Two brilliant ways to move between floors
INSTALLING a home lift is one of the best ways to ensure you can carry on living in the place you love most when the stairs become too much. A home lift is affordable, versatile and stylish, with room to carry several people and a wheelchair, if needed. With a footprint of less than seven sq ft, it takes up little space, so can be fitted in almost anywhere in the home. The lift runs on a rail and doesn’t require a supporting wall, so can be tucked in a corner, placed in a cupboard, or sent up to a landing, giving freedom and flexibility. It is quiet when operating and the remote control assists you in using it to move items such as laundry, vacuum cleaners, boxes and even the family pet. The alternative is a well-designed stairlift. An affordable modular or straight type can be installed as soon as the next day — ideal for those coming out of hospital, for example. No structural changes are needed, as the rail is attached to the treads through the carpet, by means of neat brackets. When operating, you’ll be impressed by the lack of disturbance, the energy efficient running and the simplicity. Why struggle with your stairs and feel limited, when a stairlift or home lift can restore freedom?