STAIR LIGHTING: SAFETY AND DESIGN

STAIR LIGHTING: SAFETY AND DESIGN

DECORATE YOUR STAIRCASE WITH LED LIGHTS AND HIGHLIGHT IT

When we decide to decorate, without realizing it, we forget certain spaces. Their functionality, we seem a little important.

We are used to concentrating on the areas where we carry out the greatest amount of activity and leaving out some important places.

This is the case with the stairs.

These zones of passage are an important part of the whole to obtain complete and adequate lighting in its totality.

Without a doubt, the lighting of the stairs must combine functionality and security. But also allow the best possible use for the people who cross them.

But we must not neglect the decorative aspect.

First of all, to achieve a good decoration on the stairs, it is necessary to take into account the source of natural light and the shadows that are generated.

After taking into account these aspects, we must decide the type of LED lighting ideal for the stairs of our space.

TYPES OF LED LIGHTING FOR STAIRCASES

Led lighting

The idea is to place at each step or every two steps, sconces or LED beacons embedded in the wall at the height of the feet. It is also possible to use detectors for the beacons to light at each step. The important thing is that a harmonious decoration and the safety of people is ensured.

Total lighting

We can opt for the installation of a low-intensity LED ceiling lamp that illuminates all the stairs.

Integral lighting

It consists of the use of the preceding systems combined. A central LED suspended lamp and LED beacons recessed every two steps. This guarantees a clear and unambiguous brightness that could cause accidents to the user.

LED sconces can be recessed next to the staircase or on the upper edge of the staircase.

The other possibility is to use LED ribbons by placing them on both sides of the staircase or along the railing.

STAIR LIGHTING ACCORDING TO THE MODEL

Not all stairs have the same shape, which is why it is important to know which is the ideal way to provide LED lighting adapted to the model of stairs.

Straight staircase

These are the common stairs with continuous sections and in the previous part. We emphasized what was the best way to give it LED lighting with quality and beauty.

Remember, use LED lights on the sides or at the top edge of each step and for example a pendant lamp for central LED lighting.

Spiral staircase

In this case, it depends on whether the staircase has a wall or not. If so, the lighting can be realized as stairs with linear steps. In the opposite case, the ideal is to use lamps, 10W LED spotlights or RGB (color changing) spotlights placed on the surrounding walls.

LED for stair lighting

It is important to know how to play with the combination of natural and artificial light of indoor and outdoor stairs.

Outside, the sun's lighting tends to create shadows that can make you lose the detail of the stairs and make them dangerous for the pedestrian.

Therefore, do not hesitate to use LED lighting, whose nature makes it possible to correct shadows and make the stairs a pleasant and safe space.