Lighting: Brilliant Ideas for lighting your staircase - Stairs are very visible in most homes. They are the backbone of the home, and often form the main focal point in a hallway. As such, they offer great opportunities for spectacular and fun, as well as practical lighting. However, be aware that the integration of lighting in the fabric of a staircase requires careful planning for access, maintenance and cleaning. Beware of color temperatures to suit your space and the accessories that give you a good amount of use. stair lighting is not something you'll want to do it twice, so be bold, have fun, but remember to think practically, too. Here are some tips to guide you in the right direction.
Elite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
Test heat light
do not let the quality of your staircase lighting at random. Test the color of light that you plan to use against the materials and paint colors to ensure the color rendering is exactly what you want it to be.
This is particularly true of LED lighting, where different temperatures (measured in kelvins, or K ') can look very different and the wrong combination can lead to a space entirely uninteresting. Here, the warm, amber light is striking against the wood.
More on lighting temperatures
do not let the quality of your staircase lighting at random. Test the color of light that you plan to use against the materials and paint colors to ensure the color rendering is exactly what you want it to be.
This is particularly true of LED lighting, where different temperatures (measured in kelvins, or K ') can look very different and the wrong combination can lead to a space entirely uninteresting. Here, the warm, amber light is striking against the wood.
More on lighting temperatures
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Plan ahead
lights Cleverly placed on the edges of these treads cantilevered create the impression that the stairs float in the air. To obtain such effects, the lighting design should have been decided well before the staircase was installed. So make sure you think ahead: Do not lose the opportunity to create a unique and interesting lighting system just for the lack of planning
lights Cleverly placed on the edges of these treads cantilevered create the impression that the stairs float in the air. To obtain such effects, the lighting design should have been decided well before the staircase was installed. So make sure you think ahead: Do not lose the opportunity to create a unique and interesting lighting system just for the lack of planning
Kelly Hoppen London
Create a space
In this corridor, a small space was left between the staircase and the wall and filled with LED lighting for a floating feeling.
The result is fantastic, but the creation of a gap effect of the shadow, as it should be built from an early stage. You must consider the possibility of dazzling lights. The diodes must be out of the direct view or hidden by a frosted lid of high quality.
Other practical issues, such as maintenance and cleaning must also be taken into account, and it is important to note that the wall will require excellent plastering, as any imperfections will be highlighted by LED beams !
In this corridor, a small space was left between the staircase and the wall and filled with LED lighting for a floating feeling.
The result is fantastic, but the creation of a gap effect of the shadow, as it should be built from an early stage. You must consider the possibility of dazzling lights. The diodes must be out of the direct view or hidden by a frosted lid of high quality.
Other practical issues, such as maintenance and cleaning must also be taken into account, and it is important to note that the wall will require excellent plastering, as any imperfections will be highlighted by LED beams !
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not remember the below
something that is not particularly visible is often light on the underside of a staircase. It is an interesting fact, and accentuates the twisted shape of the stairs. The coldest temperature of light used here works well with the minimalist interior without being too blue for cold.
something that is not particularly visible is often light on the underside of a staircase. It is an interesting fact, and accentuates the twisted shape of the stairs. The coldest temperature of light used here works well with the minimalist interior without being too blue for cold.
Alex Maguire Photography
GB for a dual effect
In this passage, two different lighting effects were used. A linear light under the stairs combines with a wash of light through them to create an interesting and varied results.
In this passage, two different lighting effects were used. A linear light under the stairs combines with a wash of light through them to create an interesting and varied results.
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turn the riser
light here really makes an impact because it accentuates the strong lines of the staircase. Careful planning would be necessary to configure the risers, sniffing and cable access here.
The hot, linear LED fittings sit well with the oak and, because they are integrated into the underside of the treads, they are totally anti-glare and thus create a subtle and soothing atmosphere. The effect would be lost if the LEDs can be seen.
light here really makes an impact because it accentuates the strong lines of the staircase. Careful planning would be necessary to configure the risers, sniffing and cable access here.
The hot, linear LED fittings sit well with the oak and, because they are integrated into the underside of the treads, they are totally anti-glare and thus create a subtle and soothing atmosphere. The effect would be lost if the LEDs can be seen.
Do not ignore downlighting
The clean lines of this minimalistic staircase is complemented by the "distance" discreet washing and wall downlights above. LED technology has made this difficult to change lights in very high places much more viable because they last much longer and provide a good quality of light.
Get ideas for planning the perfect lighting
The clean lines of this minimalistic staircase is complemented by the "distance" discreet washing and wall downlights above. LED technology has made this difficult to change lights in very high places much more viable because they last much longer and provide a good quality of light.
Get ideas for planning the perfect lighting
Brilliant Lighting
Accentuate the form
Accent lighting highlights the shape of this wonderfully curved staircase. LED small mushrooms grow as light through the treads, all in one powerful, ground recessed uplight to shine on the underside of the staircase, emphasizing the shape. These accent lights are an excellent way to ensure that the lighted areas are sharply defined.
Accent lighting highlights the shape of this wonderfully curved staircase. LED small mushrooms grow as light through the treads, all in one powerful, ground recessed uplight to shine on the underside of the staircase, emphasizing the shape. These accent lights are an excellent way to ensure that the lighted areas are sharply defined.
Elite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
Blend with natural light
here, the working sub-band light on the four substantive steps echoes the natural light that floods through the gaps between the highest treads. This is a great way to create continuity and to stop half of the stairs to feel much darker than the other. It also helps to highlight the linear structure of the stairs.
here, the working sub-band light on the four substantive steps echoes the natural light that floods through the gaps between the highest treads. This is a great way to create continuity and to stop half of the stairs to feel much darker than the other. It also helps to highlight the linear structure of the stairs.
Elite Metalcraft Co. Ltd
Keep consistent
When putting a lot of light in a small space, it is particularly important that the color temperature of light is constant in the various accessories, as here, to avoid a cluttered look and not planned.
If you are lucky enough to have a spiral staircase accentuate its sweeping character lines and soft lighting with a curve. The bands at the top of the ramp create a soft glow, but not quite enough to light the steps, so that additional patches have been installed below, which adds another dimension to the space.
Browse spectacular spiral stairs
Tell us ...
Does lighting feature in your stairs? Share your thoughts and the pictures in the comments below.
When putting a lot of light in a small space, it is particularly important that the color temperature of light is constant in the various accessories, as here, to avoid a cluttered look and not planned.
If you are lucky enough to have a spiral staircase accentuate its sweeping character lines and soft lighting with a curve. The bands at the top of the ramp create a soft glow, but not quite enough to light the steps, so that additional patches have been installed below, which adds another dimension to the space.
Browse spectacular spiral stairs
Tell us ...
Does lighting feature in your stairs? Share your thoughts and the pictures in the comments below.