Staircase lighting in the house: real photos and examples of lighting

Illumination of the stairs in the house is a decorative element that not only adds a span of aesthetics, but also provides it with proper lighting, which contributes to safe movement in the dark.

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Lighting Guidelines
What kind of lighting can I use?
Luminaire options for stairs
Which lighting arrangement is better?
Choose the lighting for the type of stairs
Features of the choice of lamps for backlight
How to make the lighting of steps with your own hands?
Beautiful design ideas
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Lighting Guidelines

When choosing the type of backlight, several features are taken into account:

First of all, attention should be paid to the length of the descent. The longer the flight of stairs, the more light is required.
Appliances should emit a calm light that will not blind a person and irritate the eyes.
It should be that energy consumption is economical, as backlighting involves frequent use.
You need to take care of security and install an autonomous type of lighting that will work due to the battery or battery in case of power outages.
The luminous flux should not create shadows and distort the configuration of the steps.

What kind of lighting can I use?

Highlight the main lighting options.

Auto backlight

Thanks to this option, the operation of light sources is greatly simplified. Smart backlighting with motion, load, or power sensors due to a voice command and a pop can have one mode with the same intensity or smoothly operate on a timer with a certain time delay.

In the dark, the sensors react automatically and each stage is illuminated sequentially. By adjusting the control controller, you can set any parameters, for example, set the desired brightness level to the glow, and also select the speed with which the backlight will light up and decay. Night lighting stairs should not be very dynamic.

In the photo, automatic staircase lighting in the interior of a private house in a modern style.

Wireless lighting system

A profitable option that operates from autonomous power. Such a system includes motion sensors and fixtures tuned to the desired frequency. Compound modules operate with conventional batteries.

In the photo, a flight of stairs with railings equipped with wireless lighting.

Standard wired system

To install a traditional wired system, certain skills are required, so it is better to seek help from specialists.

First of all, competent wiring diagrams are required, then all the elements of the circuit are acquired and the surfaces are prepared in order to lay the cable. An ordinary concrete surface can be ditched, and in timber or log houses wires are laid in cable channels and special corrugated tubes.

Luminaire options for stairs

Popular varieties of lighting.

Spotlight stairs

Devices are mainly built into the wall, near which there is a span to the second floor. The installation of such bulbs is provided even before the start of finishing the wall plane.

Convenient is the spotlighting of steps or risers. To install floor lighting, purchase spotlights and attach them to the surface of the steps using self-tapping screws or a self-adhesive base. The main advantage of this type of fixtures is the ability to change the direction of the light flux.

In the photo there is a staircase in a private house, decorated with wall spotlights.

LED Strip Light

It features an adhesive base, which can significantly speed up and facilitate the installation process. LED strip can have a variety of colors. The most common is white light of a warm or cold hue.

Due to the flexibility and free variation of the length of the LED strip, there is wide scope for the implementation of original ideas. This type of lighting is installed under the stairs, under the railing of the stairs or built into a box on the wall.

In the photo there is a blue LED illumination of a staircase in the interior of a country house.

Chandelier above the stairs

The lamp is harmoniously combined with all interior details and wall cladding to emphasize the surrounding design.

When using this kind of backlight, the cable for connecting the lamp is hidden in the ceiling. A pendant chandelier can create high-quality lighting even for a two-flight flight of stairs. Very often, spacious houses install a cascading chandelier. Light bulbs suspended at different levels provide even light for the entire lifting structure.

In the photo there is a country house with a chic chandelier located above the stairs.

Wall sconces

Stair lights in the form of wall sconces, illuminate a fairly large amount of area. If it is not possible to make walls for wires, the plane is equipped with a cable channel.

The sconce can be combined into one electrical circuit and a common switch can be installed. If a motion sensor is connected, it will be possible to automatically turn on the wall lamps.

In the photo the interior of the hall with a staircase, complemented by wall sconces.

Combined lighting

The use of several light sources is an excellent option for a flight of stairs to the second floor. For example, in order to organize only the illumination of steps, they can be equipped with spot or linear lamps. To illuminate the entire space using sconces. Lighting devices can be switched on either together or separately.

