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A) I want myself, my partner, my children, and even my pets to be safe.
B) I want my home to look aesthetically pleasing.
Funny isn’t it how we, as humans, constantly shift between these two priorities—safety and style—depending on the moment.
But why does it happen?
If it is to be answered with brutal honesty, the answer would be irrational budgeting. In the beginning of the project, homeowners exhaust their budget prematurely on things which could be anything but useful merely considering luxury, and candidly, they miss out on the functional elements that have the competitive potential to make your home look a piece of art- stairs, for instance (check out the Gallery to attest it).
However, the time has come to make the legit choice:
Should your investment go into flashy kitchens and bathrooms, or into the very structures that quietly prevent life-altering accidents—like your stairs and balustrades?
Let’s find out,
1. Safety
Stairs and balustrades are not just meant to move you between floors or to add to the aesthetic appeal of the house, they are to keep you safe, which is why there are numerous Australian Standards concerning the same. However, a CHEAP stair or balustrade? It gambles with safety and once you neglect safety, it never forgets.
A report by Tunstall Healthcare is the testament which claims, 42% of hospitalised injury cases and 40% of accidental injury deaths in Australia are due to falls.
2. Utility
What can a $20,000 kitchen do that a decent one can’t? It certainly will not cook food on its own.
Now think of a well-structured stair or balustrade that might not even cost that much. It gives you a smooth ride to the next level. Also, ask the same question comparing the prices and you will get the answer. A structurally sound stair or balustrade can save your day, which a CHEAP one could very well ruin.
3. Wow Factor
Every house has a kitchen but only a few have stairs, that is why you want to get it right to make your house stand out. Not just that, imagine the grand structure in your home that travels vertically as well as horizontally which no other element can! It surely will leave an impression, so be ready to earn compliments.
4. Entry-level Presence
Stairs are often placed in front of the main gate, making it one of the first few features a person is likely to notice and it is irrefutable that ‘First impression is the last impression.’ So, better make it worthwhile!
To cap it all, it is undeniable why for stairs, we use the term ‘investment’, which is ‘cost’ in the case of kitchens or bathrooms.
Feed the home’s soul. Choose Wisely.
