start by measuring the width of your gateway or driveway and make sure to account for the size of the hinges your choice of gate will have. This will give you a figure you can then run past our experts if you want complete peace of mind. Then it is over to you to match the style of the gate to the overall look and feel you are trying to create.
Contact us
Reach out via our contact form and we will put you in direct contact with a professional from the Shedstore team. Not only will they find the answers to the questions you want to ask, but they will also guide you through everything you need to know if you decide to go ahead and order one of our best wooden gates. It is ideal when you want to make shopping online as quick and easy as it should be. We are also available on 0333 003 0518, as well as on live text chat via our app, which can be accessed via the green button at the bottom left hand corner.
