Staircase lighting

[gazdkw82]

Just finished installing a new staircase from 1st floor to loft. I would like to add some feature lighting on both the existing (ground floor to 1st floor) and new (1st floor to loft). I am after a really subtle lighting idea that is only just noticeable, I'm not keen on disco style lighting shoehorned in....

Any ideas?

 

[SparkyChick]

What ever you decide, make sure you can access the back of the stairs or where ever you install lamps for maintenance. Got a client that has some nice lighting in the staircase, unfortunately it's stopped working and thus far we've been unable to find the supply or drivers.

 

[pc1966]

Looks a nice bit of woodwork there.

 

[gazdkw82]

What ever you decide, make sure you can access the back of the stairs or where ever you install lamps for maintenance. Got a client that has some nice lighting in the staircase, unfortunately it's stopped working and thus far we've been unable to find the supply or drivers.

Good point. It is a must to be able to maintain whatever it is I choose to install. The new staircase is easily moved at the moment so now is the time to install anything on the string or treads. The existing staircase is a little more tricky

 

[pc1966]

The new staircase is easily moved at the moment

That is not a phrase I expect to hear very often!

 

[gazdkw82]

Looks a nice bit of woodwork there.

I'm lucky to have a neighbour who is a fantastic carpenter. Gladly pay his day rate

 

[kropaske]

I've installed those when finished with my staircase. Have pir top and bottom. Quite neat and enough light at night

 

[gazdkw82]

Thanks Kropaske. They are too prominent for me. Instead of sunlight source that's really obvious and almost the main feature, I'm looking for a light source that is hidden almost, the light output it more important than its point or origin.

 

[telectrix]

I've installed those when finished with my staircase. Have pir top and bottom. Quite neat and enough light at night

i love seeing wood as it should be, not covered in some crappy paint.

 

[pc1966]

I'm looking for a light source that is hidden almost, the light output it more important than its point or origin.

I guess it depends on what else is there, but how about those hidden up-lights in cornice / coving?

 

[gazdkw82]

I guess it depends on what else is there, but how about those hidden up-lights in cornice / coving?

Not seen those before. Do you have an example?

 

[pc1966]

It is not something I have used myself, but this is the idea:

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Would very much depend on available clearance, etc, around the top of the stairs.