Deciding that a stairlift is the solution to help you overcome the barrier that is your stairs is the first step. Once you’ve weighed up the pros and cons and begun to picture the freedom you’ll regain in your home, the next step is deciding on how your stairlift should look and feel, to meet your needs and fit seamlessly into your home.
Here at Access Stairlifts, we work with two different stairlift manufacturers to give you as wide a choice as possible, ensuring you find the right chair for you. However, while you have a choice of design, some things aren’t left up to chance, and each stairlift we sell can be installed on both straight and curved stairs and is fitted with safety sensors, lock options and a seatbelt to keep you safe at every turn. Let’s explore your options!
Stannah Stairlifts in Ireland
A UK-based 5th-generation family business, Stannah have been manufacturers since 1967, which has given them a lot of time to hone their product to meet user needs. In addition to optional power swivel options and a digital display screen on the motor, ergonomic seat belts have been one of the most revolutionary adaptations made to their stairlifts. Installed as standard on every chair, these allow users with reduced mobility in their hands to click in and release with ease. With the option of adding the belt and direction controls to either arm of the chair, users have utmost flexibility in their seatbelt and chair controls, and therefore safety and comfort.
However, while the Stannah seatbelt may come as standard, users have the choice of three very different models of chair to select from:
The Stannah Siena
Stannah’s most popular stairlift comes in the shape of the practical Siena, available in a wide range of wipe-down vinyl upholsteries. The colour options of the Siena stairlift means you’re likely to find one to match your décor, blending seamlessly into your home. Simple contours and a fold-up design make the Siena a smart, practical choice.
The Stannah Siena
Stannah’s most popular stairlift comes in the shape of the practical Siena, available in a wide range of wipe-down vinyl upholsteries. The colour options of the Siena stairlift means you’re likely to find one to match your décor, blending seamlessly into your home. Simple contours and a fold-up design make the Siena a smart, practical choice.
The Stannah Siena
Stannah’s most popular stairlift comes in the shape of the practical Siena, available in a wide range of wipe-down vinyl upholsteries. The colour options of the Siena stairlift means you’re likely to find one to match your décor, blending seamlessly into your home. Simple contours and a fold-up design make the Siena a smart, practical choice.
Platinum Stairlifts in Ireland
Supplying high-quality stairlifts since 1996, Platinum take a different approach to stairlifts, seeking to offer a tailored design moulded to specific user needs. This means that while they may provide a basic chair, every aspect is adjusted to meet individual user specifications, ensuring you’re as safe and comfortable as can be on every trip up and down your stairs. When your Platinum Stairlift is installed, the engineer will take time to adjust the ERGO chair to your body shape. This will involve:
- Height of the arms
- Width of the arms
- Forward/back position of the seat pad
- Forward/back position of the seatback
Fitted with a car-type seatbelt for safety and an easy-to-use joystick on the right-hand arm of the chair, the left arm of a Platinum contains a Digital Diagnostic Display that tells you if the lift’s on, needs charging, which way it’s going, and the fault code in the unlikely event your lift malfunctions.
However, though each option is highly customisable, Platinum also offers different options to come even closer to meeting your needs:
The Platinum Ergo
With a padded seat pad and back for extra comfort, the ERGO chair is available in various colours in a handy wipe-down fabric sure to complement your home décor. Adjustable back, pad, and arm positions mean the Ergo prizes comfort above all else and is sure to meet your needs, no matter your size or shape.
The Platinum Ergo Plus
Made for users with shorter than average legs, the Ergo Plus sculpted chair allows enough space for your feet to rest comfortably on the stairlift footplate, leaving you feeling more secure than ever as you glide up your staircase. This altered design also means that your knees are brought closer to your body, saving you an extra 25mm of space – ideal for narrow staircases!
The Platinum Ergo Space
However, if your staircase is particularly narrow, Platinum provides another option that may make all the difference. The curved backrest on the Ergo Space stairlift allows users to sit further back into the seat, gaining even more space – as much as 60mm or 85mm when combined with an ERGO Plus pad.
It’s All About Your Needs
The choice of the right stairlift for you all comes down to your individual needs and what will make you feel safer on your stairs and fit comfortably into your home. However, it’s not a choice you have to make alone, as we’re here to guide you towards the option best suited to you and your home. Ready to choose your chair? Why not give us a call on 01 4600197?