The Winery Gable: An innovative solution to outdoor privacy.
Barrie Home Stagers are always up for a creative challenge! When a Barrie agent came to us looking for a way to overcome the issue of privacy in a house that was going on the market for the second time, we couldn't resist the opportunity of turning the most negative feature of the house into a stunning focal point that the homeowners were proud to show off to any potential buyer in the local Barrie market.
Before the transformation, Barrie buyers were faced with a good sized deck in excellent condition but with an obvious concern - it was very open to the surrounding neighbourhood including the local traffic on the street behind. It was the number 1 feedback to the agent and the reason why the house just wasn't selling.
To increase the useable square footage of the house, highlight the indoor/ outdoor lifestyle potential and create privacy, Barrie Home Staging company, Kristin Kelly Design Solutions (www.kristinkelly.ca) had a winery gable built onto the existing deck for both practicality and decoration. We added a few hanging baskets of seasonal flowers for colour and the rest is history. The issue of privacy was no longer and the house sold after the first Open House.
Built by: R Klein Construction, Barrie
Winery gables are a smart and inexpensive way to create privacy to your outdoor area. A winery gable frames the open space and provides a visual screen that obscures the view from the oustside whilst keeping the area open and airy. Here are some tips on achieving a look to suit different homes in and around Barrie.
•· Choose materials that blend in with the existing style of the home. Wood can be left in its natural state or painted to match in with the exterior of the home.
•· Construct a winery gable in steel or aluminium to complement a more contemporary home.
•· To add architectural interest, personalize the gable section with lattice, cut-outs or curved features.
•· Attach decorative hooks and brackets for hanging plants or other decorative items - the sky is the limit.
•· Decorate according to the season: Hanging baskets with flowers or edible herbs in Spring, Glass balls or stained glass hangers in Summer, Wreaths and vines in Fall, Twinkle lights and ornaments in Winter.
Concept and Design: www.kristinkelly.ca
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