Lift Car Interior Design

Transform Your Building with Stunning Lift Interior Finishes

Your building’s lift is often a visitor’s first and last impression – so why not make it exceptional? Modern lifts offer far more than vertical transport – modern lift car interior design has transformed them into a dynamic space that expresses your building’s identity, raises its energy, and turns ordinary journeys into something a bit more memorable.

Achieving all this hasn’t anything to do with mechanics – it’s all about creative lift interior design – giving every ride the potential to reflect your building’s character and style.

The experienced Tower Lifts team has seen firsthand how innovative lift design can revitalise a space. For over a decade we’ve been specialise creating interior finishes for new lifts and offering lift car modernisation where an upgrade is in order. Often, a thoughtful update to the lift car interior is all it takes to completely shift the energy and appeal of your entire building.

The Psychology of Lift Car Interior Design – Why it Matters

Ever noticed how a lift journey feels a bit different from other moments in your day? You’re in a compact space, often sharing it with new faces. It’s natural for people to feel a touch of social awkwardness in these close quarters. Instinctively, many of us avoid direct eye contact, letting our gaze wander over the lift car interior – the walls, the floor, perhaps the ceiling or control panel.

This is precisely why giving careful consideration to the design of these elements is so important. It’s not just about looking good – it’s about creating a sense of ease and comfort. When passengers step inside, particularly if the lift is empty, the walls and floor are the first things they see, making the largest visual impact. A thoughtfully designed lift interior can turn a potentially uneasy moment into a pleasant, reassuring experience, subtly reflecting the care and quality of your building.

Exploring the Elements – Creating Your Perfect Lift Car Interior

It’s clear that a thoughtful lift car interior can enhance passenger experience, so the next step to consider the components that make up a lift car interior design. It’s all about making choices that reflect your building’s identity and meet your practical needs. From the dominant surfaces like walls and floors to the subtle details of lighting and fixtures, each element has its role to play in the overall lift design and the atmosphere it creates.

Key Components to Consider:

Control Panels & Buttons

Lift Car Walls – Often these make the biggest statement.

  • Materials & Finishes – You have considerable choice, from durable, high-pressure laminates (HPL) in a vast array of colours and textures, to sleek stainless steel (brushed, mirrored, or patterned), elegant wood veneers for a touch of warmth, or back-painted glass for a modern, seamless look.

For a really unique lift interior, consider options like textured panels or digital print surfaces that incorporate your branding.

Lift Car Flooring – Both stylish and hard-wearing.

  • Materials & Finishes – You can choose from practical rubber flooring (great for high traffic and slip resistance), luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) offering a variety of wood or stone effects, classic ceramic or natural stone for a premium feel, or carpet for a softer touch in specific environments.

For service lifts, patterned or plain galvanised steel / aluminium chequer plate is an ideal, practical solution.

Ceilings & Lighting – Don’t overlook this design opportunity!

  • Design – Suspended ceilings in lift cars can creatively incorporate various lighting configurations. LED solutions are standard now, offering energy efficiency and options like downlights, diffused panels, or perimeter cove lighting to create different moods.

Doors & Entrances – The gateway to the lift experience.

  • Materials – Stainless steel is popular due to its durability and a modern look. Alternatively, you could opt of glass doors (full or partial) to increase light and visibility. Finishes can match or complement the lift car interior.

Control Panels & Fixtures – Stylish design meets function.

  • Details – Car Operating Panels (COPs) and handrails can be customised with different finishes (e.g., brushed stainless steel, bronze, antimicrobial surfaces) and integrated with accessibility features.
Bespoke Lift Car Interior Design by Tower Lifts

Bespoke Lift Car Interior Design by Tower Lifts

While our standard lift car finishes offer absolute versatility, sometimes your project demands something truly unique – a lift interior that perfectly captures and reflects your building’s vision, aesthetic preferences, or brand identity. At Tower Lifts, we specialise in bringing these distinct concepts to life. Our bespoke lift design service means we work closely with you to translate your ideas into a stunning, one-of-a-kind lift car that speaks volumes before the doors even open to a floor.

Elevating the Experience with Luxury Options

Consider possibilities such as:

  • Premium Materials – Walls panelled in book-matched marble or granite slabs, floors inlaid with intricate mosaic tile designs, or accents of hand-stitched leather or rich, dark walnut veneers.
  • Custom Lighting & Ambiance – Feature starlight ceilings with twinkling fibre optics, integrated mood lighting systems that adapt to the time of day, or subtly backlit onyx panels for a warm, luxurious glow.
  • Branding Integration – Discreetly etched logos in glass or metal, custom floor motifs reflecting your company insignia, or even digital display screens showcasing branded content or art.
  • Luxury Touches – Bespoke control panels crafted from unique materials, custom-designed handrails, or mirrored walls with antique finishes for a touch of vintage elegance.

Our team is adept at sourcing specialist materials to ensure your bespoke lift car interior is nothing short of breathtaking.

Let Tower Lifts Design Your Perfect Lift Interior

Thoughtful lift design plays an important role in any building. Your lift car is an opportunity to make a statement, reinforce your brand, and ensure every journey is a pleasant and memorable one. The Tower Lifts team can guide you through every step, translating your ideas into a lift car interior that is both beautiful and built to last.

Our Credentials Speak for Themselves:

Our approach is supported by our credentials: we bring with us our key accreditations including ISO9001:2015 for quality management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, Constructionline, and UKAS LiftCert. As members of LEIA, the Lift and Escalator Industry Association, you know that our work consistently adheres to the foremost industry standards.”

Inspired to start work on your lift interior? Get in touch with Tower Lifts. We’re here to provide expert advice and help you explore the design options for your lift car – 01525 601099

Tower Lifts London lift team can design and install a varied range of lifts throughout the UK including:

Domestic Lifts • Food Lifts • Bespoke Platform Lifts • Service Lifts • Platform Lifts • Goods Lifts • Scenic Lifts • Heavy Duty / Car Lifts • Passenger Lifts • Dumbwaiter Lifts • MRL Lifts • Fire lifts • Residential Lifts • low-Headroom Lifts