Building & Renovating

Different Gate and Fence Designs For Modern Minimalist Homes

Because there are different ways to do modern minimalist home exteriors

Photography: courtesy Ong & Ong (Main Photo)

Traditionally, gate designs have been wrought iron creations with heavy ornamentation in the form of curls and scrolls, with a touch of gold here and there.

This type of style may still be appropriate for some homes (usually classical ones), but a modern minimalist home needs an equally streamlined fence and gate to match the overall aesthetic. Here are some ideas:

Basic black

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW

If you want to make a simple but bold statement, go for simple lines and paint your gate—and the fence as well—all black. (The cool font of the engraved name helps, too.)

Art Deco-inspired

At first glance, this gate design seems mid-century, but it has a dramatic Art Deco touch in the pattern, as well. When guests drive by, they wouldn’t miss it!

CONTINUE READING BELOW
watch now

Modern country

Do you have a contemporary country home and want an alternative to the white picket fence? Use horizontal lines for your fence and gate, but forego black and paint it in milky warm-beige for a country-fresh touch.

Boldly asymmetrical

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW

We tend to design gates in an asymmetrical way—with equal-size gate doors and posts on either side—so it’s totally refreshing when we spot something like this geometrically cool wood-and-metal gate in Jakarta.

Transparent and opaque

This rendering for a home in India shows the perfect interplay of opaque and transparent surfaces. The massive, cinder-block fence (with a nice inlaid pattern on one side) has a clear glass top, and tapers out neatly into a see-through metal gate.

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW

Lightly gilded

If you’re dying to have a touch of glitz, do so in a subtle way by using it sparingly, as seen in this this gold detail in the middle of an otherwise streamlined gate.

Staggered planks

ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW

The usual treatment of wooden planks on a gate is to place them either vertically or horizontally, in an equally-spaced series. This gate design takes that idea one step further by staggering the placement of wooden planks, for added visual interest. 

To see the rest of the home featured in the main photo, click here. 

More on Realliving.com.ph

Shares

Read more stories about

Latest Stories

Did You Know That Yassi Pressman Has A Lakehouse Airbnb in Canada?

Get a tour of Redkey Lakehouse in Ontario.

Ward Off Mosquitoes: Products to Buy During the Rainy Season

Because we want our homes to be safe havens.

Minimalist Furniture 101: How to Pick the Right Pieces for Your Home

Create a space that exudes simplicity and sophistication by choosing the right minimalist furniture for your home.

We Tested Different Mattresses, Here Are Our Top 5 Picks

Our writer tested (and lay down on) the beds in these mattress showrooms to see what feels good and which ones would fit within your budget

20 Common Construction Terms, Decoded

Don't get lost in translation with your foreman and avoid mistakes with this handy, on-site guide by a project manager

Here Are 7 Hotel-Like Bedsheets You Can Buy Online

Invest in your sleep and add these to your cart.

This Airbnb in Zambales Seamlessly Blends Modern Design & Probinsya Feels

This property can comfortably fit up to 40 people!

Check Out Jennylyn Mercado & Dennis Trillo’s Charming Mountain Hideaway

It has a greenhouse, several viewing decks, and much more.

MUJI’s New Airbnb is the Perfect Place to Experience A Slower, More Sustainable Lifestyle

Its design marries the traditional Japanese aesthetic with MUJI's trademark minimalism.

8 Practical Ways to Give Your Bathroom a Relaxing Vibe

Learn how to transform your bathroom into a peaceful retreat with these practical tips and tricks. Create a spa-like atmosphere and enhance your relaxation experience.

Everything You Need to Know About Minimalist Asian Aesthetic

It's worth the budol, if you think about it.

10 Pieces to Help You Work From Home in Comfort and Style

Fill your home with furniture and décor that marry coziness and functionality.
Load More Stories