{"id":600,"date":"2019-06-11T04:48:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T04:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.istairs.net\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:33:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T12:33:36","slug":"why-do-we-have-stairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.istairs.net\/blog\/why-do-we-have-stairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Have Stairs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It\u2019s a simple question, yet thought-provoking nevertheless: \u201cwhy do we have stairs?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stairs have been around for ages, dating far back as the ancient Mesopotamians, Greeks, and other civilizations. Today, you can expect to find a staircase in just about every structure or building that has more than one structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And in a way, that’s sort of a testament to how indispensable stairs are to daily life. We have ramps, ladders, and escalators, for sure, and they certainly have their uses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But somehow, a well-placed set of stairs just seems to make everything feel right.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It Gets Us From Down Here to Up There (And Back)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The main raison d’etre<\/em> of any set of stairs is access. Staircases allow you to move from one level of a structure to another.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At some point in our history, builders realized they could utilize the area above the ground level. Building stairs allowed homeowners more storage and afforded them a bit more living space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today, it is common for homes to have two storeys or more. Stairs also help access other areas of the house, such as the attic, roof, basement, or outdoor decks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stairlifts and ramps are also able to give similar access to people with all levels of physical ability.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stairs Make a Statement<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For Sacramento stairs and staircase contractor, iStairs, Inc., your staircase is your home\u2019s statement piece & entry focal point.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Upon entering your home, your staircase can convey a lot of messages to your guests through the sort of material<\/a> used, the level of ornateness and design, and its overall condition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It can be warm and welcoming, it can radiate a sense of style and elegance, but most of all, it can serve as the focal point of your home’s personality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stairs are Efficient and Dependable<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Unlike elevators (lifts) or escalators, stairs don\u2019t need power, nor do they need a great deal of maintenance. Stairs can also accommodate a considerable amount of weight, thus letting you bring large pieces of furniture and appliances safely between levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stairs Help Maximize Space<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today\u2019s homeowners are all about the economy of space<\/a>. Especially in smaller homes, stairs can even be used to hide extra storage area. You can opt to hide drawers in between steps or build a small storage room or a series of closets or shelves can right underneath.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For Art & Aesthetic Purposes<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Beyond its more practical uses, a lot of care and craftsmanship<\/a> can be put into stairs, matching the desired theme or motif of any given living space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They can be as spartan and minimalist as desired, or as meticulously detailed and designed that it\u2019s almost a piece of art onto itself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Cats like these have been sitting contentedly on stairs like these ever for as long as we can remember. <\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

About iStairs, Inc.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sacramento stairs and staircase contractor, iStairs, Inc. is your one-stop shop for residential staircase finish carpentry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you’d prefer to do-it-yourself or have us design and install your stairs for you, we can work on just about any staircase project you have in mind.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

iStairs has been proudly serving communities across Northern California, with a showroom to accommodate inquiries and appointments. Give the iStairs team a call today at 844-STAIR-4U or 916.853.1499.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a simple question, yet thought-provoking nevertheless: \u201cwhy do we have stairs?\u201d Stairs have been around for ages, dating far back as the ancient Mesopotamians, Greeks, and other civilizations. Today, you can expect to find a staircase in just about every structure or building that has more than one structure. 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