It is impossible to imagine a house with several floors without a staircase. This structure connects the floors and makes it easier to move from one floor to another.

The original lighting in the steps attracts attention

Usually, at the stage of creating a cottage or dacha project, the owners decide on a staircase.

Marble staircase with lighting

Determine the length of the staircase, the number of flights, their height, the nature of the lighting and the material for constructing the staircase.

In the daytime, lighting is achieved thanks to the window on landing

The design itself carries a certain danger, so ensuring optimal comfort and maximum lighting during the day and at night is task number one.

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What lighting to choose for the stairs?

Very often, the staircase structure is located in the hallway, where there are not many sources of natural light. Therefore, in a hallway with a staircase you need more sources light than usual.

Wall sconces are a common option for lighting stairs

When choosing lamps for lighting landings and flights, you should consider:

• Square.
• Number of windows.
• General interior design.
• Type of lamps.

Now available to the buyer a large number of different lamps, so ensuring safety is much easier than before.

Types of staircase lighting

When arranging the stairs, you can choose one of the options:

• Ceremonial lighting.
• Cable.
• Automatic.
• Using wall sconces.

In addition, lighting fixtures can be local, ceiling or wall-mounted.

Local lighting of the stairs in the cottage

The main task of local lighting is to illuminate small areas, for example, flights of stairs or landings.

Local illumination of marches is relevant in houses with elderly people

Small diode or halogen lamps do an excellent job of this, which are best built into the wall at the level of a person’s knee or slightly lower.

Convenient lighting that is not noticeable
Bright lighting can interfere with climbing, so you should approach lighting carefully
The backlight can be made not only white, but also blue color

If desired, you can choose lamps with diffusers.

LED strips can also be used as backlighting

Photos of such lighting can be found on our website or on the Internet.

Options for ceiling lighting

You can arrange the landing by adding ceiling lamp. To illuminate the staircase, you can install chandeliers with or without pendants. Chandeliers are attached to the ceiling.

Ceiling lighting looks impressive and attracts attention

One device can replace several wall sconces or spotlights. This option is called front or palace.

basis color scheme the staircase and the general interior of the hallway in the Art Deco style are contrasts: light cladding, dark wooden railings and a massive chandelier

For large staircases, it is worth installing chandeliers with a long pendant, which will illuminate the landing as much as possible. There are many chandelier options for arranging lighting:

• Spiral options.
• Models with crystal or glass pendants.
• Cascade options.
• Structures with “columns”.

Hanging chandeliers are usually located on chains, with which you can adjust the length of the suspension. Most designers recommend hanging such structures closer to the ceiling so that the light is distributed evenly. Photos of chandeliers used to illuminate staircases and flights can be found in projects by designers from all over the world.

Wall lighting option

Very often, stairs are illuminated thanks to several sconces placed on the wall. Today, sconces can be found to suit every taste. Do you like minimalism? Choose wall lamps in this style. The lightness and airiness of the Provence style can be emphasized by a sconce with a lampshade in pastel colors.

Small lamps in the form of windows look impressive and fit perfectly into the interior of the hallway
Light minimalism in the interior is complemented by a spectacular wall lamp

Modern, baroque, techno - designs in these styles can be complemented with wall sconces.

Almost invisible lighting provides additional light without attracting attention

Video comparing lamps from different manufacturers can be found on popular video hosting sites.

Distinctive features of such lamps for lighting cottage stairs are:

• practicality;
• compactness;
• ease of installation;
• restraint.

The selection of a wall lamp is determined by overall design hallway and stairs.

You can equip the sconce with any lamp:

• Incandescent.
• Neon.
• LED.
• Halogen.

The ceiling lamps are presented different requirements. For soft light, designs that diffuse light are chosen.

An example of a staircase we built

The material for lampshades may vary. The most common options:

• Silicone.
• Glass.
• Plastic.
• Crystal.

Important! If you want to use sconces to illuminate your staircase, it is better to choose devices from the same collection so that the interior of the room is complete.

