Opinions on which side to have these driveway gates facing the roadside...

[Rapidonset]

The picture shows my original intention to have this side facing the property, and the side facing the road would be all T&G painted the same dark grey colour with a weather cap.

Once I offered the T&G to the stained gate frame, the contrast is making me question whether I should have the side shown in the picture facing the road. This is one of a pair spanning 2.4 metres by 1.3 metres (each gate 1.2 metres wide)

Do you think it would look odd, or should I stick with convention?

 

[Deleted member 323070]

I'm assuming the reason for the gates is security.
If so, have the side most difficult to climb facing the road.

 

[Rapidonset]

I'm assuming the reason for the gates is security.
If so, have the side most difficult to climb facing the road.

No, far from it. I live in a place that hasn't moved out of the 1930s. The last theft around here was in 1971 when someone stole a sweet banana out of the pick 'n' mix from Miss Wobblebottoms sweet shop in the village.

The gates are so I can work on my car and do other stuff in the garage whilst allowing my dogs to come with me. I have a 40 metre long drive from the road to the garage, so am dividing it in half.

 

[Deleted member 323070]

I'd still stick with convention. You wouldn't want to upset Miss Wobblebottom.

I'm curious to learn how you know when the last theft was.

 

[foxhole]

You said it’s to be painted so there won’t be any contrast?

 

[Rapidonset]

You said it’s to be painted so there won’t be any contrast?

I would have left it natural wood (oiled) if I decided to hang it that way around. I will have a play around when it comes to a dry fit and see how they look.