Many villa owners thinking about installing an elevator in their home. But where should a villa elevator actually be installed? A home elevator is a substantial piece of equipment, so the installation location needs to be planned properly — it cannot simply go anywhere. Below are five common installation positions, each with its own character and practical considerations.
This suits villas with a very large floor area. Installing the elevator freestanding in the middle of an open space makes it a visual focal point: it is visible as soon as you enter, and its design becomes part of the home's overall style. It is a layout choice that emphasizes design and openness.
For this kind of installation, structural self-standing capability matters. The Vitarte Aris series, for example, was developed with a new integrated support structure designed for complex and demanding civil works. It increases the frame's load-bearing capacity while improving self-standing stability — compared with traditional elevators that require a fixing point every 1.5 meters, the Aris series needs only one every 3 meters, giving the frame greater stability.
This is a flexible option. As long as you can identify a suitable wall with enough reserved installation space, the elevator can be installed. It is most commonly placed against a living room wall, making it convenient for family members and guests to move between floors.
Door configuration is worth planning here, since it determines circulation. The Vitarte Aris series offers A/B/C door-opening combinations (any two sides), which suits villas with different functional zones. The CHIC (VC) series uses multi-directional same-floor double-door designs to meet different requirements for opening directions on different floors.
Many owners choose a corner to save space and avoid occupying the middle of the living room. Placing the elevator in a corner saves floor area and is less visually prominent than the first two options — a practical, understated approach.
Compact models make corner installation easier. The Vitarte CHIC (VC) series has a minimum footprint of just 1.12 sq m, with space utilization up to 72%.
Many owners prefer installing the elevator between stair flights. This avoids taking up additional space and lets the elevator and staircase complement each other visually, combining practicality with aesthetics.
Many villas are built with a reserved elevator shaft, so the elevator can be installed inside it. This avoids finding a separate installation location and saves both space and civil works costs. There is one limitation, however: the position is fixed, the elevator can only be installed within the shaft, and the dimensions are also fixed — so the elevator must be selected according to the shaft size.
For design-focused interiors, series choices matter. The Vitarte LUXE (VL) series blends Eastern aesthetics with modern technology, features ergonomic handrails suited to users of different ages, and includes a touch display; its design has earned multiple domestic and international design awards.
For villa elevators, installation quality matters as much as the product itself. Beyond choosing a reliable brand, pay attention to after-sales installation — prefer manufacturers with their own installation teams, since this provides better long-term assurance.
Quality assurance is also verifiable: Vitarte follows EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018, and EN 81-41:2010, and received EU CE certification in 2025.
Which of these five installation locations would you prefer for your home? Whichever you choose, confirm the final layout with a professional on-site survey, since actual building conditions determine what is feasible.
