Gate, Garage

Inspired hardware for gates and outdoor use.

1. SLEEK IN BRONZE

Made by a company known for its custom hardware designs, the drop-bar gate latch with arch lever comes in a rugged or smooth finish (shown). In solid bronze, each measures 4 ¾ "x3 ¼ "; $546.25. Coastal Bronze, (877) 227-6603, coastalbronze.com

2. WROUGHT AND WAXED

The wrought-iron Cottage latch is available as either a left- or right-facing set.

The wax-coated spring latch connects to a ring handle with a flower motif. Sets include mounting screws and measure 8" wide x 4" high with a 2" projection; $54.95. The Kings Bay, (800) 910-3497, thekingsbay.com

3. GRAVITY CLOSE

The historically inspired Cannonball gate closer ensures an automatic close. Attach the chain and forged-steel ball between post and gate, and let gravity do the work. Deluxe version, including mounting hardware and gate stop: $75.99. Snug Cottage Hardware, (800) 637-5427, snugcottagehardware.com

4. ALL STRAPPED IN

Accent a garage with dummy or working heart-tip strap hinges. All are hand-forged using hammer-and-anvil techniques. Rated at 600 lbs. per pair, the working hinge measures 30 ¾ " wide. The decorative dummy is 36"; $241.50 and $202. Acorn Manu facturing, (508) 339-4500, acornmfg.com

5. HEART GATE

The solid-brass heart thumblatch set for a gate works a mating lever also with the heart motif. Re versible for left or right handing, the set (in four finish options) measures 7 7 /8" tall x 1 ¾ " wide. It fits doors up to 1 ¾ " thick; $36.95. Signature Hardware, (866) 855-2284, signaturehardware.com