If folklore intrigues you, you might find solace in the belief that an upside-down baluster on a stairway banister serves as a safeguard against evil spirits reaching the upper floors of your home.
However, if superstition isn’t your thing, you may simply see it as an irritating flaw in symmetry — an odd architectural choice with a rich historical background.
In architecture and construction, where skill and precision blend seamlessly with creativity, ancient traditions and superstitions often find their place, adding a touch of intrigue to functional design.
One such captivating practice is the long-standing carpenter’s tradition of deliberately placing a single baluster — the vertical posts that uphold the handrail — upside down within a staircase.
