Our home is contantly evolving. While we have been advised by well meaning visitors to our home that it needs to be " baby proofed"for when a baby arrives, we have often thought about how this needs to be done.
While we got some online options for baby proofing some drawers, some cabinets, clearing some shelf spaces etc that our baby could reach, there is still a nagging issue of the stairs.
Our home has industrial style/ loft like stairwell. We love how open it is as it allows light and air and keeps the whole look very bright. These were certainly a hazard, considering the gaps and the space. Our little toddler has started moving around. Walking, falling, walking, and yes climbing up stairs. We constantly watch her while she does it under supervision. . But one this was clear the baby proofing had to be done on the stairwell.
We looked at options like translucent acrylic, to glass to just ropes,or cloth and so on..something which was semi permanent I.e. Something we can change when our daughter is older
We used the help of architect Komal Kapoor who noticed that we use so many straw mats throughout the home, especially due to its cooling yet insulating properties. Our window blinds, siting areas, floor areas, table runners, tea coasters all have some element of straw mats.
Komal suggested that we continue the theme to use the baby doors, and the gaps between stairs, also the area in the railing of the stairs at the landing. The result ? Well we love it.
Lovely blog Deepa
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