The start of a new year brings the perfect opportunity to reimagine your home. It’s a time to embrace change and elevate the spaces where you live, work, and unwind. For homeowners in Singapore, a thoughtfully designed home lift can be a transformative addition, blending style, functionality, and innovation. Drawing on our work with homeowners, interior designers, and architects, we’ve identified key trends that are set to define how lifts can elevate homes in the coming years.
In this blog post, we begin by exploring four design trends that continue to inspire homeowners, Layered Lighting, Nods to Nature, Enduring Earthtones, and Wellness Nooks. From there, we’ll connect these trends to home lift design, illustrating how thoughtful choices in lighting, materials, and finishes can transform your lift into a statement piece.
Observing Trends That Last
Instead of following short-lived design trends, we aim to provide insights drawn from our work with homeowners, interior designers, architects, and developers in Singapore. By working closely with clients and partners alike, we understand what design choices stand the test of time. We've seen which features and styles remain popular for the next 5–10 years. Based on this experience, we’ve identified four key trends shaping how homeowners approach design.
Layered Lighting
Lighting has evolved far beyond its functional roots. Homeowners now view it as an opportunity to create artistic statements. Whether it’s a playful installation or a dramatic centrepiece, lighting is increasingly used to define the character of a room. Designers agree that lighting holds the power to unify a space. It’s no longer a background detail but a focal point that sets the mood and brings life to interiors.
Nods to Nature
The integration of natural materials remains a constant request. Stones, woods, and fibres bring warmth and texture to interiors. This trend reflects a growing desire to connect with the natural world, even in urban environments. Homeowners are embracing elements like living walls and larger indoor plants to foster a calming atmosphere. They also bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Enduring Earthtones
As an extension of homeowners' desire to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, earth tones continue to dominate. Rich browns, deep burgundies and terracotta hues offer warmth and depth, while muted greens and blues evoke calmness and serenity. These colours ground spaces and connect them to nature, creating interiors that feel both contemporary and enduring.
Wellness Nooks
As wellness becomes a priority, dedicated spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation are increasingly popular. Whether it's a gym, spa, or private nook, homeowners are creating sanctuaries for well-being. These spaces prioritise comfort and privacy over size.
Where Trends Meet Lift Design
Thoughtful Lighting
The design trends of Layered Lighting and Wellness Nooks highlight the growing importance of ambient lighting in shaping spaces. This applies to home lift design, where lighting is no longer just functional but plays a critical role in creating an inviting and personalised atmosphere.
Similar to how Layered Lighting transforms a utilitarian space into an artistic statement, the interplay of ambient and accent lighting sets the mood and turns the lift into a memorable feature of the home. Wellness Nooks further emphasise the role of lighting in fostering calming environment, making it an essential element for lifts designed to complement spaces focused on well-being.
Take Park View Mansions as an example. We collaborated with designers to create a picture-perfect lift experience in their showflat. The lift features dynamic LED cove lighting, which adjusts to suit various preferences and events. The versatile lighting, complemented by reflective surfaces and a mirror-finish ceiling, creates an immersive experience. The result is a lift that embodies sophistication and adaptability. By integrating thoughtful lighting design, home lifts can contribute to a home’s design while offering moments of calm and luxury, elevating the everyday experience of vertical mobility.
Material Selection
Through thoughtful selection of timber and glass materials, homeowners and designers can perfectly express the aesthetics of Enduring Earthtones while embracing Nods to Nature in their spaces.
Enduring Earthtones can be realised with our timber-based materials. The timber-based finishes aligns with the timeless appeal of earth tones, providing depth and a grounded connection to nature. While timber requires a bit more care, its ability to elevate the lift cabin makes it a worthwhile choice for those seeking a contemporary look.
For homeowners who wish to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, as highlighted in Nods to Nature, glass panels are an excellent choice. Glass allows natural light to flood into the lift, creating an open and airy feel. This material fosters a seamless connection with outdoor spaces, making the lift feel like an integrated part of the home rather than a standalone feature. Whether clear or frosted, glass panels add a modern edge.
The beauty of home lift design lies in its customisation options. Colours and finishes play a key role in tailoring the lift to suit personal preferences. Vibrant colours can make a bold statement, while muted tones create a serene atmosphere. Matte finishes offer a sleek, modern touch, while textured surfaces add depth and character. To explore more possibilities, check out our blog post, “Designing Your Dream Home Lift”, or browse our home lift catalogue for a detailed reference of the options available.
As the new year unfolds, it’s the perfect time to rethink how your home lift can reflect your personal style while embracing timeless design trends. By incorporating elements like ambient lighting, natural materials, and enduring colour palettes, your lift becomes more than a functional feature, it transforms into a statement of individuality.
At BELIFT, we aim to bring these trends to life, combining technical expertise with a keen eye for detail. Whether you’re inspired by the warmth of earth tones, the seamless beauty of glass, or the sophistication of layered lighting, we’re here to craft a lift that aligns with your vision. Leave your contact details with us, and our friendly technicians will reach out to discuss the best customisation options. Let’s create a lift cabin that truly reflects your style.
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