Several wall sconces do not burden the interior, but complement it

The installation of sconces must be approached professionally. The lamps must be located so that a person climbing the stairs does not touch them with his shoulder or head.

A chandelier and a wall lamp complement each other perfectly

Optimal height- 185 centimeters.

Video of staircase lighting options

Conclusion

Choosing lighting is the second stage after selecting the stairs. If you have not yet decided on the staircase design option, we suggest you take a look at the photos of the options we offer.

Option for two-story cottage

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How many possibilities are hidden in the process of thinking through and implementing an individual design in the design of your home or cottage! Especially if it is two-story or multi-story a private house. It is here that the owner is given freedom to choose almost everything: internal layout, building facade, interior design, lighting, decor, etc. There are also a lot of opportunities here to realize the flight of your imagination. It is very important to think about every detail and bring it to the desired shape.

The staircase is one of essential elements in two or more storey building. It is used not only as a link between floors, but also as a full-fledged decorative element. And since there are a variety of stairs for the house, from different materials, different styles and types, then with its help you can achieve almost any desired effect in choosing the style of your home - from classic, vintage, to modern and avant-garde. Houses and cottages with an internal staircase to the second floor always look stylish and elegant.

Apart from the style and material to think about, staircase lighting plays a very important role. It is precisely that part of the design that brings completeness and individuality to the style of your home. A competent approach to the issue of staircase lighting will provide a spectacular completion of the overall picture and will make movement along the stairs as safe as possible at any time of the day, even on very sharp turns. The technical development of modern lighting systems has advanced so much that when choosing lighting that suits your design and architectural plans, your eyes run wide. Therefore, next we will look at some types of step lighting.

Choosing lighting for your home

Lighting the stairs to the second floor is quite a crucial moment, since the safety of the whole family, especially children, may depend on it. If it is poorly lit, when climbing it at night, it is easy to trip or slip, resulting in injury. Let's consider the main types of lighting:

Important ! You need to choose the type of lighting that best suits both the room and the stairs, their general style, without forgetting about convenience.

Automatic backlight

But what to do if you don’t want to turn the switch on and off every time, or feel for the button in the dark? This is where it comes to the rescue automatic backlight stairs Smart lighting reacts to movement in the room and smoothly turns on and off the lights on the stairs. For convenience, such systems are equipped with such functions as:

• setting the switching speed;
• duration of action;
• the number of steps in standby mode, in case you want to turn on the lighting gradually - step by step.

Also, the type and brightness of lighting will depend on the length of the stairs.

Lighting methods

The main lighting methods are:

• the high price of a ribbon of the same color compared to analogues that change color;
• The tape is not connected directly; for this you need to connect two blocks: for energy conversion and for direct connection.

Thus, the use of LED strip allows you to solve many design problems. Making an accent on the stairs is now easier than ever.

You should choose a tape based on the steps on your stairs. On protruding steps it is best to install adhesive tape. With standard ones, they resort to additional modification of the profile. At the same time, the installation process is not too labor-intensive and can easily be carried out independently, using improvised means and simple dialing tools that every home has.

Street lighting

While paying so much attention to staircase lighting in a home, outdoor step lighting should not be underestimated. Lighting outdoor staircases requires no less close attention than indoor ones. The choice of lamps for the street is somewhat different from what is installed inside the house.

Typically, outdoor lighting is:

• general;
• accented.

Important ! At night, the lighting should be bright enough. Sometimes lamp stands or sconces are additionally used.

In order to choose the right lighting for a particular case, you need to decide on the type of staircase. Let's look at the most common ones. Country houses most often equipped wooden stairs, which significantly lightens the weight of the building and fits harmoniously into the rural landscape.

However, for external stairs, the easiest way is to use metal stairs located vertically, which helps you quickly and safely climb into the attic or attic.

Advice ! The insulation of electrical wiring must be sufficiently frost-resistant and reliable.

