Lifestyle lift replace stairlifts in homes

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Other features include fire protection between the upper and lower floors, whether the lift is 'parked' upstairs or downstairs, and pressure sensitive safety surfaces that stop the lift if it is obstructed from above or below

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Although the 'Lifestyle' lift doesn't move sideways or at high speeds like those in the Star Trek universe (William Shatner as Captain Kirk pictured), it has a noticeable Star Trek 'look' both inside and outside

To minimise the visual impact, the roof of the lift is covered with the original floor so that when it is downstairs it does not intrude upstairs. This GIF shows a couple being lifted to the top floor of their house

'People choose to install a lift for a number of reasons,' the site said.

'The majority of our customers, who have chosen a home lift, tend to be in early retirement.

'They chose the lift, when travelling up and down the stairs starts to become an issue. Most of our customers install a lift as an alternative to moving home

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For added security the lift won't move unless the door is closed and the door won't open when the lift is travelling. A battery backup allows users to return to the ground floor in the event of a power failure

Sales and marketing director John McSweeney added: 'Most people in the UK see home lifts as a prohibitively expensive luxury.

'Traditionally, home lifts have been bulky, requiring a lift shaft and, therefore, impractical and unaffordable for most.

'At the other end of the spectrum are wheelchair platform lifts and stair lifts, however, many people do not want this type of product in their homes.

'Ultimately, the Lifestyle lift offers a simple and relatively inexpensive alternative to unwanted relocation to another property for those who are starting to struggle with the stairs, yet don't want to move house.'