How To Design Online
How to design online has never been so straight forward.
Bring your vision to life with our fully customisable wrought iron garden gates, side gates and railings. Using our live online design tool, you can explore a wide range of styles and finishes. To make sure you create a gate or railing that perfectly suits your property and taste.
From height and width to decorative details, every element can be tailored to your requirements. Choose from different styles, finials and decorative components. Keep adjusting your design until it matches exactly what you want. By clicking the blue cart button this will update the image and add your selected item to cart. Our intuitive visual selector lets you see your gate or railing take shape in real time, making it easy to make decisions with confidence.
Budgeting Made Simple
Keeping track of your budget has never been easier. Our live visual pricing function gives you a clear, real-time view of your spending, helping you make smarter financial decisions on the spot. With intuitive dynamic updates, and easy-to-read visuals, you can instantly see how each purchase impacts your overall budget. This tool empowers you to stay in control and avoid overspending. It’s budgeting made simple, smart, and stress-free.
Whether you prefer a classic, ornate design or a sleek, modern look, our customisation options ensure that your gate is truly unique. Every choice is carefully crafted by our skilled team to guarantee that your finished gate is not only beautiful but also practical, durable, and ready to install.
Please find a simple step-by-step guide below.
Step-by-step guide
Measure - Design - Delivered
Measure Your Opening (Very Important!)
- Use the site’s “How to Measure” guide (linked on most pages).
- For gates: Measure the width from the inside of one post/pillar to the inside of the other post/pillar.
- For railings: Measure the exact span you want to fill.
- Also measure the height from the ground to underside or your coping stone or top of your brick pillar.
- Tip: Take clear photos of your opening and send them to the team if you’re unsure — they’ll help for free.
Go to the Design Tool
- On the homepage, click the circle you want to design (all four of these circles are buttons).
- Or go straight to https://designgatesonline.co.uk/design-a-gate-online/
- Click “Start” to begin.
Choose Your Gate Style
After you’ve picked one of our four online wrought iron designer from the ist below:
- Driveway gate
- Garden gate
- Side gate
- Railings
- Browse the ready-made templates (classic ornamental, sleek contemporary, or anything in between).
- Select one to load as your starting point.
Customise Your Design (This is the fun part!)
Use the live visual selector to add or change:
- Select a top
- Finials and mid finials (the decorative tops)
- Scrolls
- Bars / infills
- Baskets
- Centre details
- Hanging options
- You have complete freedom — design as many or as few as you like until you have your desired design. There are no limits.
- Every change you make updates the live preview in real time.
Choose Your Finish
- Choose protective finishes (all of our wrought iron products come hot dip galvanising for extra rust protection as standard).
- Select your powder-coated colour (black, white, brown, or none).
- Please note the design preview doesn’t show you how the gate will look with your chosen finish.
Check the Price & Review
- The price updates live as you change anything (no hidden costs).
- Look at the final design preview to ensure you have everything you want added.
- Make sure everything is perfect.
Place Your Order
- Review the final design and price.
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout.
- The Newcastle-upon-Tyne team will contact you to confirm measurements and details.
- They handcraft your gate in their workshop and deliver it UK-wide (ready to install).
Our Commitment
When you choose us, you're choosing:
Bespoke gates and railings
Precision craftsmanship
High-quality materials
A team that genuinely cares
Contact Us
If you’re unsure about measurements, designs, or anything at all — just give us a call our friendly team are always happy to help. Send us a message or drop email us a photo of your opening and we’ll guide you through it.