Architecturally Speaking

Every now and then we have the privilege of working with an extremely talented landscape architect, an architect with a vision and eye for perfection and someone who thinks out of the box.  When designing a beautiful driveway gate attention has to be paid to details no matter how small.  Working with a professional is the best way to get the design that you want with all the “i’s” dotted and “t’s” crossed.  An architect will help you to create a budget, and if your budget warrants it, you can have an amazing, one of a kind creation that is yours and yours alone. 

Many architects are willing to go out on a limb to create a design that’s perfect.  Of course, that does cost money.  Keep in mind that you won’t be replacing a driveway gate, walk gate or fence very often and sometimes never again, so putting the money out up front will be worth it in the long run.  Isn’t it important that something you look at daily brings you joy?  It’s worth the investment to have a design created that reflects your taste and your home’s exterior and something that you’ll enjoy for a lifetime.  A gate that enhances your home will also increase the value of your home.

Don’t be shy when designing a gate, pay attention to the height and size of your home.  If you have a multi leveled home with large features, then you’ll want an iron design that matches it, something with a presence, and something that can be bold enough to stand up to the large surroundings.  Likewise, if you have a small cottage then you’ll want a more petite size gate, something that blends in with the environment.  Either way, you can still embellish a gate with components that enhance the design and compliment your home’s architectural style. 

If you’re fortunate enough to find an exceptional landscape architect, who is willing to create a design that is unforgettable then you’re ahead of the game because priceless is exactly how you want your forever iron design to look.  An iron fabricator can certainly create a wonderful iron design, but by having a “third party” architect involved, he’ll already know your budget, likes and dislikes and will lend his expertise to the project.  In these busy times, isn’t it important to have a professional assist you in making a decision that will create your home into the showplace that you want it to be, you bet it is.