There are alternatives to properly lighting a staircase. Staircases and landings often are not equipped with windows to allow in light from outside. Safety is the primary concern when considering the best method to illuminate the path from one step to the next.
Significance
For someone with poor eyesight in particular, proper staircase lighting will help better define each stair. Staircases should be lit from above. This will allow the treads on the stairs to be clearly illuminated, with the risers between each step in the shadows.
Light Placement
A light can be placed at each of the landings of the staircase. On a circular staircase, a light would be well placed at the bottom, middle, and top of the staircase. A window or skylight can be installed in the staircase area, to provide daytime lighting.
Night Time Considerations
A three-way electrical switch provides essential staircase lighting during the night. A switch should be installed at the bottom, and at the top of the staircase. Decorative wall lights, chandeliers, lights built into the staircase wall at baseboard level, and modern light fixtures mounted into the staircase itself are viable options.
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