Lighting for external staircases is often made from lamps on metal supports, or on the wall along the direction of the stairs, illuminating the façade and the staircase itself at night. It is recommended to hide cables for outdoor lighting in order to...

Is it possible to find a person who has never had the opportunity to go up or down stairs in complete darkness at least once in his life? Even if you manage to overcome all the steps safely, without bruises or abrasions, the fear of the dark space will remain for a long time. This is why it is so important to properly organize staircase lighting.

The main task is to make movement around the house safe and comfortable. The aesthetic side is no less important, because illumination of walls, staircase steps and railings will help to harmoniously fit the product into the interior and make it stand out among other parts of the room.

What to consider when organizing staircase lighting

To properly illuminate a staircase, you need to take into account many nuances. Let's take a closer look at some of them.

Lighting methods vary slightly depending on where the staircase is located: outside or inside the house.

External stairs can be illuminated by both general light sources for the entire yard, and local ones. As a rule, these are powerful street lamps: lanterns and small spotlights, the electrical wiring of which has enhanced insulation and resistance to frost and temperature changes.

A lamp for illuminating steps can be mounted on a building wall, a hanging cable or a special support. Electricity is supplied via a cable running above or below ground. If lighting serves a decorative function, then ground-mounted street lamps can be used to illuminate the stairs.

Lighting the stairs in the house - artificial and natural light sources
If the room has a window or stained glass window that lets in a lot of light, it will be enough to install several light bulbs along the entire flight of stairs. Thus, artificial light will provide illumination during the day, and lamps will prevent you from getting lost at night or in cloudy weather.

In the basement or attic the presence of a window opening is quite a rare event. In cases where daylight is missing or not enough, you need to think about a source of diffused light - a chandelier for the staircase will provide illumination of the flight at any time of the day.

Staircase design. Lighting a simple single-flight staircase and, for example, a spiral staircase should be approached differently. In the first case, it is enough to install automatic lamps at the beginning and end of the march. Working with a spiral structure requires a more detailed approach. Great solution The steps of the stairs can be illuminated - you will see everything that is under your feet and will not stumble.

The longer the climb, the larger the area that needs to be illuminated and the brighter the light needs to be so that the person walking can feel comfortable. Therefore, for long marches, a diffused light source is preferable. For short stairs you can use spotlights - in this case the requirements are minimal.

What are the types of light sources - types and methods of lighting stairs

Light on the stairs can be direct, diffused, reflected and combined. Using all the options, you need to achieve uniform lighting that will illuminate the entire length of the flight of stairs and will not blind your eyes.

There are general, local (point) and decorative light sources. When choosing certain lamps for stairs, be sure to pay attention to the level of illumination in the room, the brightness and direction of the light.

General lighting fixtures - long chandeliers for stairs

Lamps are installed to illuminate the staircase of several flights general lighting. With their help, you can achieve soft, uniform light, which, unlike directional light, does not irritate the eyes.

An original decoration of a flight of stairs and the room as a whole can be long chandeliers for stairs, which not only illuminate the room with high quality, but also add sophistication to the interior. Multi-tiered chandeliers for staircases look even more respectable .

Cast iron stairs and railings with forged elements will go perfectly with a forged chandelier made of a metal frame made of brass or bronze.

Local lighting - staircase lights

In addition to the main lighting devices, local lamps should be provided, the task of which is to illuminate the steps in more detail. For this you need to use sources artificial lighting, mounted on the walls slightly higher than a person’s height, so as not to blind the eyes, or lanterns built into the wall at knee level. If necessary, they can be equipped with lampshades or diffusers.

Various types of lamps can be used desk lamp and floor lamps. The most commonly used are sconces, which add coziness to the environment and highlight the beauty of the product. The entrance to the staircase can be decorated with tall floor lamps, and the same ones, but smaller in size, can be installed on the intermediate platforms.

