It blends well with other instruments, and it is the ideal solo instrument. Maybe you know all this. Maybe you're ready to buy a piano. First, keep in mind that you will be listening to, and looking at, your piano for a long time. The average lifetime of a piano is about 40 years, and you will probably have it long after you have sold your present furniture, house and car.
Pianos depreciate very little .
A used piano built 10 years ago and maintained well will cost almost as much as a comparable new piano. So buy the best piano you can afford. Especially, don't try to economize on a piano for a child who's starting lessons. Making good music on a quality instrument is the best way to keep a young pianist interested. Almost since the first piano was built, manufacturers have been trying to make it smaller.