Lighting for Staircases

    By Jake Banton | February 23rd, 2024 in Inspiration |

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    Lighting for stairs serves both practical and aesthetic purposes, enhancing safety and ambiance in various settings, including homes, offices, public buildings, and outdoor spaces. Properly designed stair lighting can prevent accidents, create visual interest, and contribute to the overall design scheme of a space.

    There are several types of stair lighting available, each offering unique benefits in terms of functionality and aesthetics. Overhead lighting, such as pendants and downlights, provides general illumination for the entire staircase area, while low level step lights illuminate each step individually, enhancing visibility and safety. Handrail lighting integrated into the handrail of the staircase offers a subtle yet effective light source, while wall lights mounted on adjacent walls provide additional ambient lighting. Linear LED strips can be mounted along handrails or step edges, providing a continuous line of light, and recessed wall lights offer indirect lighting, minimizing glare and shadows. By combining these different types of lighting fixtures, a comprehensive lighting design can be achieved, enhancing both the safety and visual appeal of the staircase.

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    Low Level Lighting

    Low-level stair lighting refers to the placement of light fixtures close to the ground or within the steps themselves to provide subtle illumination along the staircase. This type of lighting offers a unique aesthetic appeal while also enhancing safety and visibility in both indoor and outdoor settings. Low-level stair lighting creates a visually pleasing ambiance by casting gentle light along the steps, adding depth and dimension to the staircase.

    We offer a wide variety of low-level lights, ranging from skirting lights to plaster-in wall lights. Explore our extensive range today. View Products

    Stair Recessed Uplights

    Stair recessed uplights are a stylish and practical lighting solution for illuminating staircases in homes, commercial buildings, and outdoor spaces. These lights are installed into the recessed areas of stairs, providing a subtle yet effective way to enhance visibility and safety while adding aesthetic appeal to the environment. One of the key advantages of stair recessed uplights is their ability to illuminate stairs from below, creating a soft and inviting ambiance. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the staircase but also improves safety by reducing the risk of trips and falls, especially in low-light conditions.

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    We provide an extensive selection of recessed uplights, perfectly suited for illuminating staircases. This range includes anti-glare LED uplights available in a variety of finishes. View Products

    LED Tape Profiles

    LED tape profiles offer a sophisticated lighting solution for staircases, adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal to any space. These profiles consist of flexible LED strips housed within slim, discreet aluminium channels, which are specifically designed to be installed along the edges or underneath stair treads, as well as recessed into walls.

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    We offer an extensive selection of LED tape and tape profiles, complete with diffusers and accessories to achieve a seamless aesthetic. Contact us today for a free quotation.View Products

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