If the interior of the house is decorated in high-tech style, then spotlights are most often used to illuminate stairs, located above the steps or built into them. However, to ensure a sufficient level of illumination you will need a large number of lamps, especially if the march is very long. This does not always look aesthetically pleasing and is not profitable from a financial point of view. An alternative could be LED lighting of steps, which gives more soft light and is not conspicuous.

Sometimes it becomes necessary to additionally illuminate the entrance and exit of a lift or railing. In this case, the source of directional light is located at the beginning and end of the staircase, and if the flight is long, then along it. If necessary, the railings can be equipped with flexible fluorescent cords.

No matter how the point light sources are located, they should not blind a person.

Decorative lighting

Decorative lighting depends on the style in which the staircase to the second floor is made. Wooden structure It is better to highlight it with a yellowish light, which will give the wood a pleasant shade. Hardware, as a rule, are illuminated with bright white light, creating glare on the surface of the metal.

Decorative lighting can be created not only with the help of lamps: the source of second light can be various glass surfaces, doors or partitions. The light reflected from them can create the effect of transparent space. It is pleasant to perceive as it is similar to natural daylight.

When choosing a light source, you need to take into account the finish of the staircase itself. For example, white surfaces visually enlarge the space and make it lighter. Natural lighting or lamps with light close to natural are more suitable here.

If the decoration of the staircase is dominated by warm colors that create an atmosphere of comfort, use diffused lighting. Products made in dark and cool colors require the most intense lighting, not only at night, but also during the day.

Staircase lighting with LED strip - lamps and profile for steps

If you are looking interesting solutions, then LED step lighting is just what you need. The use of this method of lighting allows not only to make the interior of the staircase original, but also provides it with an additional source of light.

The most popular lighting for stairs is using LED strip. This solution is attractive due to its relative cheapness and ease of implementation. The LED strip will need to be replaced only after 10 years, during which time, due to low electricity consumption, you save money and enjoy a beautiful view.

LED lamps are very convenient, because with the help of a remote control you can adjust the light intensity and even its color. The LED strip is powered by a voltage of 12 V, which makes it safe.

To prevent the tape from deteriorating, it is inserted into a special profile for illuminating the steps, which protects it from water and dirt.

Lighting of staircases and landings

When planning a lighting system, it is necessary to think about the lighting of staircases. Lamps for the stairs must be placed in such a way that their light does not blind those walking along the flight. The most commonly used lamps are those located high on the walls or ceiling. If stylistic decision requires a low location of the lamps, then care must be taken to ensure that their light is diffused.

As a rule, lamps are installed on the staircase, which illuminate a large section of the staircase and at the same time, due to their location, focus attention on the landing.

Automatic staircase lighting - automatic staircase lighting

If the stairs are used from time to time, then there is no need for constant lighting. This is especially true for service structures. In order to save energy, an automatic staircase lighting is used, which is installed on the first and last steps or on each, as shown in the video.

Some machines are equipped with a motion sensor, which turns on the lighting if a moving object appears in its coverage area. The light on the landing turns off automatically after a certain adjustable period of time after the movement stops.

Other staircase lighting machines are equipped with acoustic sensors and ensure that the light turns on when there is footstep noise in the sensor's range of action.

Both types of machines are equipped with light level sensors, due to which the lamps turn on only in cases where the available lighting is insufficient.

Using these devices, it is possible to automatically illuminate the stairs not only with classic lamps, but also with LED strips. You can set the machine so that the steps light up gradually and just as gradually go out as the person moves up the stairs.

Automatic lamps and modern system lighting controls have undeniable advantages:

• energy savings due to the fact that the lamps only work when a person climbs the steps;
• You don't have to look for the switch in the dark;
• comprehensive lighting settings;
• spectacular look.

For convenience and safety, staircase lighting is no less important than compliance with standards during construction. Lighting plays a significant role in terms of creating home comfort, interior decoration and the use of various visual effects. There are many options for arranging lighting for stairs. Each of them should be considered in more detail.

