For over 18 months we have had no carpet on the landing or stairs. There have been gripper rods hiding in corners just waiting to catch an unsuspecting toe, and the bare boards made it feel like we were squatting.
The second floor was cut off from the first by a glass partition, and the bannisters had seen better days.
But with a little bit of attention, a lot of elbow grease and a fair bit of carpet later, it is like a different place.
