10 inspiring wood gate ideas

Your gate is often the first thing people see when they come to your home. If you’re looking to update yours, check out these fab wood gate ideas for inspiration.

Your gate serves many different purposes - it acts as a doorway for people visiting your house, it keeps intruders out and it helps to give your property curb appeal. If yours isn’t pulling its weight, the time may have come to refurbish or replace it. To help you out, we’ve shared 10 of our favourite wood gate ideas – from wooden driveway gates to traditional garden gates and more.

1. Wooden gate design ideas: go electric

Electric driveway gates make it easy for you to come and go without having to get out of the car – plus, they’re far more secure than manual gates. Aside from being incredibly practical, this electric gate complements the traditional style of the house, thanks to its natural wood and curved top. We also love how it completely hides the driveway and garden from view, to give the homeowner some privacy.

If you’re keen to go electric too, make sure to check out our guide to electric gate installation prices.

2. Wood gate ideas: paint it a neutral colour

Another driveway gate idea for you to chew on. Painting your gate a neutral colour can help to give it a refined and considered look, as well as serving to protect the wood from the elements. The cream colour of this gate looks lovely against the green and purple of the foliage and agapanthus flowers in the garden beyond.

3. Wood fence door ideas: blend it in

Many people dream of a neat white picket fence. So, why not invest in a white picket gate to go with it? The gate here blends in perfectly with the surrounding fence, resulting in a faultlessly consistent and ordered look that could be out of a movie set.

Our guide to fence panel installation costs has more information on picket fences – or, why not check out our guide to building a fence if you’d rather take a DIY approach?

4. Wooden gate door ideas: go traditional

Another white picket gate making the list is this one is set in a neat hedge instead of a fence. Its unusual shaped palings give it a classic feel while its crisp white paint and black hinges match the white window frames and black door of the house behind it. All in all, it’s a gate idea that helps to give this traditional red brick property a nostalgic, storybook feel.

5. Wood gate design ideas: opt for a contemporary look

If you’re keen to get an electric driveway gate, you’re sure to be a fan of this one. Not only is there a gate for cars to drive through, but there’s also a separate pedestrian entrance. The tall, vertical slats of wood give the gate a modern feel, while the stain matches with accents on the house behind.

For more ways to accessorise a modern garden, check out our contemporary garden ideas.

6. Wooden garden gate designs: make it your own

There are no rules when it comes to gates, so why not make your wooden garden gate your own? The gate in this image looks off-the-shelf at first glance, but it sits in a frame that’s very bespoke. It even features a handy built-in shelf for displaying pots, plants or other garden objects!

For ballpark prices for getting a garden gate installed, head over to our garden gate installation cost guide.

7. Simple wooden gate designs: embrace farmhouse chic

If you’re after a simple wooden gate design, check out this farmhouse-style driveway gate with built-in pedestrian access for inspiration. This traditional manual gate complements the period property behind it, while still being a practical option. Not only does it look great, but it uses a relatively small amount of wood, helping to contribute to lower driveway gate costs.

8. Wooden garden gate ideas: create a secret garden

Set in a classic brick wall and surrounded by climbing plants, this traditional-looking garden gate reminds us of something out of ‘The Secret Garden.’ Aside from its romantic look, we love the fact that the homeowner has chosen to install a double gate rather than a single one. The wider entrance makes it far more practical for carrying things in and out – from grass clippings to wheelie bins!

9. Wood fence gate ideas: make a floral statement

If you’re after something a bit different, you’ll love this white wood fence and gate idea. The homeowner has used square trellis panels as standalone fencing and covered it in climbing plants. A horseshoe-shaped gate set in an ornate frame adds character, but it’s the canopy of flowers sitting over the top that will take your breath away!

If you fancy painting your fence and gate white too, check out our fence painting cost guide before you get started.

10. Wood gate ideas: strip it back

We’ve decided to end with arguably the most simple (yet effective!) wood gate idea on our list. This picket gate may be plain but it’s exactly what the setting calls for – set in a gorgeous stone wall and surrounded by climbing flowers, anything more extravagant would have detracted from the natural beauty and character already present. Sometimes, the bravest thing is to do as little as possible!

Fancy making your own picket gate? Check out our guide on how to make a garden gate to give it a go.

Don’t have the time (or inclination)? Just call in a professional instead.