Features of staircase lighting

Staircase lighting is a guarantee of safe movement at night. Often, natural light sources and devices in the room itself are not enough to provide high-quality lighting for the staircase. In this case, independent lamps are installed for arranging staircases.

There are the following lighting options for stairs:

• LED Strip Light;
• point;
• wall sconces;
• lamps for the staircase;

An illuminated staircase looks incredibly impressive. Thanks to the presence of a glow, not only convenience and safety are provided, but also decorativeness. You can visually lighten a massive structure by adding shine to the steps.

It is also worth distinguishing between the concept of automatic staircase lighting. The presence of sensors minimizes human effort and also has a positive effect on the family budget.

Types of staircase lighting depending on the version

Spot

Very effective lighting of staircase steps can be achieved using miniature spotlights. Most often, built-in light bulbs come to mind, but in fact there is a much wider range of them.

Spot lighting options for stairs:

• Built-in lighting in the steps. In this case, holes are made in the trim through which the wires are brought out and the light bulbs themselves are inserted there. The location of the lamps may vary. You can place them in each step or through a certain number of them. The position relative to the tread is also different. For example, you can build one point in the center of the step or two along the edges. The placement generally involves the use of a riser, but some designs allow the bulb to be mounted on a raised tread.
• Floor spotlights. In order not to spoil the cladding, you can place floor spotlights on the side of the step under the railing or along the wall. To fix them, use screws or a self-adhesive base. Advanced models allow you to adjust the direction of the light by turning the head.
• Lanterns for railings. This is very nice option, especially for high-tech metal stairs or classic wooden ones. The lamp is installed on the balusters and illuminates not only the steps and railings, but also the staircase as a whole.
• Wall lamps. This refers to the use of spotlights for inserting into the wall along the rise of the stairs. This is especially true when the structure is adjacent to a plasterboard partition on one side.

Spot lighting of stairs allows you to highlight individual zones and distribute light according to the design features. In addition, installing such light bulbs is very simple.

Types of spot lighting

Sconce

An option that is quite simple to implement and does not require serious intervention in the finished environment is the installation of miniature wall sconces along the steps. Unlike spotlights, only a few lamps will be enough to provide full illumination for the stairs. Basically, sconces are more powerful, and therefore you can limit yourself to placing 2-4 devices along the entire length of the structure.

Wall lights for stairs can be placed in this way: one each approximately at the beginning and end of the rise, as well as one or two in the middle, for example, at a turn for two-flight models.

Such staircase lighting can turn on automatically as you move up the steps or manually. For convenience, you can install a single switch for all sconces. Staircase lighting using wall lamps can be installed at any time after the renovation is completed. The only condition is the presence of an outlet for wiring. Otherwise, you will have to lay the cable outside or ditch the walls. An alternative can be battery-powered lamps.

By design, staircase sconces can replicate the main lamp from the main room or be matched to the staircase itself. On sale you can find universal options or stylized for a specific interior design.

Examples of staircase lighting using wall sconces

Chandelier in flight

A somewhat non-standard option for most private homes may be to use a large lamp for staircases. This can mainly be seen in public places like hotels, as well as in large estates. If you have enough space between the flights to place a chandelier in it, you should pay attention to this option.

Such lamps for stairs are distinguished by their overall length. The task is to provide full lighting for the staircase along its entire height. The chandelier is attached to the ceiling on the upper tier and descends along the lined spans. This option is also suitable for a screw structure.

Thanks to the different levels of the bulbs, the staircases in the house are illuminated on adjacent floors. Long chandeliers for stairs most often have a spiral shape.

The spiral design is optimal for uniform illumination of the lifting area.

IN modern interior cascading chandeliers are used to illuminate the staircase

LED Strip Light

The most inconspicuous, but very effective option is LED strip. This illumination of the staircase steps allows you to give the design a special appearance. By using many small light bulbs with a bright glow, it is possible to create an atmosphere of floating steps. This lighting option for glass stairs looks especially impressive. Also, one of the features of LEDs is the ability to change the color of the glow. This is used as an additional decorative technique.

