The curb appeal of your home includes several elements like
the landscaping, home style, and the driveway. A driveway security gate not only
adds protection to your home but can greatly increase the curb appeal with some
elegant designs.
As you plan out a custom iron driveway entrance gate for
your property, consider ways to add an elegant touch. Use these ideas to
brainstorm your final design and create a memorable entrance gate you use for
years into the future.
1. Dual Gate Opening
When you pull up to your home, one of the more elegant ways
to let a car onto the driveway is through a dual gate opening. The whole
process looks smooth as the gate slowly opens and swings outward on both sides.
With an automatic dual swing gate opener, you can operate the gate much like
you would a car garage opener.
As the gates shut again, the two sides move back towards the
middle and lock into the place to create a nice look while closed. The
symmetrical look will add to the curb appeal and showcase a lot of elegance for
your property.
2. Arched Openings
One way to make the iron driveway gate even more elegant is
with iron fencing formed into an archway. The archway would expand across the
whole top of the gate area and creating a swooping look for the driveway and
home. Many big tourist attractions, including amusement parks and resorts, rely
on an archway to welcome guests, and you can do the same.
The iron fencing can include several designs and patterns
across the arch. You can select a patterned look of bars or crisscross
patterns. You can choose an arched opening that includes circular designs with
elegantly curved iron shapes.
The arched opening should expand large enough to provide
adequate height for a majority of the vehicles that use your driveway. Large
pillars on both sides of the driveway gate will provide support and height for
the arch installation.
3. Monogrammed Letters
Custom ironwork can truly make your iron driveway gate a
one-of-a-kind piece. Create an elegant touch with a monogrammed iron letter
featured on the driveway gate. For example, you could have the initial of your
last name used on the gate design. An elegant script font will highlight the
initial.
You have multiple display options for the letter as well.
You can choose one large letter to display front and center on the gate. You
can also use two letters if you have a dual gate opening. The dual letters will
add to the symmetrical look of the fence.
If you have an iron fence arch installed, consider adding
letters and text to the arch design. You can choose from simple messages like
"Welcome," or create an elegant name for the property, like the
"Smith Estate." The font selection will help add to the elegance and
create a unique look for the fence.
4. Powder Coating Designs
One of the best ways to add a color and protective finish to
an iron gate is with a powder-coating design. The application includes a high
heat transfer of the color as opposed to painting directly onto the fence.
Black is typically the color option for most iron fences, but you can mix and
match color schemes to create a custom look for your property.
The main reason a powder coating creates an elegant look is
due to the longevity. The color can last through any type of weather. Extreme
cold or heat will not cause the paint to chip, rust, or peel off. Your iron
fence will retain the color and look from the first day of installation.
Consult with us at
Capitol City Iron Works
to help
plan out your custom driveway gate. Along with the gate, we can help you create
a whole iron fence design to go around your property.
