Illuminating grand staircases with chandeliers has been the norm for upscale residences and buildings. However, as interior design has developed over the years, there has been an explosion in the creativity of the way stairs can be lit. Multilayered approaches are now being taken to brighten a home, and the same applies to staircases.Mixing and matching the materials used as well as considering what type of lighting may be confusing, especially if it is your first time to make such decisions. If you are in the middle of a home remodel or building project and are looking for an inventive way to light up your staircase, this blog post will help shed light on some ideas to help your creative juices start flowing.
What You Need to Know About Lighting Your Staircase
1 - Treadlights
Treadlights are a great aesthetic but they come with a level of challenge and difficulty to install. This type of lighting on stairs is extremely functional as you will be able to see the entirety of the step. The lighting is hidden in the nosing of the stair and will illuminate the tread part of each stair.
2 - Linear Step Lights
Just like with treadlights, linear step lights also work to illuminate the tread of each step to give aesthetically pleasing as well as functional light on the staircase. LED strips can be concealed in the walls next to the stairs. When switched on, they will provide the necessary lighting on the steps, making it easier for people to climb up or down.
3 - Handrail Lighting
Many homeowners are now choosing to add some additional flair to their handrails by adding lighting. Since virtually every building material can be used to build a staircase as well as its handrails, using glass or other see-through materials may work to your advantage if you are thinking about creating aesthetics with illuminated handrails. Simply incorporate the lighting materials into the handrails and switch them on and off as the need arises.
4 - Hidden Lights
You can hide your lighting in spots that are near the stairs, in the walls, underneath the steps for floating staircases and just about anywhere. Asking your contractor about the most ideal places to put your hidden lights for your staircase.
5 - Illuminated Newel Posts
As mentioned earlier, you can place convenient and beautiful looking lighting options just about anywhere. If you are not keen on having an illuminated handrail or tread, you may opt to have your lights placed in the newel posts of your staircase. The light that is emitted from these posts will not only look elegant, but will provide the lighting you need to make your stairs safer, especially in the darkness.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, you will have the final say on this decision. If you are not sure how to decide, it is a good idea to get the creative input of your contractor or the expert who sold you your stairs and handrails. People who work in these professions will have expert and professional experience and will be able to provide you with usable information that you can use to make a good decision.If you are looking for creative input on how your staircase lighting should look, Aussie Balustrading can help you. We offer steel and stainless steel stairs, wireless balustrading, residential handrails, and commercial handrails as well as help on how to make them look great in your space! Come to us for all your staircase and stair handrail needs today!
