Elevating Your Building's Style

From residential buildings to corporate office spaces, a building’s interior aesthetic is key to making it memorable. It’s the little things that can make a big difference like the right chair, light fixture and even elevator walls.

The hashtag #elevatorselfie has hundreds of thousands of posts with passengers striking a pose in elevators across the globe. We all know that building and property owners have experienced fewer tenant complaints when they have their equipment frequently checked by an elevator service company. But what you might not have noticed is the sheer amount of appreciation comes with providing visually beautiful elevators to travel in.

To the untrained eye, the interior is often seen as a reflection of the full elevator system’s health. While we know this is not true, perception still matters, and keeping tenants happy can be as simple as having sleek cab flooring that matches the tile in your lobby.

The Lobby and Your Elevator Bank

What’s the first thing you notice when you walk through the doors of an unfamiliar property? Is it the wallpaper, the furniture or desk? The style of your lobby sets the tone for your building.

While we hope it’s not for too long, people coming through the building will wait in front of the elevator and take notice of this area. Having that space’s style integrated perfectly into your elevator makes a huge difference. Whether it’s highlighting a pop of color on the wall as a nod to your brand or having unforgettable signage, these are things that stay in the commuters’ minds. Going the extra mile to ensure your design is unique will help tie the lobby together seamlessly.

Cab Interior and Passenger Peace of Mind

Safety always comes first, and having the right elevator company to service your equipment is top priority. This being said, making passengers comfortable can be as simple as making the cab look like home.

Extending your building’s look into your elevators doesn’t stop with outward lobby design. Cab flooring, walls and lighting can be altered specifically to your taste. With dozens of architectural articles written on specialty elevators, the effort clearly doesn’t go unnoticed.

As elevator technology has evolved to include digital solutions like destination dispatch and advanced controllers, there is no reason the cab shouldn’t evolve as well. And while it might seem like it comes down to color or texture, there are many details that go into crafting an excellent cab experience. Taking time to make the decision between a flat, downlight or suspended ceiling can transform the look and feel of your cab for the better.

Considering every option and deciding which best encapsulates your property’s aesthetic is a tough job, but your tenants will thank you for it.

Can I Update the Interior of an Existing Cab?

The short answer is yes, but only through a modernization job.

Modernization is the process by which old equipment is upgraded to meet contemporary standards. For elevators, this can include a variety of components such as the interior of the cab, machine room and hoistway equipment.

With endless options and combinations to choose from, updating your elevator’s interior and aesthetic is an effective way to modernize your elevator that commuters will immediately notice.

If you’re ready to learn more about elevating your building’s aesthetic, our local TK Elevator representatives are here to help.