Gone are the days when home lifts were purely functional additions. Today, a residential elevator serves as both a practical mobility solution and a sophisticated design element that can enhance your home’s aesthetic appeal.
At West Coast Elevators, we understand that your lift should seamlessly integrate with your interior design vision, sometimes even becoming a statement piece that elevates your home’s character.
Selecting the right lift style and finishes ensures your home maintains a coherent look while gaining the convenience and accessibility benefits of a residential elevator. The perfect lift complements your existing décor rather than competing with it, creating a harmonious flow throughout your property.
Finding Your Perfect Match: Our Residential Lift Range
West Coast Elevators offers four distinct residential lift styles, each designed to suit different architectural preferences and interior design schemes.
Classic Lift
Our Classic lift delivers a sleek, understated profile that works beautifully in modern or minimalist homes. With clean lines and contemporary finishes, this lift option provides discreet functionality without compromising on style. It’s perfect for homeowners who prefer a lift that blends seamlessly into their space.
Sovereign Lift
The Sovereign range offers exceptional versatility, making it our most adaptable lift style. Whether your home features traditional elements or embraces modern design principles, the Sovereign can be customised to complement your aesthetic. Its flexible design options make it a popular choice for homes with transitional or eclectic styles.
Royal & Jewel Lifts
For those seeking luxury and sophistication, our Royal and Jewel lifts deliver premium finishes and statement features. These models are ideal for high-end residences or spaces designed to emulate five-star hotel aesthetics. With attention to detail and sumptuous materials, these lifts become focal points that enhance your home’s prestige.
Doors as Design Elements: Creating Visual Harmony
The lift door serves as a visual bridge between your rooms and the elevator cabin, making it a crucial design consideration.
Frameless Glass Swing Doors
These elegant doors can be designed to match your home’s interior doors, creating a cohesive look throughout your space. Options include:
- Smoked tinted or milky white glass for varying levels of privacy
- Fine embossed white or black details for subtle sophistication
- Custom cladding that allows the doors to integrate completely with your walls
Automatic Sliding Doors
Particularly valuable in homes with limited space or narrow hallways, sliding doors offer both practicality and style:
- Available in metal, black, white, champagne, or glass finishes
- Space-saving design that doesn’t compromise on aesthetic appeal
- Smooth operation that adds to the premium feel of your lift
Personalising Your Cabin: Lighting, Flooring & Interior Finishes
The interior of your lift cabin offers numerous opportunities for customisation to match your home’s design scheme.
Lighting Options
Lighting dramatically affects the ambience of your lift cabin:
- Spotlights or drop-down lighting create a clean, modern aesthetic
- Designer ceiling lighting adds an extravagant touch with diamond, round, or square hole patterns
- LED options provide energy efficiency with style
Flooring Integration
Create a seamless transition between levels by matching your lift flooring with your home’s existing surfaces:
- Custom tiles or floorboards can be installed to maintain design continuity
- Durable materials ensure your lift floor stands up to daily use while looking beautiful
Cabin Finishes
The walls of your lift cabin offer perhaps the greatest opportunity for personalisation:
- Choose from gloss or matte black/white surfaces for a contemporary look
- Brushed metal finishes provide industrial-chic appeal
- Timber options add warmth and natural texture
- Smoked or bronze mirrors help expand the perceived space while adding luxury
Architectural Integration: Making a Statement or Blending In
How your lift connects with your home’s architecture can significantly impact its visual presence.
Custom Metal Structures
When standard lift shaft construction isn’t possible, custom metal structures offer creative solutions:
- Can be installed on your home’s exterior when interior space is limited
- Serve as bold visual statements that enhance architectural interest
- Often ideal for integrating with staircases, such as when stairs wrap around the lift
Customised Surrounds
The area surrounding your lift doors can be tailored to your design preferences:
- Timber cladding, stone, or brick finishes can frame the entrance to match your interior
- Custom materials allow your lift to become either a standout feature or a camouflaged element
- Architectural details can be incorporated to enhance your home’s existing style
Your Vision, Our Expertise
At West Coast Elevators, we believe homeowners and designers should have complete creative control over how a lift integrates with their space. Our extensive range of customisation options ensures your residential elevator will enhance your home’s aesthetic rather than detract from it.
No matter your preferred style, we can create a lift solution that feels like it was always meant to be part of your home. Our team works closely with you to understand your design goals and deliver a lift that meets both your functional needs and aesthetic vision.
Visit our Belmont showroom to view our available finishes and options in person. Book a design consultation today, and our team will help you create a lift solution tailored perfectly to your home’s unique character.
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