Stair lights

For a multi-level apartment or a multi-storey private house, the staircase is an important part of the interior. Many seek to use it not only as a functional object, but also as a decorative structure. Sometimes they try to isolate it using the backlight. They also take into account the fact that the household uses ladder at any time of the day, so the lamps are an integral part of this design.

Lamps for the stairs should be quite bright, but they should not be blinding. Their feature is that they create soft diffused light, as well as a minimum of shadows.

• To illuminate the stairs leading to the second floor, it is better to use spotlights, which must be properly positioned. There should be a distance of no more than 1 m between them. A distance of 50-70 cm is considered optimal. Such lamps should be located along the entire length of the span.
• In a private house for stage lighting not only spotlights are used, but also wall sconces. This light is very reliable, but usually sconces shine very brightly. Therefore, it is important to choose the required level of brightness.
• Outdoor spotlights are capable of highlight the beautiful massive staircase in the cottage. They have an unusual design and are arranged vertically between the spans. This light looks very beautiful and romantic. A muffled light will be the highlight of your interior and will light up the stairs perfectly.

Now manufacturers offer so many varieties of lamps for stairs. They allow to improve the lighting in the house and make the passage through it the safest at any time of the day. There are the following types of stair lighting.

Lamps with LEDs are the most popular. Many people use them to provide illumination of the stairs.Moreover, in this case, both spotlights in the form of light bulbs and LED strips are used, which can be used to easily weight the stairs. LED lamps are quite durable, their service life is more than five years.

Now manufacturers produce lamps with LEDs, which are also equipped with motion sensors. This is a great "smart" lighting, which not only looks spectacular, but is very practical. It allows you to reduce energy consumption, because the light bulbs will turn on only at the moment when someone moves up the stairs. They are very convenient, since you absolutely will not have to search for the switch on the walls for a long time with your hands in the dark. Also, it will be very easy for you to move up the stairs even when your hands are busy.

They are very popular because they are very reliable and practical. Such products are usually made in the form of a point ceiling light above the stairs. They can also be mounted on walls. The big advantage of such lamps is that you can choose any color of lighting. Moreover, it can be both warm and cold.

Now some of the ladder to acquire lighting and such options. They are capable of providing soft light. And their feature is that they provide a complete lack of shadows. So you can at times increase their security. Neon lights are the most reliable and durable, such lights can serve for years. The only drawback of neon light bulbs is that they are very fragile, so you need to take care of their protection.

Such products are able to create a uniform diffused light. They are distinguished by their high brightness. These lamps are very different from LEDs, because they are very overheated. They must not be in contact with the ceiling or walls, or with other objects.

Among all manufacturers of electrical products are the following companies that have recommended their lamps on the market as reliable and high-quality products:

• Legrand. A very popular manufacturer that offers both multifunctional ladder lighting relays and various fixtures. There are also models with motion sensors that are very reliable. The light in this case is turned on before you step on the step. You only need to walk up the stairs.
• Schneider Electric. This German manufacturer offers a large number of types of devices for stair lighting.It represents both LED models and other devices. You can choose any lamp for any stairs. You can also select the appropriate lighting timer.

• LuxON. A popular Russian manufacturer that represents all types of lighting fixtures for any premises. These are practical LED devices with a wide range of lighting colors and conventional designs.
• Lightstar. This manufacturer offers LED lamps of various types. There are small light bulbs with different light temperatures. Many of them have a very high price and are presented in a practical plastic case. This brand offers both round spotlights and large lighting lamps. There is also a built-in devices for illuminating the steps, which have a very reliable design. They are equipped with impact protection.

• Brumberg. German manufacturer that offers very reliable recessed lights for stairs. They are distinguished by their compact size and convenient shape. Very many of them have a rather original design.The manufacturer guarantees that such lamps do not heat up at all and do not damage the products adjacent to them. In addition, these lamps have good brightness. Most of them are presented in gold color. The manufacturer is distinguished by the fact that it creates instruments exclusively with warm lighting.
• Viled. This company offers only LED lamps, including for stairs. They are distinguished by their compact size and low weight, so are great for mounting on a wall or on a ceiling. There are also models made of impact-resistant plastic. They can be installed on the steps.

