How do I find the right stairwell lamp?

Introduction: More than just function - why your staircase lamp is important

The staircase is far more than just a functional transition area between two floors. It is the connection between your living spaces - and offers enormous design potential. With the right staircase lamp you can not only ensure safety, but also create a unique ambience. In this blog, we will show you step by step how to put your staircase in the perfect light - including tips from lighting professionals and the right lights from s.luce.

A well planned staircase lighting fulfills several purposes:

• Safety Well-lit steps prevent falls.

• Orientation : You can find your way around quickly, even at night.

• Design : Your stairwell becomes a stylish calling card.

• Well-being Pleasant light colors create atmosphere.

Especially at night, when you're drifting through the house, you don't want to be dazzled, but you don't want to be in the dark either. That's why you should rely on well thought-out lighting concepts that make steps visible and radiate cosiness at the same time.

Before we get into the planning, here are a few ideas for beautiful staircase lighting:

1. Illuminating the edges of steps - for maximum safety.
   
   

2. Soft, glare-free light choose - especially for night-time use.
   
   

3. Define light zones - Think about the beginning, middle and end of the staircase separately.
   
   

4. Coordinate light color - ideal: warm white with 2700-3000 Kelvin.
   
   

5. Integrate dimming function - for flexible lighting moods.
   
   

6. Using motion detectors - efficiently and conveniently.

Yours staircase consists of several areas - and each one needs light:

• Entry & Exit: This is where the lighting concept begins. Ideally with pendant luminaires or wall luminaires, e.g. the  s.luce orb  for modern, elegant illumination.

• Intermediate pedestals: Ideal for accent lighting using spotlights or wall spotlights.

• Steps themselves: This is where the art of indirect lighting comes into play - e.g. with the s.luce recessed wall.

Professional tipUse several types of lights in combination. This creates depth, contrast and functionality.

Depending on the architecture, space available and taste, you have various options:

1. indirect light joints

Ideal for minimalist designs. LED strips are mounted between the wall and stairs, for example.

s.luce wall installationThis elegant solution can be perfectly integrated flush into walls and creates a uniform strip of light along the staircase.

2. surface-mounted luminaires on the wall

Timeless and practical. Can also be retrofitted.

Our recommendation: s.luce Ixa Wall light - small, fine, powerful.

3. light in the handrail

Modern, glare-free and space-saving. LED strips in or under the handrail offer safety and aesthetics.

Can be combined with the s.luce beam series for basic illumination.

4. step lighting

LED strips or spotlights directly under the steps create a floating feeling.

Especially in combination with the s.luce Orb ideal for detailed lighting design.

5. light lines and spots in the wall

Recessed luminaires along the wall - stylish and functional.

With the s.luce beam can be used to create subtle lighting effects.

6. pendant luminaires for open stairwells

A real highlight - pendant luminaires that rise up from the ceiling create a homely ambience.

Our recommendation: s.luce Ring - modern, elegant and available in various sizes.

The color of light has an enormous influence on the atmosphere:

• 2700-3000 Kelvin Warm white - perfect for living areas and stairwells.

• 4000 Kelvin Neutral white - for functional areas.

• >5000 Kelvin Daylight white - only recommended for commercial areas.

Our s.luce luminaires are available in different light colors - many of them are also dimmable!

s.luce Favorites for your staircase lamp

Here are our top 6 lights for your staircase area: