What's Behind that Gate?

Like entry doors, gates are an important part of any architecture. Gates are the first thing to greet you when you walk up to someone's home and they also provide privacy. They can be a statement about the area you live in. Gates can also be an expression about your home's architecture by enhancing it or simply blending in with the landscaping. 

Gates are becoming an important part of the front of the home. Many designers and homeowners are recognizing this and are requesting gates be added to existing architecture or included in their new construction. Because gates are usually exposed to the weather more than an entry door, construction techniques are extremely important so the gates can last a lifetime. Care in the selection of materials, including hardware and the finishes on both wood and metal surfaces, is also critical. Hiring the right professional to design, build, and install your gate(s) is paramount to receiving the best gates for your home.

Pictured above is an entry gate I made from solid sweetina mahogany and hand carved with a swimming humpback whale. It's delightful as well as a bit magical, conveying the beauty and grace of the mammals that live below the sea. Humpback whales are the favorite of whale watchers, as they frequently perform aerial displays, such as breaching (jumping out of the water), or slapping the surface with their pectoral fins, tails, or heads.

Pictured below are entry gates made from solid cherry wood with a blossoming cherry tree and two doves carved into the outside. 

Pictured below is a close up of the above cherry tree gates.

Pictured below is the carving on the inside of the cherry tree gates.

Pictured below is a more rustic gate.

Pictured below are driveway gates made of 4" thick solid mahogany with a copper top and hand-forged clavos.