Stair lighting can be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. It is a good way of preventing accidents. For example, if you are walking down the steps at night for a midnight snack, you can simply have the stair lights switched on so your way is illuminated reducing the risk of tripping.
There are many ways you can illuminate stairs and a popular way of doing this is using LED stair lighting where the fixture is installed into the stair. There is usually a lip hanging over the riser that will accommodate strip lighting. This will illuminate each step and you will not even need to put overhead lights to see where you are going. You can have this for both indoor and outdoor steps. You can also have recessed lighting in the walls or ceiling so that the steps and the area around it are illuminated. These provide both ambient and task lighting.
And you can have these installed at regular intervals in the wall or ceiling to ensure all steps are illuminated. Overhead lighting from pendant lights can be used to illuminate a stairwell beautifully. This can also double as a feature. You can use a chandelier in a style that matches the overall design of your home. There are so many styles of light fittings you can find on the market such as modern and traditional so you will be able to find something to suit your home quite easily. But make sure the fitting you choose illuminates all the steps so that they can be safely traversed.
Wall sconces can be installed
On the walls that are adjacent to the steps and these can come in so many different styles. This also creates a welcoming ambience and you can choose a style that matches your interior décor. You can also add smart lighting that will light up when they detect motion. And this can be integrated into any type of light fitting. This heightens the functionality of traditional lighting. You can have smart lighting controlled by an app on your phone or remotely. There is also lighting where you can adjust the illumination levels according to the situation. And you can also integrate the system with voice activated assistants and other smart home systems.
If you are aiming to lower your utility bill
Along with creating beautiful lighting for your home, you can look into solar lighting. These are designed to convert sunlight to electricity and standalone light fittings will not require you to install wiring anew. This is a great option for outdoor pathways and stairs. You can create a well-lit outdoor path using these lights. You can also add colourful lighting for a fun approach to illuminate stairs. There are lights that will offer you a wide variety of temperature and colour options and you can choose whichever suits the occasion. You can also have these at intervals to illuminate an architectural element or a feature. In addition to the lights, you can add glow in the dark lighting to the stairs or adjacent walls for a beautiful effect.
