Who doesn’t look forward to that moment at the end of the day whereupon returning home one can lift the latch of his gate and cross over the threshold into his own domain?

As beautiful as it is indestructible, the wooden gate has proven its place throughout the centuries, guarding palace and provincial cottage alike and now, thanks to today’s inspirations, your own modern abode.

There’s more to the wooden gate than the simple picket concoction most of us are familiar with; on the contrary, the latest renderings are a seamless blending of timeless value and nouveau appeal. Beginning with every imaginable material such as fir, pine, cedar, or cypress, (along with many more of course), your wooden gate is ready to take on the grand scope of your dream home. From archways overgrown with and framed by your yard’s lush flora and greenery to sleek Pacific hybrids of wood and metals, as well as bamboo and willow weavings, there is truly no limit to where the wooden fence can lead your home in its finale impression.

While the wooden gate arguably serves a dual purpose-protecting your garden or lawn while simultaneously drawing the admiration of passersby-there’s no denying the ease in which this perennial favorite embodies the best of both form and function. Your home is more than just a residence, but a sanctuary you worked hard to perfect.

Just as perfection calls for an equally appropriate mode of protection, these top 40 best wooden gate ideas are is destined to secure your home and likewise leave an unforgettable signature: yours.