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16 Feb 2026
At Cibes Lift Thailand (subsidiary of Cibes Lift Group AB in Gävle, since 1947), we see one clear pattern in family homes: stairs can slowly shrink the way people use the house. A home lift is not only about moving between floors. It helps remove the “invisible barrier” that stairs create for grandparents, wheelchair users, and even busy parents carrying laundry, groceries, or luggage. When moving around the home becomes easy again, the whole house gets used again, more often, with less worry.
Cibes home lifts are designed to be compact, and in many homes they can be installed without a deep pit or a machine room. That’s one reason they’re popular for both new builds and renovations in Thailand.
Why do stairs quietly split a family home?
It usually happens without anyone saying it out loud. Grandma starts staying on the ground floor. Kids spend time upstairs. Guests with limited mobility hear, “It’s okay, we’ll come down.” Everyone is trying to be kind, but the home still becomes divided.
A home lift changes the flow of daily life. Instead of planning around stairs, each floor stays connected. People move naturally, when they want, not only when someone is available to help.
How does a home lift help grandparents stay involved every day?
Grandparents often miss the small moments first. A quick chat before bed. Helping with homework. Joining the family upstairs without thinking twice.
A home lift supports safer, simpler movement between floors. That keeps routines intact and makes it easier for older family members to stay involved. It also takes pressure off the rest of the family, because support doesn’t always have to mean physical lifting or constant supervision.
What changes during parties, birthdays, and family gatherings?
In Thai family homes, gatherings move around. Food comes out of the kitchen, people spread out, kids run upstairs, relatives settle where they feel comfortable. When someone can’t use the stairs, they end up missing parts of the day.
A home lift helps everyone take part, including elderly guests and anyone with mobility challenges. It also makes practical tasks easier, like carrying dishes, drinks, gifts, and heavier items between floors.
What about family and friends who use a wheelchair?
A lift sends a simple message: every floor is for everyone. It helps avoid the common “one-floor only” limitation that wheelchair users often face in multi-storey homes.
Just as important, it supports independence. People can move without feeling like they’re creating extra work for the host. That changes the mood of a visit in a good way.
Can a home lift make daily chores less of a grind?
Yes, and many homeowners tell us this is the benefit they didn’t expect to love so much. Stairs turn small tasks into repeated effort: laundry baskets, grocery bags, water packs, suitcases, kids’ gear.
A home lift reduces that friction. You save energy for the parts of family life that actually matter. Sometimes that’s as simple as sitting down together at the end of the day.
Is a home lift also future planning for the family?
Many families install a home lift because there’s already a clear need, or a concern about aging parents. But it also keeps the home practical over time. As mobility changes, the house stays usable without forcing a move later.
FAQ about Home Lifts
Does a home lift take a lot of space?
Cibes home lifts are designed to be compact (as little as 1 sqm) and are often planned without a deep pit or a separate machine room, which can help in both new homes and many existing homes.
How long does installation take?
A typical installation is often 5 to 7 days for a 2-stops lift and around 7 to 15 days for more stops, depending on site conditions and the chosen configuration.
How do I check safety standards?
Ask which standard the lift follows. For home lifts, EN 81-41 is a key reference. You can also ask who reviewed or certified the lift, and request documentation. Cibes home lifts are designed with safety features such as an emergency stop and backup power functions.
Cibes Lift Thailand and the Swedish business community
Cibes Lift Thailand is a proud Annual Gold Partner of SweCham Thailand. We support Swedish initiatives in the Kingdom through the chamber’s community, and long-term collaboration with Swedish business networks in Thailand.
To know more, contact us via our website www.cibeslift.co.th
About the Author:
Bruno Radegonde is Thailand Managing Director at Cibes Lift (Thailand) Co., ltd. And Senior Director for Marketing and Commercial Excellence Apac & Mena. He has been part of the Cibes Lift Group since 2021 and worked in Thailand since 2010. Bruno holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Paris 12.