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How to Personalize Your Home Elevator or Lift

When it comes to the details of your home elevator, customization is critical to your ongoing satisfaction. One area of the elevator that allows for vast personalization is the car operating panel, or COP. You will utilize the car operating panel each time you ride the elevator, so making sure the controls meet your needs is critical.

Think Function

When planning for your elevator controls, think of how the elevator will be used.

  • Will an individual with limited mobility require the use of a remote to call the elevator to the desired landing?
Home Elevator Handheld Remote Controller 2 buttons
Two-button handheld remote controller for home elevators up to two stops.
Home Elevator Handheld Remote Controller 4 buttons
Four-button handheld remote controller for home elevators up to four stops.
  • Will the elevator require the use of a grandparent’s switch or keypad to allow for limitation of access?
Home Elevator Grandparents Switch Brushed Stainless Steel
Grandparent’s switch shown in Brushed Stainless Steel.
Home Elevator Grandparents Switch Keypad
Grandparent’s switch keypad, for a keyless option.
  • Will the elevator have a landing in a private area of the home where an amber position indicator would provide a less abrasive glow?
Home Elevator Control Operating Panel Amber Position Indicator
Position indicator shown with amber to reduce ambient glow.

A number of options exist to ensure your hall call and car operating panel are the perfect fit for your project and will enhance the functionality of the elevator.

Aesthetic Options

Each manufacturer provides options for customization of your elevator controls. Potential customizations include:

  • The size and shape of the car operating panel itself can vary. The COP can include square corners, or it can be manufactured with a slimline profile.
  • A variety of available finishes including brushed or polished stainless steel or brass, powder-coated metal, blackened stainless steel or a variety of wood species.
  • The COP can include engraving.
  • The color of the position indicator can be adjusted to reduce the ambient glow.
  • Your COP can be adapted to include emergency phone, keypad and speaker.
Integrated COP in Brushed Stainless Steel
Integrated COP in Brushed Stainless Steel
Integrated COP in Vintage Bronze with Square Corners
Integrated COP in Vintage Bronze with square corners
Slimline COP in Brushed Stainless Steel
Slimline COP in Brushed Stainless Steel
Black COP with Amber Position Indicator
Black COP with amber position indicator illumination
Custom Wood COP
Custom wood COP
Brushed Brass COP
Brushed Brass COP
Blackened Stainless Steel COP
Blackened Stainless Steel COP
Oil-Rubbed Brass COP
Oil-Rubbed Brass COP

Reflecting Your Personality

When planning for your home elevator, customization is key. A local home elevator company can work with you to ensure you are aware of all of the areas of the elevator where you can refine small details. Ask your local representative to see samples of finishes and photos of completed projects so that you can better understand how to personalize your elevator controls to fit your needs.

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