Give yourself a lift as the days hot up
IF THE thought of warmer weather ahead brings worries about exerting yourself on the stairs, a stairlift will restore your confidence. When the hot weather finally does arrive, you won’t be stuck on one floor but will be able to move around freely — handy if you want to nip up for a snooze or a shower, for example. A stairlift can be fitted with minimal fuss, in just a few hours. And as the rail fits to the stair treads, not to the wall, there is no need to redecorate or re-carpet. Installing a stairlift is also cost-effective compared with the upheaval of moving to live on one level. Alternatively, a home lift is now a real option, as new designs eliminate the need for major structural work. Stylish and elegant, a lift is large enough to carry two people, but small enough to fit in almost anywhere. Whether it’s taking you smoothly and quietly up to bed at night or helping you to run the vacuum around upstairs and down, it will make your life easier. The lift is self-supporting, so can be fitted almost anywhere. It could take you from the living room to the landing, or the kitchen to the bedroom, for example. It can be installed without being enclosed, looking stylish and compact when it is in the room and leaving a feeling of space when it is sent up or down. What’s more, it is very quiet, even when in motion, so it glides into the room without disturbing others. The cabin is fully enclosed with a glass door, ensuring you feel secure when travelling. And aspects of it can be customised to complement your home.