driveway/gates
Appy Dusad
7 years ago
Help please - we've refurbished our house but are now looking to do the front drive, which is currently mainly paved with bricks that have been spoiled during the build and don't go with the period of the house (~1900).
We want some greenery too, along with maybe some cobbles / gravel for parking. Any ideas for designs or other suggestions?
We also need gates - ideally double sliding metal - any idea of anywhere that may do these?
Thanks!
We want some greenery too, along with maybe some cobbles / gravel for parking. Any ideas for designs or other suggestions?
We also need gates - ideally double sliding metal - any idea of anywhere that may do these?
Thanks!
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7 years agoI wouldn't go for gravel, you have no idea what a pain it is until you've tried it. We had some down for a couple of years until we changed it for stone. It sticks in shoes, car tyres and can end up all over the pavement unless contained well. Try a grey tone that won't compete with the red brick of the house. Here's a couple we've done.
As for gates try any of these:-
Appy Dusad
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Comments (43)This is a handsome house. First...symmetry. Can you make the front pillars the same height. I would lower the LH one to match RH. A strong iron railing along the LH side and in the small front piece LH. Keep front door a strong colour....dark green/blue, navy, whatever, and paint the iron railigs the same colout. Avoid lots of small pots...messy and lots to water. You could i) have a narrow raised bed along the RH wall between you and the next property planted with a mix of small evergreen shrubs and trailing plants..small Choysia Ternata, etc., There is a trailing euphorbia (Amagloides ?) which is sculptural but relaxed. ii) Acquire or have built two or three large tree pots. When they are empty, position them in various places, with bamboo canes, to see where they would work best, and how many you want. I would suggest something deciduous with autumn colour and blossom, like a prunus autumnalis; a crab apple; a quince on dwarf stock; a columnar flowering cherry,Prunus Amanogawa....the choice is huge. Avoid cottagey annuals and too much patchy, mixed planting. I would keep pots square, in harmony with the raised bed. This house is formal and urban. Keeo it elegant and with strong lines broken by the foliage and trailers. I needs beauty, not prettiness. cheers...See MoreAnyone help with fencing and gates?
Comments (5)Hi Louise, We specialise in creating bespoke gates. If you click through to our page you might find some inspiration in our photographs. If you choose fully boarded wooden gates this will provide you with the highest level of privacy. You can have bespoke gates made to your exact height requirements and they can be designed to maximise your privacy. If you would like a more tailored quote then we can arrange for Julian Coppel to come out and take a look at your property to talk through all the options with you. I hope that helps a little. Best of Luck with your project! Portcullis....See MoreHI I need a driveway gate, preferably wooden to keep our new puppy in.
Comments (3)Hi Jan You may be interested to know you can now get aluminium driveway gates in Wood effect finish. We offer a Golden Oak finish on all our gates, driveway & pedestrian. You may consider a mixed infill gate, so your little pup can't wander off but still having the property open. Best of luck with your project and your new puppy! If you want any advice or more information please dont hesitate to give me a call 0121 286 1212 Emma Account Manager www.mistergatesdirect.com...See MoreDriveway Entrance Gates Advice and Opinions Please
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