A home elevator is a convenient way to move quickly between floors. Before installing one, however, there are several factors to consider so that the installation location is truly the most suitable.
First, consider the size of the elevator. If the house is too small, a large elevator may not fit. When choosing an elevator, the size should match the size of the home. Compact models can make a significant difference here: the Vitarte Aris series has a minimum clear size of 932mm × 997mm with a load rating of 200 kg / 2 persons — roughly the space of a side-by-side refrigerator. The Vitarte CHIC (VC) series has a minimum footprint of just 1.12 sq m, with space utilization up to 72%.
Second, consider the installation location. Generally, it is best to install the elevator near the main entrance and exit, so that users can board and leave conveniently. You should also take the existing building layout into account, and avoid positions that would disrupt the original layout. Door configuration is part of this planning: the Vitarte Aris series supports A/B/C door-opening combinations (any two sides) to connect different functional zones, while the CHIC (VC) series uses multi-directional same-floor double-door designs to accommodate different opening directions on different floors.
Third, consider the scale of the installation work. If the house is very large, the layout is complex, the existing wiring is difficult to modify, and construction is challenging, it is worth considering a phased construction approach to reduce the difficulty of the work. Structural design can help in demanding conditions: the Vitarte Aris series was developed with a new integrated support structure for complex and rigorous civil works, improving frame load-bearing capacity and self-standing stability, and requiring only one fixing point every 3 meters.
In short, when choosing where to install a home elevator, consider the size of the house, the location of entrances and exits, the existing layout, and the difficulty of construction. Quality and compliance are also worth verifying — Vitarte follows EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018, and EN 81-41:2010, and received EU CE certification in 2025.
Because actual conditions vary from home to home, the final installation plan should always be confirmed through an on-site survey and with a professional installation team.
