Lifts for Apartments - Duplexes and Penthouses

Installing a lift in a duplex or penthouse is not just a luxury, it’s a way to future-proof your home. Many people don’t realise that a lift can be installed in an apartment as easily as in a villa, often with minimal structural work. Installing a lift in a two-story apartment makes daily life easier, whether that means transporting groceries or other heavy items upstairs or creating a welcoming space for guests and family members with mobility needs.

While the Aritco HomeLift is a popular choice for those wanting the most exclusive, design-focused solution for a high-end penthouse, other models in our range can also suit more compact or practical spaces, such as urban duplexes. The right choice depends on your space, lifestyle, and accessibility needs.

One of the traditional concerns regarding residential lifts is that they might disrupt the aesthetic of your home. Older elevator systems were often industrial-looking, clashing with refined interior design and drawing unwanted attention.

For those installing a residential lift in a two-story penthouse or urban duplex, design matters just as much as function. The lift should integrate seamlessly – not only with your layout, but with the mood and rhythm of your home.

The Aritco range of residential lifts offers quiet operation, compact footprints, and unprecedented customization options – from colors and lighting to flooring and DesignWalls created by leading Scandinavian designers – so it feels like part of your home rather than an add-on.

The sleek design of Aritco home lifts makes them a favorite among interior designers and architects around the world.

Try a few design options in our interactive online LiftGuide to see how an Aritco home lift could fit into your multi-story apartment.

Installing a lift in a penthouse or duplex can differ from a villa. Space planning is key, especially in layouts where every square meter counts. Retrofitting into an existing apartment often requires attention to ceiling height, floor loading, and integration with communal building regulations. With Aritco’s pitless technology, these challenges are easier to navigate — no excavation is needed, and installation is designed to work within existing structures.

Advantages of Installing an Aritco HomeLift

• Safety: In addition to the general safety home lifts provide due to their fully enclosed nature, Aritco home lifts feature the SmartSafety system with doors that stop if an obstruction is detected, sensors that can detect objects caught between the platform, a backup battery system that ensures the lift functions during power outages, as well as door locks and floor locks which can be controlled by the convenient SmartApp.
• Easy Installation: Residential elevator installation is simplified with Aritco’s pitless technology. No excavation is required, and the system is designed for easy retrofitting lifts into existing penthouses and duplexes with minimal structural modifications.
• Size: Home lift dimensions are a top concern for homeowners. Aritco home lifts feature a patented screw and nut drive system that fits in the lift’s narrow back panel. This means, whether you choose the Atico HomeLift Compact or the larger HomeLift Access with space for wheelchairs and additional passengers, the overall footprint of the lift is minimal with no extra space needed above, below, or beside the lift.

At Aritco, we want to make convenience and accessibility available to everyone, so we provide a wide range of customizable home lifts to suit a variety of penthouse and duplex living situations.

Here is a short presentation of our models:

• Aritco HomeLift Compact: Designed to fit homes with limited space, the Aritco HomeLift Compact is one of the most space-efficient lifts on the market. Perfect for small apartments where conventional elevators won’t fit.
• Aritco HomeLift: Available in multiple sizes, this is one of our most diverse and customizable models. The larger S12 (1000×1200 mm) and S15 (1100×1400 mm) can fit a full-size wheelchair, making it ideal for families and those planning for future accessibility needs.
• Aritco HomeLift Access: Aritco’s largest home lift, created especially for comprehensive accessibility, offers generous space for large wheelchairs and mobility aids, with room for additional passengers. Perfect for duplex apartments and penthouses where accessibility and comfort are priorities.