In the photo, the staircase is illuminated with a ceiling chandelier and wall spotlights.

Which lighting arrangement is better?

Examples of placement of light sources.

Staircase lighting

The lighting of the steps is selected according to the style of the stairs and the interior design of the cottage. For such lighting, it is better to prefer devices that have a soft glow that will not strain your eyes and form bright shadows.

For the installation of lighting, holes are made in the steps and the wiring is removed. The bulbs are arranged in different ways in each stage or through one.

In the photo there is a marching staircase with LED steps.

Lighting with wall lights

It is advisable to arrange the sources at the level of standard human growth not too far from each other. Thus, it will be possible to achieve even illumination of the stairs and avoid dimming the steps.

In color and design, lighting should be in harmony with the style of the stairwell and the overall interior of the house.

In the photo, a wall with spotlights in the design of the stairs.

Ceiling light

Top lighting is considered if the ceiling plane has a height of at least 3 meters, as a similar arrangement of the lamps visually hides the area.

For the ceiling, it is better to choose lamps that have several spotlights with diffused versatile light flux. Devices that create reflected or downward light will fit well into the staircase.

Decorative railing lights

Thanks to the highlighting of the railing, it will turn out to give the fence a radiance and visually make it easier. For decoration, they prefer LED strip, which adds an exquisite charm to the stairs and even some mystery.

Choose the lighting for the type of stairs

Depending on the material and design features, spans are divided into several types.

A type	Best lighting	A photo
Spiral staircase	For a span with steps having a spiral arrangement, ceiling lights or devices with fastening to the central pillar are suitable.
March Staircase	Such staircases are considered the most comfortable and convenient for installing any kind of lighting.
Material of steps and stairs
Wooden staircase	The wooden structure is highly combustible, so it is important that the wiring is insulated. The span should be supplemented with low-current systems and lamps with bulbs that do not heat up.
Metal staircase	Since this material conducts electricity well, all cabling is equipped with flexible insulation. Such a staircase looks original in the design of outdoor lamps in the form of a chandelier or sconce. When choosing lighting for a combined structure with plastic elements, their flammability must also be taken into account.
Staircase with transparent steps	In the manufacture of transparent steps, acrylic or glass is used. As a backlight, the end side of the steps is equipped with a screen that allows you to achieve a glow effect.
Concrete staircase	The best option for a concrete flight of stairs is side lighting installed fifty centimeters above the plane of the steps. With a sufficient height of the structure, a ceiling chandelier is installed.

Features of the choice of lamps for backlight

Lamps have their own characteristics and characteristics. The use of neon, halogen and LED bulbs is a traditional solution.

Neon products have a soft, diffused glow that fits perfectly into the limited staircase. This type of lamp is durable, but at the same time sensitive to mechanical stress. Therefore, a reliable protective housing should be provided for them.

Halogen has a brighter luminous flux, which leads to strong heating. Therefore, these models are not recommended for use on wooden marches.

LED lamps are characterized by different shapes, colors and power levels. LEDs provide energy saving, have a long service life and do not heat up.

How to make the lighting of steps with your own hands?

Stage lighting device, involves two power supplies. The first is used to maintain the correct voltage balance, and the second in order to integrate the circuit into a domestic network.

Step-by-step instruction

In the attached instructions, all stages of connecting the staircase backlight are sequentially painted. Therefore, any beginner can cope with the installation.

For self-assembly, you will need to use tools in the form of a profile for tape, self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. If there are protrusions at the steps, the LED tube is attached using an adhesive backing. In another case, the use of an installation profile is required.

Cut the tape to the desired width.
Mount the profile on the steps using 4 screws.
Fix an open LED strip on the profile.
Close the tape due to a special insert, which acts as a protection and anti-slip element.
Disguise wires under the baseboard or steps.
Connect the power supply, stabilizing and controlling device.
Close the circuit to the switch.

Video Guide

A clear video example of the installation of stair lighting.

Beautiful design ideas

The new look of the surrounding space will give a multi-colored LED staircase lighting. This design technique will create a unique and inimitable atmosphere in the interior of the house.