Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of country gate design ideas! We hope you enjoy today’s collection…
No matter how old the country gate is or what material it is made of, it always take you back to the good old days of going on a countryside holiday, and that warm and homey feeling that sometimes evades us in the city. Like old souls, country gates are observers –watching lives unfold while memories are being made around them. Here, we share photos of country gates used as home entrances, portals to flower gardens, as access to potagers. These are understated but beautiful gates that speak of simple times. Creepers and flowering vines are beautiful partners for this type of entryways as they hide fences and walls and create beautiful frames for the gates.
Country gates can be made with any material available but the most popular ones are wood, metal or wrought iron. It can be paired with simple wooden picket fences built low for visibility, or as a side entry on a stone wall. Some homeowners prefer unique custom designed gates using their own chosen material and design. And since it is rustic, it will age gracefully and will increase in character over time. Feeling old-fashioned and nostalgic? Opt for salvaged materials and give new life and purpose to old timber and reclaimed wood (or how about using old windows!) — eco-friendly and self-sustainable! As far as embellishments go, antique hardware and speakeasy grilles,, handles and rivets are just some of the examples you can use. You can also attach arbors and trellises teeming with flowers for a rustic but romantic feel that warms the heart.
So if you’re looking for country gate design ideas, check out the photos we handpicked for you. We hope they’ll inspire you to find your lovely country gate. Enjoy and beautiful day to you!
1. Bursts of Yellow…
The Little Plus: the custom made wooden gate with classic iron accents. It’s solid paneled body keeps watch over the property while the speakeasy grille makes it easy to see who’s come a-knockin’! Bursts of yellow from the lady banks climbing roses on the wrought iron arbor brighten the entrance and call back the warm honey hues of the stacked stone fence and the gate brown wood stain. Welcome your guests with the sweet fragrance of flowers in cheerful colors.
2. Gate as Old as Time…
The Little Plus: the arched wooden gate on the aged stone wall — like a mysterious portal to a gorgeous garden. Flourishing flowers and plants line the narrow and grassy path on both sides. And concrete stepping stones offer a safe and stable pad for wandering feet. Old-fashioned and brimming with character, the weathered wood panels has stood the test of time.
3. Swing Me Open…
The Little Plus: the old-fashioned wattle fence. By interlacing vines, reeds, and wood together, the homeowner creates a rustic and unique fence that is both creative and ingenious. And the shape of the gate top reminds you of saloon doors in Western movies…swingy and with no locks! The gate color picks up the green of the ferns, while gothic metal rivets are interesting accents that make this gate one of a kind.
4. Beautiful Simplicity…
The Little Plus: the white garden gate with decorative geometric patterns. A pair of white fence posts with round finials add a pretty touch that rounds off the entire country look. And the rustic oil-rubbed bronze handle calls back the farmhouse-style chicken wire fence that keeps rabbits and other animals away from the rich greenery being cultivated. Efficient and simple!
5. Bird’s Arbor…
The Little Plus: the arched arbor over the gate that patiently waits for an overrun of healthy vines coming from the twin white planters, while a hanging birdhouse swings in the breeze. And notice the scalloped design on the wooden gate which matches the fence design.
6. Guarded by Geraniums…
The Little Plus: the low wooden picket gate and equally low stacked brick fence allowing the plant covered facade of the house to shine through in all its verdant glory. And notice how the arbor laden with vibrant leafy climbers and the barrel planters overflowing with colorful red geraniums make an inviting entrance to the home.
7. Closed by Gravity…
The Little Plus: the simple picket gate controlled by a ball and chain closure…gravity driven and an effective way to always keep the gate open. And you can see how the extra wooden pickets on the lower part of the gate and fence will ensure that lovable pet pups don’t stray from the yard. And how lovely is the flowering tree that keeps this entry shaded (with occasional rose petal showers).