How stairlifts can fit your bespoke needs

Limited mobility can make it necessary to install equipment like stairlifts to help get around the house. However, no two homes or individuals are the same, and therefore, a bespoke stairlift approach will ensure the equipment will perfectly match both the user and their property.

We are committed to offering tailored stairlift solutions catered to each individual. This guide explains how custom stairlifts can fit your bespoke needs, laying out the customisation options available, such as stairlift type, comfort, style, and usability.

The key ways stairlifts can be tailored to you

• Customised designs for straight, curved, or narrow staircases.
• Adjustable weight capacities to accommodate different needs.
• Personalised seat options, including extra-wide and perch seats.
• Upholstery and finishes to match your home décor.
• Flexible control options like joysticks, remotes, or touch-sensitive controls.
• Space-saving features such as foldable seats and slimline rails.
• Automatic functionalities like swivel seats and powered footrests.
• Enhanced safety features like obstacle sensors, safety belts, and emergency stops.

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Understanding your home’s unique layout

Straight, curved, or narrow staircases

Stairlifts have been designed to suit a range of different home layouts. For example, your home may have a staircase that goes straight up and down; in that case, you will require a straight stairlift.

Your staircase might have curves, corners or landings, necessitating a curved stairlift. Or perhaps your staircase is narrow, so a stairlift for narrow stairs would best suit your needs. Whatever the situation, it’s essential to have a professional examine your staircase to determine the correct type of stairlift for you.

Bespoke stairlift designs can cater to complex layouts, too, so there is no need to worry if your home has a unique staircase structure. With cutting-edge technology, such as 3D surveys, a precise fit can be created for most homes’ custom requirements.

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Space-saving solutions for compact homes

As mentioned, no staircase is the same; some are broad and some narrow; therefore, finding a stairlift solution that is a suitable fit is important. There are space-saving options for compact homes, including slimline rails and swivel seats.

The important thing to know is that stairlifts can be tailored to ensure minimal disruption to the staircase and landing area. So, if you are looking for a space-saving solution, ask our experts today and during your home assessment about the options available.

Customising for comfort and mobility needs

Tailored weight capacities and seat options

Your comfort and mobility needs are a priority, so your chosen stairlift must be customised accordingly.

Stairlifts come with a range of weight capacities to accommodate different users. For example, the Age Co 1000 stairlift has the greatest weight capacity, with the standard model suitable for up to 21.5 stone (or 137kg). The 1000 model also comes in XL and XXL variants, which can carry up to 25 stone (158kg) and 31.5 stone (200kg), respectively.

A range of different seats is also available. From seats for those who need additional support when getting on and off the stairlift to extra-wide seating options, your unique needs can be catered for.

Ergonomic designs for enhanced comfort

A range of comfort options are available to give you a customised stairlift experience that suits your requirements.

For example, there are padded seats for extra comfort, armrests, adjustable footrests, and options for different seating positions, such as perch seats for those who find it challenging to sit down.

The wide range of customisations is designed to make travelling up and down the stairs as comfortable as possible and to ensure your stairlift is user-friendly.

Personalising your stairlift for style

Upholstery and finish options

First and foremost, your stairlift needs to get you from A to B comfortably, but that doesn’t mean your stairlift can’t be stylish, too. Bespoke stairlift options can allow your stairlift to look great in your home and blend in with the current décor.

One custom option is the choice of upholstery colours and materials. Stairlift seats are available in a wide range of colours and fabrics, including faux leather.

It’s not just the seat you can customise, however, as stairlift rails also come in various finishes and colours to help tie in with your current staircase aesthetics.

Blending functionality and style

Stairlifts don’t need to be bulky items that dominate the room. You can enquire about various elegant designs that will look great in your home and provide all the necessary functionality.

Slim rail models such as the Age Co 1100 are ultra-sleek with silent motors and foldable footrests. By choosing a stairlift with a foldable footrest and opting for a powered swivel seat, you can tuck your stairlift neatly away when it is not in use.

Enhancing usability with control options

Tailored control mechanisms

Stairlifts can also fit your specific needs through tailored controls. A range of control options are available to suit your preferences, including joysticks and remote controls with buttons.

Automatic features for added ease

If you require a folding footrest or swivel seat, custom-powered options are available. These include allowing you to fold the footrest with the touch of a button or have the seat automatically turn towards the landings once the journey is complete.

Safety features for peace of mind

Built-in safety enhancements

Safety is a key component when it comes to stairlifts, and ours include a range of standard built-in safety enhancements. These include sensors that can detect obstacles in the staircase, helping to prevent accidents. Stairlifts also come with safety belts and emergency stop buttons.

Customised safety additions

There are also custom features designed to enhance user safety. For example, a body harness can be fitted if a user requires extra support when riding up and down the stairs. A powered hinged rail addition can also be provided, which will prevent the stairlift track from obscuring a doorway by automatically extending when you ride down the stairs and folding away when you go upstairs.  

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Making the Process Easy with Expert Guidance

Free home assessment

If you would benefit from a stairlift at home, we make the process easy with a free home consultation. You will receive expert guidance and a home assessment to identify your home’s unique needs before recommending suitable stairlift options.

This will be an opportunity to ask questions and enquire about custom features to help the stairlift meet your bespoke requirements.

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Professional installation and aftercare

Due to the bespoke nature and customisable potential of stairlifts, a professional installation must be arranged. Handicare, in partnership with Age Co, will arrange for an expert stairlift engineer to install your stairlift and any custom features once your home assessment has been completed.

This will also give you access to a two-year warranty and maintenance services, helping ensure your stairlift's long-term functionality.

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A custom stairlift that fits your life

As we’ve shown, a stairlift is not a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Stairlifts are highly adaptable and have a wide range of custom features. This allows stairlifts to be tailored to your individual functionality, comfort, and aesthetic needs.

Explore the range of Age Co stairlifts today and make an enquiry to ask any questions you may have.

This article is brought to you by Handicare, in partnership with Age Co, offering a wide range of home mobility products, including stairlifts, homelifts, and bathing solutions. For more information on how they can help improve accessibility in your home, please get in touch today.