Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Entryway - large 1950s slate floor and gray floor entryway idea in DC Metro with gray walls and a red front door

Designer: Laure Vincent Bouleau Photo credit: Korbin Bielski This fence, driveway gate and pedestrian gate were constructed using steel frames and horizontal 1 by 6 tongue & groove charred Cypress wood. The material is Kuro by reSAWN Timber.

Calstone
Example of a large classic entryway design in San Francisco

New entry
Inspiration for a contemporary entryway remodel in Seattle

Elegant home design photo in Bridgeport

Entry
Inspiration for a transitional entryway remodel in Philadelphia

When re-purposing authentic antique gates it is important to take a few things into consideration as some of these projects can get costly and you'll want to make sure your results justify your investment. One of the details you'll want to consider if you're planning or have already purchased an antique gate is to make sure it can be modified to fit the opening you would like to use it in. In this case, the door was larger so a cut-down was easily done. Because the gate came with the original rustic iron hinges we opted to keep those as decorative features wile we retrofitted the gate with new operational hinges which will carry the weight of the gate for at least another century. Preserving the authentic characteristics of antique gates is of essence so you'll want to make sure you keep as much of the original elements when the retrofitting project is planned out. The challenge you'll have when pairing an antique gate with functional locking hardware is making sure the hardware will complement your gate's original character. This architectural gate was graciously fitted with a surface mounted mortise and lever box which allows the gate to be used conveniently as any other door in the house while having the option to lock it safely at night or while the homeowners are away on vacation. We opted for a rustic surface mounted lever and mortise lock system because the gate's thickness wasn't enough to install a regular inset roller catch and mortise box as in the gates we build from scratch. Check out the tag on the image to see what this antique gate looks like from inside when it's open. Although Dynamic Garage Door specializes in recreating antique European garden gates we also enjoy working on retrofits that make us part of a historic preservation that will carry our name for many decades more! Get project pricing and/or design consultations by calling us at: (855) 343-3667 (855) 343-DOOR

Exterior of modern 3 level home, finished in white stucco, grey tile with wood garage and extra tall pivot front door. Drought tolerant landscaping sits in front of low plaster wall with modern entry gate.

Guillermo Garcia
Mediterranean exterior home idea in Santa Barbara

Example of a classic entryway design in San Diego

Mid-sized elegant entryway photo in Philadelphia

Wooden gate with warm stucco walls opens to winding gravel drive leading to this Mediterranean estate. Monterey cypress hedges line the drive with opening for a gate to the guesthouse. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.

This is a beautiful custom wood gate with steel structure we recently finished installing in Chesapeake City, MD. We still need to finish up installing the fencing connecting to the gate, but all in all I am very pleased. My brothers and myself really went above and beyond to bring this idea to life.

Guillermo Garcia
Example of a tuscan exterior home design in Santa Barbara

Front entry with gravel driveway and ample parking. Fencing, arbor and gates work with house architecture and create handsome presentation from the road, clearly marking primary and secondary yard entries. Photo: Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr.

Image provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Flooring. Contacts:(212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Antique reclaimed Limestone flooring pavers unique in its blend and authenticity and rare in it's hardness and beauty. With every footstep you take on those pavers you travel through a time portal of sorts, connecting you with past generations that have walked and lived their lives on top of it for centuries.

R Hodge
Photo of a contemporary partial sun front yard garden path in Houston.

Patrick
Example of a tuscan home design design in Los Angeles

Patrick
Home design - mediterranean home design idea in Los Angeles