Lighting the stairs should be part of the overall lighting of your home. She should not fall out of his concept. When choosing lamps for the stairs, it is important to consider what it is made of.

• If in the area of ​​the stairs the interior is made of woodthen it is better to cover it with sources that study warm light. Perfectly suitable yellow ceiling lights.
• If the staircase is decorated in cold colors or is it an iron modelthen a cold light fixture will also suit you. The latter option is perfect for apartments and houses with high-tech interior.
• Spot lighting is usually used if the staircase is ordinary, straight.
• If your interior is a beautiful spiral staircase, then one large lamp, placed in the middle of such a screw structure, is perfect for lighting it. Such lighting can be supplemented with lamps along the steps, they will make the interior more elegant and luxurious.

When choosing the lighting of the staircase, the main task is to make it more comfortable in this way and to correctly complete the interior with it.Therefore, it is better to purchase light bulbs with diffused light. A directional luminous flux is unsafe, as it can blind you during the passage of such a design. It is important to take into account the power of such lamps. It should not be too high, but not too low.

The light should be moderately bright, but so that you can safely see every step. Also choosing lamps, it is important for you to take into account the fact that the light emanating from them should be directed in the direction opposite to the eyes. They should not dazzle a person who rises up or descends.

This is important, especially if the lamps will be located on the steps. The most practical are the LED lights, because they simply can not be broken. Choosing the brightness of the backlight, consider the brightness of the main light. If you light up the stairs more brightly, then you can focus on this area and visually expand it.In case the staircase is lit by dim soft light rays, it will help you to create an atmosphere of calm.

• Some prefer to have stair lights on the walls. This is a good option, but you need to take into account certain rules. Lamps along the wall should not obscure the next steps. It is better if they are located at the level of standard human growth, but not lower. It is important to take into account the distance between them, it should be small so that the lighting is even.
• Ceiling placement is also very common. Ceiling lighting options for stairs should be considered if the ceiling height is about 3 meters. A man of standard height with an outstretched hand should not reach to such a lamp. The only disadvantage of such an arrangement of lamps is that it is capable of hiding the staircase space.

• It is not always possible to illuminate the staircase with instruments located in its space. Sometimes installation is impossible. In this case, you can light it at the base from the bottom, as well as from the top of the second floor. At the base, you can install a beautiful floor lamp, and install ceiling lighting in the upper part. Such an arrangement of lamps is only suitable for models of stairs with one span.

• It is also customary to have lamps above the steps. Each such device is mounted directly above the step in the ceiling. It uses small LED bulbs with an average power. Since in this case there will be a lot of lamps, they will be located very often. Therefore, it is better if such devices are dim.
• Now it has become very popular to mount lamps in the tread. In this case, LED bulbs are installed under the aluminum profile. They are capable of creating soft diffused light. They will become not only a functional element, but also a decorative part of the stairs.So you can emphasize each step and make the backlight more original.
• Some also prefer to install lights in the staircase fence. The light is usually directed sideways, but this glow is not very convenient. The lighting in this case will not be very bright and practical. The only advantage of this staircase lighting is that it will look very interesting and unusual. The directed rays of light diversify the interior of the room.

In houses with a classic interior and wide wooden stairs, LED lamps with yellow warm illumination look great. They are able to create a soft light, thereby harmoniously fitting into the classic interior. For the interior of an apartment or a house in a modern style, ceiling lamps with a cold stream of light are perfect. They are distinguished by their severity.

Also in many modern apartments and houses, ladders illuminate step by step at the base of each step. This option is perfect for almost any style of interior. For more modern designs, you can pick up bright colored LED step lamps.It looks very nice in the interior of the house with a spiral staircase volumetric drop-down lamp in the middle of the ensemble with a point illumination. And in this case all the lighting devices have the same type and color of lighting and a similar design.

So, you can hang a large chandelier and install small spotlights in the sides of the stairs. This combination will look very elegant. For those who seek to give the room solemnity or make it more classic and pompous, lamps with directional light are perfect. Lamps with a diffused glow are more suitable for creating a rustic cozy atmosphere in a simple interior of the house.

For more information about lamps with built-in motion sensor, see the following video.