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food, groceries and goods between oors. They are particularly ideal for properties with three or more oors, or where the kitchen, garage and/or dining area are on different levels.


WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A LIFT Narrow your search by deciding whether you want your lift to take people or goods only, how many oors it needs to travel between, and the available space you have. From a cost point of view, you need to be putting aside £15-£25k in your budget for the supply and installation cost of a lift to move people or £6-7k for a dumbwaiter.


If the lift is designed into your project


from the start then you will limit major issues. For an existing home, you will need to get a lift survey, and for a new development, it is advisable to speak to the lift company to offer guidance on the perfect product. They can assist in making sure you’ve covered all of the technical requirements.


door options, finishes and configurations. Through-oor lifts are best suited to smaller spaces and provide access for up to two people travelling between the ground and the first oor. Service lifts/dumbwaiters are the answer if there is a need to transport


When considering the location of your


lift, it’s always a good idea to locate a lift for people next to the stairs and in a central location. That way it will be easily accessible from every part of the home. t might seem a better idea to fit in a smaller lift, but go for the largest you


 full set of large format painted swatches for specifi ers


can. Ideally, create a space that is big enough for a wheelchair and another person. That way, you will also be able to use the lift to transport furniture and other larger items between oors. There is such a wide variety of style options available on the market; from glass shafts, custom walls, and door options, to bespoke ooring  a lift can be a sleek and stylish addition as well as a life-long practical choice. Lift installations will likely require building work, varying on the type of lift. It is advisable to consult with a specialist early on in your project. Even if you decide a lift isn’t an option for now, a home can be futureproofed by ensuring you design a space where it can be installed at a later date. Whatever your requirement, there are


products available to suit every home. To enable an easy decision, we can guide you through the complete process. With your perfect lift chosen, installation is usually only a few days, and then it is ready for use – with the reassurance of a local service, nationwide. The possibilities of home lifts are endless, taking homeowners, family and guests, or goods around a home.


Alastair Stannah is managing director of lifts distribution & service at Stannah


Defy Gravity with the Onyx Orbit NEW Earthborn paint swatches


Earthborn is introducing a new approach to paint colour choices. Now, anyone looking to specify an environmentally friendly paint will have access to a full range of 84 Claypaint swatches, comprising all 72 classic colours and the 12 Modern Country colours created in collaboration with Country Homes & Interiors. Each swatch is a generous 16 cm x 15 cm and has been individually painted with real Earthborn Claypaint so you can see exactly what you’re getting when you order. Placing the swatches around your chosen space will show how the light affects the colour at different times throughout the day. 100 ml sample pots are of course also available. Claypaint is a highly breathable paint with a luurious ultra matt fi nish for interior walls and ceilings. It goes on like a dream, often requires fewer coats than conventional emulsions, is virtually VOC free and gives off no horrible smells. Consumers can order colour swatches which come in a lovely protective wallet. Interior designers can order a full set of 84 swatches in a beautiful, eco friendly display box to keep them safe.


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Designed for an out-of-this-world fi reside eperience, the new Onyx Orbit is an electric fi re that defi es the norm with a  oating presence and ultra-contemporary styling.


The Orbit creates a dramatic suspended centrepiece, particularly suited to open liing spaces. or architects or self-builders looking for the ideal focal point, this spectacular fi re also makes a bold statement in homes with aulted ceilings. Whats more, the Orbit can be rotated up to , granting an epansie and entrancing  ame picture from almost anywhere in a room, and adusted at your leisure for your preferred iewing aspect.


Ony Orbit fi res are operated ia an innoatie thermostatic eco handset, giing you complete control oer the Chromalight®


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system. With ember bed lighting and integrated moodlighting, lifelike oak logs, along with a host of features, heating and isual settings, these eye-catching centrepieces are brought to life.


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