What is the latest in gates?
THE doors are wide open to wood. That’s right, fellows. Timber is back. But the wooden doorways, fast coming in fashion, are so very different from the traditional timber fence gates. Not like the conventional gates you see in movies shot on the Swiss Alps, the frame nowadays is not made of wood, but cut out of metal or galvanized steel with enough scope to fasten smooth and polished wooden blocks to blend the customary with the contemporary. “It has its own unique charm,” says Amritsar-based interior decorator Puja Singh. “It is not just graceful, but also classic and sturdy. The appeal lies in the fact that it is simple yet intricate”. Before you find your way to the gate market, understand that the fundamental part of wooden doorway construction is proper support by posts. They are vital for absorbing the stress of constant movement and must be supported by a concrete base. “Two posts are enough,” Puja Singh adds. “But if you decide to double the number of posts, you not only succee
