How Custom Elevators Are Changing Urban Living

Urban living is evolving—and so is how we move through our homes. In places like Kansas City, Tulsa, Springfield, and Topeka, more homeowners are embracing vertical layouts to make the most of smaller city lots, historic renovations, and modern infill developments. And at the heart of this trend? Custom home elevators that offer accessibility, efficiency, and long-term convenience.

If you’re designing or remodeling a home in one of these vibrant city centers, a custom elevator might be the feature that takes your space from functional to future-ready.

Why Urban Homeowners Are Going Vertical

In areas like Brookside and Westport in Kansas City or Downtown Tulsa’s Deco District, lot sizes can be tight—but the demand for livable square footage keeps growing. Instead of building out, people are building up.

Whether it’s:

A three-story infill home
A historic brownstone renovation
A modern townhouse
A multi-level loft

…these homes are perfect candidates for space-saving elevators.

And it’s not just about luxury. Many homeowners are thinking long-term—aging in place, increasing property value, and making daily life more convenient by eliminating stairs between levels.

Compact, Customizable, and Made for Your Space

Unlike traditional bulky elevators, today’s custom home elevator systems can be tailored to fit just about any home layout—even if you’re short on square footage.

At C.H. Elevator, we offer several models ideal for urban and narrow-footprint homes, including:

Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators (PVE): Sleek, modern, and self-supporting—great for minimal structural impact.
Shaftless Elevators: Like the Savaria Telecab or Cibes Ascenda, these are ideal for retrofits or floor-to-floor installs where space is limited.
Traditional Elevators with Custom Cab Sizes: We work with homeowners and architects to fit elevators into closets, corners, or even stacked pantries.

Each option is fully customizable—from cab size and lighting to door finishes and call stations—allowing you to match your home’s design style while keeping functionality front and center.

Popular Elevator Projects in Kansas City, Tulsa & Beyond

Here are a few real-world examples from our recent Midwest installations:

Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza: A custom shaftless elevator installed in a narrow townhome to create full floor access without altering the home’s layout.
Downtown Tulsa Loft: A glass PVE elevator added during a high-rise condo renovation—providing accessibility without compromising the modern aesthetic.
Springfield Historic Home: Discreet elevator placed behind custom wood paneling to maintain architectural integrity while preparing for long-term mobility.

We also serve Lake of the Ozarks, Rogers/Bentonville, St. Louis, and other growing metro and vacation markets where vertical living is on the rise.

A Smart Move for Resale & Lifestyle

Adding a home elevator doesn’t just future-proof your lifestyle—it can add significant resale value, especially in city neighborhoods where accessibility features are limited.

In Kansas City and Tulsa, real estate agents increasingly list elevators as key selling points. Why? Because buyers want homes that are stylish, practical, and ready for the next stage of life.

Let’s Talk About Your Space

Whether you’re planning a new home in Overland Park, renovating a loft in Tulsa, or exploring upgrades for your townhome in Fayetteville, our team can help you design a custom elevator solution that fits your lifestyle and space.

✅ Showroom appointments available in Kansas City, Topeka, St. Louis, and Rogers
✅ Local technicians across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma
✅ Hands-on design support for builders, architects, and homeowners