Typically located in the hallway, staircases are often a central feature in a house. With the right lighting solution, you can create a staircase that is not only beautiful but also safe to use.
When designing your lighting solution, bear in mind that stairs can be viewed from upstairs and downstairs. Illumination must be sufficiently bright to offer good visibility without causing distracting reflections or long shadows. However, lighting conditions should allow natural shadows from the steps to be visible to make the stairs easier to navigate.
LED strips can be used in the staircase in various ways: for example, they can be mounted underneath the handrail or below the edge of the steps. Combined with wall luminaires, this creates a striking overall solution. Wall luminaires give structure to the staircase, ensure that each step is visible and make the stairs safe to climb.
Recessed downlights offer an ideal general lighting solution for staircases and other areas of the hallway. Downlights offer a wide range of options for dimming and targeting light. Thanks to their low profile, recessed luminaires are an ideal choice for a variety of wall and ceiling structures. Unlike halogen lights, LEDs do not heat up and they only need a couple of centimetres of installation space.