Lift Design Considerations for an Office or Home

When you are considering installing a lift into your home or office, there are a lot of things that you should consider to ensure you are making the right design choice for your space. Ask yourself the right questions so that you know if you are able to get a regular lift or if you will need to find a lift supplier who offers a custom lift design.

There are different considerations to think about depending on if you are installing one in your home or your office. Take a look at your space and the options available and then ask yourself the following questions.

Home Lift Design

There are many things that go into setting up the perfect lift design for your home. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

What’s the Purpose?

The first thing that you should consider when thinking about adding a lift to your home is what the purpose of your lift will be. Is it something that is just for ease of use or is it to accommodate someone with a disability?

If the purpose is to accommodate a disability, the design typically needs to be much bigger to make space for mobility aids and make access as easy as possible. Luckily, there are specific disability access lifts designed to do just that. Alternatively, if the lift is simply intended to add ease into your life, then you may want it to be a bit smaller so that it can be less obtrusive.

Consider all the different aspects of what it will be used for. Will one person in your home use it differently from another person? It’s a good idea to talk to everyone who will use the lift to see what their particular needs are.

How Much Space Do You Have?

Lifts can be useful but they can take up a lot of room. This affects where the lift can be installed and you’ll need to think about how much space your home has and where exactly in the space a lift will fit.

There are many different sizes of lifts to choose from and often personal home lifts have a smaller capacity. Even a smaller capacity lift will need to have space for the mechanics, be it under the lift or in a separate space. This is an important consideration when choosing exactly where in the home it should be placed.

Another consideration is how much space you have above the highest place the lift will sit. Because that is where the main lift mechanics will sit, you will need to ensure there is enough room in the roof to make that happen.

Is the Lift Safe?

When you are dealing with the design and mechanics of a home lift, you will want to ensure that it is designed in a way that there is no risk of accidents. This means keeping the entrance of the lift away from the top of the stairs.

You will also want to ensure that there are safety features in place to keep pets and children from being able to accidentally access the lift. Consider not just who is currently in your home, but also who may come to visit in the future.

A lift supplier will be able to talk through any safety concerns that you might have. They will also be able to make recommendations based on your unique situation.

Which Design Appeals to You?

Because this is something that will be a fairly major part of your home, it is important that the lift is aesthetically pleasing. You don’t want to be disappointed in how it looks after it is installed, so make sure that you look at all the design options and find the one that fits your home the best.

You may want to consider an eco-lift design that will also protect the environment as well as provide function in your space. This can not only be great for the environment but also be a good conversation starter when you have guests in your home.

How Often Does It Require Maintenance?

All lifts need maintenance on a regular basis. When you are having one installed in your home or office, you want to ensure that the maintenance schedule doesn’t disrupt your life too much. There are some lifts that need more maintenance than others, so be sure to speak with your lift supplier. They can help you understand what kind of maintenance you will need to deal with.

Personal lifts are often used less than commercial ones and don’t typically need as much maintenance as an office lift. They do still need regular servicing that you will need to fit into your life to ensure they don’t break down.

Office Lift Design

When it comes to lifts specifically installed in an office setting, you’ll have other considerations.

What Capacity Do You Need?

When you are looking at installing a lift into an office building, there are other considerations to think about. One of the most important things to consider is what capacity you will need for the number of people who will be using it.

You will find that in an office building, rather than being used throughout the day, you will have a higher volume of people at the beginning and end of the day and at lunchtime. It’s important that you plan for these busier times so that people don’t need to wait a long time for a lift. They only have a limited amount of time to run out for lunch.

You should ensure that you are prepared for the heavier traffic during peak hours by having larger capacity lifts. Another thing to consider for these peak hour rushes is a lift that moves a little faster. Faster lifts can require more space for the mechanics of the lift as they do tend to have larger motors.

Where Will It Be Installed?

Different types of businesses in an office building have different needs. A courier would have a lot of traffic coming and going all day long. But a company that works mostly in tech might have a lot less movement.

Take a look at the types of businesses that you have in your building and anticipate what kind of needs they will have from an office lift. If you already have established businesses in your building, it might be worth checking in with them to see what they are hoping to see in the lift design.



What Should It Look Like?

When you are looking for an office lift design that works for your building, it’s important to consider the aesthetics. Do you want a lift that is simple and sturdy or do you want to get a custom lift design that draws people in? There are many different styles of lifts that range from functional to elegant.

Finding the right lift to match the aesthetic your building already has can be fun. If you have an older building that has a lot of character, it may be interesting to match a new lift into that space. A lift design company can help you find what could look the best with the building design.

Whatever you are looking for in your lift design for your office or your home design, make sure that you speak with professionals who specialise in lift design services. They will be able to walk you through all of the things you need to think about when building a lift. They will ensure that when the project is done, every aspect has been thought about so that you can have it seamlessly integrated into your home or office.

Choosing the right lift design for your space can seem like a daunting task. Whether you’re looking to modernise an existing lift or get a brand new one designed and installed, asking the right people the right questions can make it much simpler. Contact ADL Lift Services today for a stress-free and straightforward process.