That Perfect First Impression:

The Power of Curb Appeal

Studies show that the first impression a person gets of something — be it a friend, a new car, or a puppy — takes less than seven seconds to make, but lasts forever. When it comes to a new house, that first impression is called ‘curb appeal’. Do you want your home’s first impression to be “upscale” or “elite”? Choose an estate gate to get this look. Learn more about the gates that Urbana Ironworks designs and installs:

Basic Wrought Iron Gates

Many people opt for the classic wrought iron in their home, because they’re looking for a classic look. A wrought iron gate is fairly minimal in terms of the actual protection offered by the gate, but unfortunately there’s a bit of a trade-off to be had between curb appeal and protective value. Simple and functional, wrought iron gates are an affordable and practical choice.

Wrought Iron Estate Gates

A wrought iron estate gate attracts the eyes of people who respect a good-looking house and the attention of those people in the market for a high quality residence in a good neighborhood. Not only does it look great, it will keep out solicitors, wanderers, and your everyday “target of opportunity” style of criminal.

Part of an estate gate’s appeal to buyers is the security value. It’s always easier to buy a beautiful, obviously-valuable home if you know that it’s protected.

When choosing a wrought iron gate, our skilled iron workers can wrought iron into almost any shape, ensure that the styling matches the styling and appeal of your home.

Contact us today to learn more!