Stairway lighting ideas are diverse and broad, offering you many ways to highlight your stairwell.Â
Make a Statement
Statement lighting can bring any space more personality and charm, but not all rooms are well suited for it. Ideally, you’ll need a lot of vertical space for large statement pendants. Fortunately, there is plenty of this in tall stairwells.Â
Stairway pendant lights can be hung on the sides of stairs in the open vertical space. This draws the eye up the staircase while also filling in that empty space.Â
Light the StepsÂ
Recessed stair lights and staircase wall lights can be used to light up each stair individually. This creates a contemporary and sleek effect that is perfect for those who love modern minimalism.Â
You can either place small stairway wall lights on either side of the steps or LED step lights beneath the stairs to achieve this effect.Â
Minimalist Spotlights
Installing recessed lights into the ceiling above is another great way to light up stairs. Downlights such as these cast a broader glow over the stairwell. You can then supplement this stairway ceiling lighting with other types of staircase illumination, including stairway wall lighting.
Illuminate Floating Stairs
If you have a floating staircase, place step lights beneath them. This will cause the light to glow from underneath from a hidden light source, giving the space a more artistic appearance.
Stagger Wall Lights
Using wall lights as a part of your stairwell lighting scheme can ensure clear visibility and safety over the entire staircase. Give your wall lights a staggered look to add dynamic depth, drama and texture to the staircase.