Wrought Iron Gates: Inspiration and Tips

Today there are many types of forged gates, fences, balconies and stair railings that differ in structure. They all have certain advantages and disadvantages. Consider the benefits of the aforementioned designs.

One of the advantages is that the wrought iron elements we use in our gates are universal and we can have them reflected in the design of your wrought iron balcony or other fence. They can be applied in a combination of different materials.

Photos of gates made with forged elements and fitted with plastic screens show you the advantages of closed gates: there is little or no view and your privacy is protected. Another advantage of such products is that they are low maintenance.

There is a wide enough variety of solutions, and enough designs, to let you find the option you want that will suit the character of your location, your home.

It is recommended to pay attention to the different pattern options in the photo of the gate.

But before making a choice of design, you should decide on the type of gate: ornamental gate only, or protective swing gate, sliding gate, with or without walk gate, and so on.

Pay attention! To emphasize the character of your plot, you can have a wrought iron gate custom made according to an individual sketch. In that case, you can choose a design, the colors and additional elements that will be used in the assembly of such a gate or other custom fence.

In the basic models we use drawings with simple elements, such as wrought iron curls or spikes or balls and so on.

In addition, there is a possibility that complex elements will decorate the gate, such as forged flowers, birds and a wide variety of other options – all this can be arranged on such a fence. However, this certainly has an impact on the cost of custom forged gates and thus on the available budget.

What are the advantages of forged structures?

One of the main advantages of forged gates or fences is their long life.

In this regard they are much better than conventional fences.

This is achieved due to the fact that they are made of high quality metal and do not use cheap pressed metal powder or metal that is actually not suitable for such sturdy structures.

This high-quality metal has a long service life. In order to protect the gate or fence from destructive corrosive effects, they are hot dip galvanized and coated with suitable primer and metal paint, which makes them last longer.

Today you can find combined structures consisting of forged metal rods and screen materials. Forged gates with polycarbonate are very popular. This material is easy to install, has high technical properties and also a wide color spectrum.

In which style can I choose a wrought iron gate at OX Iron Art? – a picture of a beautiful gate

Wrought iron gates used to be expensive because each element had to be forged by hand and without the aid of machines. As a result, custom wrought iron gates were not available for every trade fair. Nowadays you can order a gate that is made to a design of your own choosing or made, as the metal can be bent by machine without heating. For example, with a good combination of decorative and basic work, you can have a decorative gate or fence compiled entirely according to your wishes that is affordable and fits within your budget.

Our website has sufficient standard models that can serve as the basis for your gate.

When choosing in which style you want your gate or fence made, the style of your house and the adjacent area, such as the garden, is leading. After all, the gate must form a harmonious whole with the rest.

The forging techniques are just as traditional and good as they were a hundred years ago.

Technical drawings are made on the basis of the sketches you provide, with the dimensions of each element and artistically tailored to your design and wishes.

Your wrought iron gate is normally made in the same style as your gate. They can also be made to measure, with the addition of (performance-wise) complex ornaments, family crests, animals, etc.

Today these fences are made in the following styles:

• Classic;
• Gothic;
• Baroque;
• Rococo;
• Modern: Art Deco, Jugendstil;

On our website you can see which different stylistic solutions we have made.

It doesn’t matter what style the design is in, it should generally fit in with the architecture of your home. The right combination of the gate with your plot, landscape elements and fencing is proof of your good taste.

A variety of colors when choosing a forged gate

The forged gate can be supplied in different colors. They are often executed in black or channel green. The choice of the color of the wrought iron gate is up to you.

In general terms, the color of the forged gate will communicate with the colors of the elements of your home, such as the window frames, or with the vegetation of your property, such as hydrangeas. But any color and color combination is possible.

Note! The classic combination is black with gold-plated elements.

Gold and silver components add elegance to the design. Such gates are universal, as they suit almost any home. In addition to black, other dark shades are often used (dark blue, burgundy, etc.). If the style of your plot is close to modernism, consider painting the wrought iron gate white.

The black gate can be supplemented with multi-colored glass. Photos of forged gates with a plastic cover show you the feasibility of certain color effects.

There are general rules that professional designers follow when choosing a color for forged construction. For example, the color of the fence must match the color shades used for the roof. The material used for the pillars also affects the color. Brown and beige shades are best combined with stone pillars. The patterns on the ports often have their own color, which must also be in harmony with the color of the rest.

Wrought iron gates and fences painted in light colors are usually used when it is necessary to make them appear taller or wider.

And it is also worth paying attention to the facade of a residential building: if it is light in color, then the fence and gate should contrast with it.

Dark green can create the effect of merging the fence with the surrounding space.

The main factor influencing color choice is your taste.

Tips for Choosing a Wrought Iron Gate for Your Home

It is very important that the design harmonizes with the style of your home, your terrain and the buildings on it. Still, the most important selection criterion is the functionality of the gate. The most important thing is what you expect from the gate, such as, for example, only safety or enrichment of your site.

Your choice of whether it will be a swing gate or forged sliding gate depends on how much space there is in front of the gate at the entrance. Prices for these designs can vary widely. However, we do not recommend taking the cheapest options, because the better gates will last a long time and this is a serious investment in your home. So don’t play with the quality of your product.

The most beautiful gates are those that are custom made according to individual designs.

The costs and features of the choice of wrought iron gates for the house

The price depends on the fabrication material, the complexity of the design and the amount of metal consumed. A square meter of simple construction can be calculated on the basis of our basic model. A custom gate can only be calculated when the technical documentation has been created.

The height of a basic model wrought iron gate varies from 1 to 3 m. You can also order the standard model made to measure with different dimensions. However, a unique custom gate costs more than the basic model that is made in the factories.

Low fencing, from 40 cm, is best suited for decorative purposes. In turn, large gates are purchased to ensure a high level of security. Pictures and prices of wrought iron gates can be easily found on the Internet. Each of the types of this design has its own characteristics, so when choosing the required variety, you need to take into account all the pros and cons.

Gates combined with plastic or wooden plates offer protection from prying eyes and guarantee your privacy. However, when choosing it, you need to consider the combination of materials. Decking is best suited for sealing open gates. Photos of forged doors with such a continuous seal clearly show the advantages of this combination.

An important factor when choosing a gate is its functionality. You have to take into account the dimensions of the rotating parts of the gate, the opening options, the types of locking mechanism and the presence of a running wheel. Beautifully patterned forged sliding gates require careful calculations and clear and accurate technical documentation. The same is true for other variants equipped with a roller sliding mechanism. Simple designs such as swing gates are easy to choose.