Decorative Gates
Decorative garden gates provide practical access while adding a more distinctive finish to a garden entrance or boundary. They work particularly well around patios, landscaped areas and contemporary fence runs where the gate forms a visible part of the overall design.
East Coast Fencing supplies pressure treated decorative gates for modern garden entrances. Our framed double slatted gate combines horizontal timber lines with useful screening, making it a natural match for contemporary fencing and outdoor spaces.
Double Slatted Garden Gates
Double slatted garden gates have a clean horizontal design suited to modern gardens, patios and side entrances. The closely arranged timber slats provide a good level of screening while creating a lighter and more detailed appearance than a traditional solid gate.
The framed construction gives the gate a neat outer edge and helps it coordinate with double slatted fence panels. It can be used as part of a matching boundary or as a decorative feature within a simpler fence run.
Contemporary Wooden Gates
The straight horizontal lines give decorative slatted gates a modern appearance that works well alongside garden rooms, paved seating areas and structured landscaping. They are a good choice where the entrance needs to look considered rather than purely functional.
For a more traditional solid entrance, see our feather edge gates. For lower and more open front garden boundaries, consider picket gates.
Garden Privacy and Screening
A double slatted gate provides useful screening for side passages, patios and rear garden entrances. The horizontal construction reduces direct views through the opening while keeping a more decorative appearance than standard boarded gates.
The level of privacy will also depend on the surrounding fencing, the gaps beside the gate and the clearance below it. Pairing the gate with matching decorative panels creates the most consistent finish across the boundary.
Pressure Treated Decorative Gates
Our decorative timber gates are pressure treated for outdoor use, helping protect the wood against rot and fungal decay. Pressure treatment provides deeper protection than a surface-applied coating and means the gate does not require immediate treatment before fitting.
Timber is a natural material, so differences in grain, knots and colour are expected. The appearance will gradually change as the gate is exposed to sunlight and weather.
Decorative Gates and Fence Panels
Decorative gates are best matched with fencing that has a similar style, height and timber finish. Double slatted gates work naturally with decorative fence panels, particularly horizontal slatted designs.
The gate can also be used as a feature within a closeboard or other timber boundary. Where styles are mixed, keeping the treatment colour and overall height consistent helps create a more coordinated appearance.
Gate Posts and Furniture
A decorative garden gate should be paired with suitable gate posts capable of supporting its weight and regular movement. The posts should also provide enough space for the gate, hinges, latch and necessary operating gaps.
Complete the entrance with suitable hinges, latches and bolts from our garden gate furniture range. Choose exterior fittings that suit the gate size, opening direction and level of access control required.
Complete Your Decorative Gate
Pair your decorative gate with compatible posts, gate furniture, post mix and exterior fixings. Planning the gate, supporting posts and surrounding fence together helps ensure that the completed entrance looks consistent and operates correctly.
