When looking at the home you want to purchase or even when making upgrades to your current property, keep in mind possible safety hazards that may affect you or others that live in or visit the home.
Open stairs like the ones picture from a tract home built in the 1980s were a popular way to make dark stairwells feel more light and open. However, I have heard from many sources about how they they can be even more dangerous than regular stairs for small children. Step-down room are another feature that although dramatic may be a hazard for children and anyone with mobility issues.
What’s my point? As glitzy and cool as some home features are, you need to step back and evaluate them based on objective criteria. This is especially true if the needs of you or a family member require specific accommodations.
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