The easiest way to boost your kerb appeal is to add a stunning fence and front gate. A great design will showcase your home, your garden or your beautiful lawn. Gates are also installed for more practical reasons – privacy and security. The best front gates fit the home structure and style, the owner’s personality and needs and complement its surroundings. Come along as we explore 25 interesting front gate ideas and designs to inspire your own:

1. Modern Gray Slat This cool, sleek and modern gate design is a complement on great contemporary facade. The steel grey gate with clean vertical lines (slats) provides average coverage, letting the outsiders get a peek of the inside – ideal for city homes and townhouses. Cost to Build: N200 - N250k Powdered Gray Slat at Atlantic View Estate, Alpha Beach road, Lagos

2. Minimalist Wrought Iron A lot of traditional home designers are skeptical about the simplicity of materials used for the design of contemporary fence and gates. They want simple designs that perfectly blend the modern and traditional elements. Clean lines, wrought, basic colour and efficient functionalities are evident in this gate design. Black is used for the gate to better make it stand out and define the space. Cost to Build: N350k (including pedestrian gate)

Black Metal Slider This massive, sleek and efficient gate design is your go-to gate if maximum security and efficiency is what you’re looking for. This sliding metal gate is everything you need. Imposing, sturdy and impressive, the 850kg gate also comes with a slider feature for ease of operation. Cost to Build: N600k

brabus Do you have a frontal image of this gate?

mitage oh not at all but this can be reproduced using cladding materials or aluminum blade.

Contemporary Iron Mesh This gate with a pivoting pedestrian gate provides tight security without hindering the view. Best for gardened lawns and front yards. Cost to Build: N400,000

4. Classic Wrought The classic and graceful wrought iron gates are here to stay. Charming and nostalgic, wrought iron gates are fully customisable, sturdy and cheap. Perfect when you have a great front yard and garden to show off! Cost to Build: N300,000

5. Wood and Stone A great combination of modern and charming, this wood and stone gate is stunning. Using a lot of natural elements – wood, stone and concrete, the modern design also comes with a mesh steel panel. Top-notch design in looks and in functionality. Cost to Build: N500k