If you have ever tried to go downstairs in the darkness, for sure you know the importance of lighting stairwells.
Whether you choose decorative lighting or just a more practical way, it needs to be based in two issues: Lighting the surroundings of the stairs, and the kind of look you want your stairway to have.
We have to considerate the design of the staircase, construction and materials, because a staircase is the central spine of the building, linking spaces together. It should be functional and sculptural, because staircase lighting can make a real difference.
Lighting the surroundings of stairs.
The way we light up the surroundings can be based in the style, just the safety, or both. The majority of us would like to do it in a stylish way and combined with the decoration.
Colour temperature.
An element to take into account is the temperature of the colour, since it will determine the style that we want to give to the staircase. For this fact, it is important to check the lumens and Kelvin degrees of the bulbs, to get the effect we are looking for.
Hanging lamps.
If there is enough space, hanging lamps are perfect to illuminate stairs. They look so elegant and provide personality to the decoration. You just have to choose the right lamps to get the perfect match.
Wall lights.
Wall lights can create a great effect with plenty of impact. They can add drama, elegance or a touch of style.
Downlights.
If there is no space, downlights are the best choice. Put them close to steps to get a beautiful effect.
LED stripes.
LED stripes are so functional and trendy. They also offer a lot of possibilities in terms of shape and colour. One light source, millions of possibilities!
What kind of light is your favourite to light stairwells?