The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that 25 per cent of prospective homeowners consider an elevator ‘desirable or essential” for modern comfort, future-proofing their home or for meeting accessibility needs it has been reported.
This trend is evident in the increasing number of customers who are approaching home elevator provider to advise them on how to incorporate a modern innovatively designed lift into their designs during a renovation, home addition or custom home build.
Here is how a residential elevator complements each major type of home project:
- Home Additions: Making New Space Work Smarter
The cost of moving home is becoming increasingly expensive, and many homeowners are looking to add extra space to our homes.
Whether buyers are converting existing space or adding extensions with a bedroom, office, or guest suite, accessibility is an important consideration. It is always important to allow the space to be a fully liveable and flexible environment.
A home elevator can also be included to make this new space more accessible for everyone, especially if it is on a second floor or part of a vertical expansion for example.
Many modern residential elevators such as the ones manufactured by Lifton Home Elevators boast a small footprint and offer clean and modern design lines. This makes it easy to include a lift in building plans without sacrificing style. Adding this type of product into a design, is not just about adding space either, it is also about making a space accessible for all the family and at all stages of life.
- Home Extensions: Connecting Old and New
As we extend or expand our home, we often find ourselves bridging older layouts, designs and materials with new architecture and design. A home elevator can act as a functional connector between spaces which brings cohesion and flow to the home, especially if the extension adds another level or changes the layout.
The design of most lifts can usually be adapted to any property’s décor too. Many modern elevators can be customized to suit most needs and preferences, including the size of the lift – does it need to accommodate a wheelchair or walker – is multiple floor use required, what type of door is preferred, internal features such as seat, grab rail, telephone), and exterior finishes (color and style for example).
Rather than the elevator just be an alternative way of moving between floors, a residential elevator can also serve as a smart architectural feature. This enables it to effortlessly link old and modern parts of the home too which can offer practical benefits that guests and residents will notice immediately.
- Renovations: Future-Proofing Your Forever Home
Homes do not always need to be redesigned – they just need replanning. Existing spaces require more thought, so it meets the demands of the user. Make the floorspace bigger and improving the flow for example.
A renovation project gives homeowners a chance to rethink their space, going back basics and rethinking strategically for needs now and in the future.
Modern technology and conveniences have changed how we use our home in many ways and these solutions can be incorporated into the way the space is being used. And it is not just residential elevators – electric blinds, remote accessed lighting and home security systems are increasingly popular home additions.
For homeowners looking to ‘age in place’ but wish to live in a more comfortable environment, an in-home elevator can be a worthwhile investment as it can add value to a property. The lift also removes mobility barriers for guests and creates a more inclusive environment overall. Often elevators can be retrofitted without too much disruption which makes particular models a surprisingly simple upgrade to the home.
- Ground-Up New Builds: Designed for Luxury Living
Building your own home, from scratch, is extremely exciting. It can provide a unique opportunity to include everything you want, now and in the future. If you are building from scratch, now is the perfect time to include an elevator for the home in your design. More Americans are designing homes with long-term living in mind, and accessibility features are no longer add-ons, they are essentials.
Many home elevators can be fully integrated into the layout and design from day one, making it not just a practical feature but a design-led one too. Providers can help to advise on flexible placement options that make your lift fit seamlessly with your design and the other elements of your home. Advise can also be given on how to tailor the elevator for contemporary aesthetics; it can function as a luxury feature that complements everything from modernist builds to traditional styles.
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