You can attach the tape different ways. Most often, lighting is used along the entire length of the tread. In this case, the light bulbs are mounted under the tread cover or at the bottom of the riser. You can also decorate the side parts of the tread with it, for example, in the gap between the wall and the baseboard.

Setting up staircases with LED lighting requires a minimum of effort. To begin, cut the tape into pieces of suitable length and stick it on Velcro. Make sure that a wire comes out from each fragment to connect the system. The lighting can be connected to the mains or using a power supply hidden in the staircase structure itself.

Options LED backlight stair steps

Backlight automation

It is not always convenient to turn on the staircase lighting yourself. By the time you reach the switch in the dark, you may hit furniture or steps more than once. In addition, then you will have to turn off all the lights. Having the backlight turned on all the time is also not convenient and is reflected in electricity bills. The solution to the problem may be an automatic staircase lighting. And most importantly, its use is a great way to minimize injuries to children, because a child may not be able to reach the switch or simply forget to turn it on.

To summarize: this device will provide economical energy consumption and extend its service life. installed lamps, guarantees you ease of movement without any effort on your part, and most importantly, protects children from bruises on the stairs.

Automatic staircase lighting can function in several ways:

• Timer. In this case, a certain time interval is set during which the lamps will light up and illuminate the ascent steps. For example, you can set it for the evening period.
• Motion Sensor. When a person approaches the steps, a special sensor detects the movement and automatically turns on the backlight. As soon as you move further, or freeze in place, after a few seconds the light goes out.
• Load sensor. The automatic staircase lighting is triggered when a load is applied to the step of the structure. You can set a checkpoint on the approach to the stairs if you are afraid of tripping in the dark.

Any lighting option for stairs will have a positive effect on the comfort and safety of its users.

Staircase in modern house several floors is an important part, which, like other rooms, must be thought out in all directions. Lighting is especially important for a flight of stairs.

Creating the right lighting in any room of a house or apartment is quite problematic, since it is necessary to take into account a large number of different factors. In the case of stairs, there are other nuances that our article will talk about.

How to think through

Illuminated staircase in the interior

If you are going to do the lighting exclusively with your own hands, without the help of specialists, then at the very beginning you need to prepare correctly:

• choose the lighting option (only artificial or combined);
• we determine the lighting standards for the stairs;
• a layout diagram is being made lighting fixtures. The diagram is needed in order to ergonomically place lamps on a flight of stairs with your own hands;
• we decide on the method of installing lighting fixtures;
• choosing the optimal light sources.

If you strictly follow this order of work, you will be able to implement any lighting on your stairs without any problems.

Note! Any type of lighting should fit harmoniously into the interior of the staircase and the room in which it is located.

It is easiest to implement high-quality lighting in a private home, since there is room for freedom of action.

Basic Rules

In order for the lighting of the flight of stairs to turn out correctly, you should adhere to the following rules and recommendations:

• for a flight of stairs, you can use multi-level lighting (illumination of railings, walls, steps);
• It is recommended to use low-power lamps. An excellent solution would be devices equipped with a motion sensor. They react to the presence of movement in the controlled area and turn on the lights only when necessary;
• placement of lighting fixtures (spotlights, LED strip, etc.) must go at a certain interval;
• the lighting coming from the backlight should be uniform and illuminate all steps;
• the light from the lighting fixtures should not be bright, but sufficient to create an acceptable level of illumination.

Follow the rules and you will make your plans come true.

Artificial and natural light

Daylight

It is also worth considering what staircase lighting options exist. Today, staircase lighting can be of three options:

• natural. This type only possible in a private home. Such illumination of the staircase structure is realized using window openings. But in such a situation, the light will illuminate the stairs only during the daytime;
• artificial. We simply cannot do without lighting devices, which are sources of artificial light, in our home in the evening or at night. In some situations, such lighting for the stairs, made by yourself, will be the only possible one;
• mixed. In this case, natural light will be combined with artificial lighting. This option for stairs is considered the most optimal.

