Elevator Placement Strategy: How to Optimize Home Layout, Traffic Flow & Structural Efficiency
In luxury residential construction, an elevator isn’t just an amenity — it’s an architectural feature that shapes how people move through a home. Proper placement enhances flow, improves usability, minimizes framing complications, and reduces long-term service issues.
Understanding Elevator Code & Safety Requirements for New Construction Homes
Residential elevators have become a standard feature in luxury and multi-level homes across the Southeast. But for builders, architects, and developers, an elevator is more than a convenience — it’s a regulated piece of equipment that must be installed with strict compliance to safety and building codes.
Maintaining Luxury — How to Keep Your Home Elevator Running Smoothly
Your home elevator is a symbol of comfort, craftsmanship, and convenience. Like any fine piece of engineering, it deserves regular care to ensure lasting performance and quiet, flawless operation. At Luxe Home Elevators, we believe maintenance isn’t just about keeping your system running — it’s about protecting your investment and ensuring peace of mind.
Designing Your Elevator Cab: Creating a Space That Reflects You
Every detail inside your home tells a story — the textures, the lighting, the materials. Your elevator cab should be no exception. It’s a small space that says a lot about your style and how you live.
At Luxe Home Elevators, we believe the cab isn’t just a transport — it’s an experience. Whether it feels warm and inviting, sleek and modern, or quietly sophisticated, the design should feel like you. Here’s how to craft a cab that blends comfort, craftsmanship, and character.
How to Match Your Elevator to Your Home’s Architecture
A home elevator can be far more than a convenience—it can be a statement of design sophistication. When thoughtfully integrated, it enhances your home’s architecture, adding beauty, flow, and functionality that feels perfectly intentional.
Whether your residence is a modern minimalist retreat or a classic estate, aligning your elevator’s design with your home’s architectural language ensures a cohesive, elevated living experience. Here’s how to get it right.
Designing for Vertical Luxury
In today’s high-end residential market, luxury means more than materials and finishes — it’s about effortless living. Homeowners are increasingly expecting convenience, accessibility, and modern innovation built into their homes from day one.
For architects, builders, and designers, that means planning for a residential elevator isn’t just a finishing touch — it’s part of the home’s core design. When done thoughtfully, an elevator can elevate both the functionality and the visual flow of a home, becoming a signature feature that defines the residence.
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Home Elevator
Owning a home elevator adds comfort, convenience, and accessibility to your daily life—but like any major appliance or system, it won’t last forever. If you’ve started to notice unusual sounds, slow trips between floors, or an uptick in repair calls, it may be time to think about replacing or modernizing your elevator.
What to Know About Having an Elevator in Your Vacation Rental (STVR)
Adding an elevator to your short-term vacation rental (STVR) can set your property apart, making it more accessible, convenient, and appealing to guests. But installing and operating an elevator isn’t as simple as adding another amenity—it comes with safety regulations, upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and important compliance requirements you’ll need to understand before moving forward.
How to Choose the Right Home Elevator
Designing your dream home comes with countless exciting decisions. If you’re thinking ahead about accessibility, comfort, and future needs, a residential elevator should be part of the plan.
Installing a home elevator during the construction of a new custom home is often easier and more cost-effective than retrofitting one later. But how do you choose the right elevator for your space, lifestyle, and goals?
In this article, we’ll walk you through key factors to consider when selecting the perfect elevator for your new custom home.
Is a Home Elevator Right for You?
Whether you're building your dream home or planning to upgrade your current one, a residential elevator may be more practical, and valuable, than you think. What was once considered a luxury is now an increasingly popular feature in modern homes across the country.
But is a home elevator right for your space, lifestyle, and budget? In this article, we’ll walk you through the benefits, the different types of elevators (hydraulic vs. pneumatic), and how adding one could impact your home’s value.
Not Ready To Purchase an Elevator but, Want One Eventually?
If you are thinking about or are in the process of building your forever home but not ready to put in an elevator, we can still help. We can give your builder all of our drawings so the house is fully prepped for a future installation. The builder or architect can stack closets on each floor (in other words, put closets on each floor that are inline with each other).
Home Elevators-The Difference Between Winding Drum vs. Traction vs Hydraulic vs. Pneumatic (Vacuum Elevator)
Home elevators come in a variety of different styles, looks and designs. However, there are also different types of elevators. Depending on a home’s structure, one type of elevator design may be more ideal than another. Some
What is a Pneumatic Elevator and How Does It Work?
Pneumatic elevators are a perfect choice for some homeowners. They are quiet, don't require a machine room, hoistway or elevator pit, so they are much easier to install as well. They are operated by a vacuum and utilize air pressure around the elevator. There are no cables or pulleys for a pneumatic elevator but works by physics.
How Big or Small Can My Residential Elevator Be?
A residential elevator should be 12sq/ft-15sq/feet. However, if you have the overhead we can maximize the height in your design. We work with our clients to offer this as a complimentary service. There are no additional charges for adding height to your residential elevator. We understand and want you to feel as comfortable as possible.
What Sets Luxe Home Elevators Apart?
Personalized service is our goal. The owner of the company, Joe, has his hands in all aspects of each home elevator installation; from the sale, project management, delivery and installation of the home elevator. Even though we love our customers, our aim is to not see them anytime soon for service issues.