A letterbox and gate in one style make your driveway calmer and more considered. The letterboxes shown are the WALL and the Maxus. Which one suits best depends on your gate, your facade and how you want to receive post.
Your gate is often the first thing people notice from the street. A mailbox that matches it in material, colour and shape creates a calm whole. Think of a gate in warm wood with a mailbox in a matching RAL colour, or a sleek metal gate with a mailbox in aluminium. That way the mailbox at a garden gate becomes not a loose element, but a deliberate choice.
Also pay attention to the location. If your gate is far from the front door, a freestanding mailbox on the street side is practical. If you prefer your post closer to home, a model that you place in the wall or on a post next to the gate can work. The closer to the passage, the less likely someone is to miss something.
A good mailbox and gate combination is not only aesthetic. It also determines how easily the postman works and how neatly your post stays. If you choose a parcel compartment, a parcel can wait safely without you having to be at home. That is especially handy if your gate is closed.
The WALL is a sleek, flat model that you attach to a wall or partition. Thanks to its calm line, it fits well with a modern gate or a brick pillar. The WALL is available in aluminium and in a wide colour palette, so you can match it to your gate or facade. If you want a made to measure mailbox, you can choose the right shade within that range.
The Maxus is more spacious in design and has a clear presence. This model is suitable if you want to receive more post or small parcels. With a combination lock on the parcel compartment, you keep its contents shielded, while the mailbox itself remains accessible to the postman. That way your gate stays closed and your post remains accessible.
Both models are design mailboxes with a understated shape. They do not shout, but stand out through their finish. If you place the WALL next to a narrow garden gate, you keep the whole light. If you choose the Maxus by a wide driveway, it gives the entrance more body. What matters is that the size remains in proportion to the gate and the space around it.
First measure the space next to or by your gate. A mailbox at a garden gate must be reachable without having to open your gate. Look at where the postman passes and how high you want the opening to be. A mailbox that is too low is awkward, a mailbox that is too high can be difficult for anyone less mobile. Align this with daily practice.
Then think about material and maintenance. Aluminium is light and weather resistant, which makes it suitable for outdoors. A powder coating in a RAL colour keeps the whole fresh. If you want a natural look, a wooden gate can go perfectly well with a mailbox in an earthy shade. That way the combination stays calm and timeless.
Are you unsure between the WALL and the Maxus? Ask for advice at a recognised sales point. They can look with you at the location, the desired contents and the style of your gate. That way you avoid a mailbox that just does not fit and you get it right in one go.
Further reading: Made to measure mailbox · Design mailbox · Ask for advice
Look at the material, colour and size of your gate and let the letterbox tie in with that. The WALL is flat and suited to a sleek gate, the Maxus offers more space and a parcel compartment with a combination lock. Measure the spot, check accessibility and ask for advice at a recognised point of sale.
Frequently asked questions
Go through the selection guide or find a recognised point of sale in your area.