In addition, lighting for stairs can be:

Note! The chandelier can be made in any style. The main thing here is to take into account its compatibility with those lighting fixtures that will be installed on the wall or built into the steps. Otherwise, all the lighting will bring disharmony into the surrounding space.

• local. By local we mean lighting that does not completely illuminate the structure. For a staircase, it can be organized with spotlights built into the wall at the level of the steps. In this case, such lighting devices should be located only at equal intervals. Also, local lighting of a flight of stairs can be organized with a single-color or multi-color LED strip.

Today, local illumination is considered the most optimal. And it’s quite possible to do it yourself.
Thanks to today's lighting market opportunities, any lighting can be created. Many experts recommend combining it with motion sensors to make it more modern and economical.

Local light

Motion Sensor

Local lighting for stairs can be done with your own hands using various lighting fixtures. Lighting in a private house for a flight of stairs is often decorated with LED light sources (strip or spotlights).
The lamps used in this case are of the following types:

• external;
• built into the railing;
• built into steps.

All these devices can be equipped with sensors that respond to human movements. A sensor connected to the luminaire constantly monitors the perimeter of the controlled area for movement. If desired, you can connect the motion sensor to any lamp yourself, making the lighting on the stairs automated.

Such devices react to changes in the specified control area (presence of movement) and turn on the light. When a person leaves the range of the device, the sensor enters standby mode and the light goes off. Such technologies are now included in unified system"smart home" and are gaining popularity every year.
Local illumination has whole line advantages in relation to general type lighting:

• greater variety of lighting fixtures that can be used;

LED lights

• the presence of a decorative function, which here, unlike a general light source, will be more pronounced;
• simpler and easier installation. There is no need to pull or lay cables. Installation of LED strip is especially simple;
• aesthetic design;
• giving the overall interior a touch of charm and sophistication;
• with the help of spotlights it is possible to visually expand the space, which is very necessary when the dimensions of the staircase itself are small or if it is excessively squeezed by the walls;
• the opportunity to do everything yourself without the help of professionals.

In addition, such lighting allows you to focus attention on the beginning or end of the staircase, and also makes climbing it safer, since all steps and railings have their own lighting and are clearly visible even in the twilight.

Peculiarities

The local type of lighting is characterized by the following features:

• soft and non-dazzling light;
• moderate brightness coming from the lamps;
• the ability to make the backlight from an LED strip controllable. This is easy to do with your own hands when connecting to a controller ribbon;
• low-power lighting devices are used;
• the lighting forms a single whole with the interior of the room in which the staircase is located.

As you can see, local lighting has a wider functional range than general lighting.

Lighting the steps

Step lighting

As a rule, they try to illuminate the steps of the stairs well. Actually, it’s clear why. Here, using flexible neon or LED strip It’s very easy to bring a modern touch to even the most conservative interior.

This option is implemented using small lamps, which are placed symmetrically and strictly parallel to the steps. To create step lighting you can use:

• halogen lamps;
• neon lamps;
• LED strips;
• glow-in-the-dark ribbons.

The lamps are installed in such a way that they illuminate two adjacent steps.
Note! Calculation of the number of lamps and their intensity must be done based on the rule that not a single step should be in the shadow.

Selection of lamps

In order for you to create high-quality lighting on the stairs, the lamps here must meet the following requirements:

• impact resistance. When moving up the stairs, you can accidentally damage the lamp by simply touching it with your foot. Therefore, it is better to use lamps with metal bodies;
• the outgoing light should be moderate, but sufficient to fully illuminate two adjacent steps;
• pay special attention to the color spectrum: warm tones soothe, while white and cool shades expand the space.

Guided by the above recommendations, you can create stylish and high-quality staircase lighting with your own hands without any problems. A combination of main and local lighting will be especially beautiful and ergonomic. But be careful, as excessive illumination on the stairs can cause injuries. Remember, the light should be moderately bright and non-dazzle!

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