Santa Monica Pier with the ferris wheel and amusement rides beside the ocean

The End of Route 66

Santa Monica Through-Car Home Lift

Santa Monica Sophistication: Through-Car ElfoLift Brings Seamless Access

In the sun-drenched hills of Santa Monica, this elegant residence combines coastal charm with intelligent design, and now, effortless movement between levels. The owners sought a solution that would allow convenient access between their rear garage and courtyard and the two main floors of the home. The answer? A custom ElfoLift installation, perfectly suited for the home's layout and lifestyle needs.

LiftCustom through-car ElfoLift
ShaftPowdercoated steel and glass
Landing doorsHinged, with motorised automatic openers and closers
Cabin doorsAutomatic bi-fold
ProjectSanta Monica home, rear garage and courtyard to the two main floors

Lift Shop supplied a streamlined powdercoated steel and glass shaft, housing a through-car ElfoLift with entry and exit on opposite ends, the ideal configuration for connecting multiple entry points without requiring backtracking.

Inside the stainless steel lift car looking at the glass bi-fold through car doors

To further enhance usability, the hinged landing doors were fitted with motorised automatic openers and closers, integrated to work in seamless synchronisation with the automatic bi-fold cabin doors. This hands-free operation creates a truly user-friendly experience, especially appreciated when carrying groceries, luggage, or navigating with mobility needs.

The design is as elegant as it is functional. The lift's finish palette, glass panels, and minimalist powdercoated structure complement the home's exterior and courtyard detailing without overshadowing it. The small footprint and tailored through-car layout make it a natural part of the home's flow: not just a vertical transport device, but a design-conscious convenience.

Dark grey two-storey home with white balcony railings and a pergola, the lift shaft at the left Outdoor lift entry with an open glass door beside a dark fence and the courtyard Glass-panelled lift door beside a kitchen shelf on a timber floor

If you're exploring smart ways to improve functionality without compromise, discover more projects like this in our case studies. To learn how our team delivers thoughtful, customised lift solutions in architecturally sensitive environments, visit our About Us page.

For the homeowners, the result is more than just an accessibility upgrade: it's a meaningful enhancement to daily life, simplifying movement while preserving the aesthetic integrity of their Santa Monica home.

This project was delivered by our US brand, Elevator Boutique.

For another example of this style, explore the glass-shaft Elfo lift project.

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