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Advice, Guides & Woodcraft Insights

Helpful guides on measuring for gates, choosing the right wood, and creating safe spaces for children and pets.

Our blog shares practical advice from real experience building bespoke wooden baby gates for homes across the UK.

Helpful Guides for Choosing the Right Gate

Every home is different. Doorways, staircases, and wide openings often require different solutions, and choosing the right gate can make a big difference in both safety and appearance.

Our articles are designed to help you understand:

How to measure openings correctly
What options exist for wide spaces
Which wood types may suit your home best
Important safety considerations for stairs
How spindle spacing affects safety and usability

Whether you are installing a gate for a baby, toddler, or pet, these guides aim to make the process simpler and clearer.

Latest Articles

How to Measure for a Baby Gate Correctly

Getting the measurements right is the most important step when ordering a made-to-measure gate.

This guide explains how to measure your opening accurately, what to do if the width varies slightly, and how to avoid common measuring mistakes.

Extra Wide Baby Gates – What Are Your Options?

Many homes have wide openings where standard gates do not work properly.

In this guide we explore the different solutions available and explain why a bespoke wooden gate can often provide the cleanest and safest result.

Pine vs Hardwood – Which Wood Should You Choose?

Different woods offer different qualities in terms of appearance, strength, and cost.

This article explains the differences between knotty pine, oak, walnut, ash, and beech, helping you decide which material is right for your home.

Stair Gate Safety – What Parents Should Know

Stairs are one of the most important places to install a gate in any home with young children.

This guide covers where gates should be installed, common safety mistakes, and how a properly fitted gate can help protect toddlers from falls.

Understanding Spindle Spacing

Spindle spacing plays an important role in how safe and practical a gate is.

In this article we explain standard spacing, when adjustments may be helpful, and how some families customise spacing to allow pets like cats to pass through while keeping babies safe.

Crafted in Castleford, Delivered Across the UK

Every gate is made in Castleford, near Wakefield and Leeds, and delivered nationwide across the UK.

We keep our delivery pricing simple and transparent — we only charge what we pay for shipping, with no added markup.

Customers also have the option to collect their gate directly from our workshop by arranging a suitable time in advance.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our Best Selling Products

Leathered Granite

$65.00 $65.00

Calacatta

$20.00

Carrara white marble

$18.00 $20.00

Design Your Gate

If you already know your measurements, you can design your gate using our calculator. Or feel free to contact us if you would like advice about sizing or wood options.