Stairway LED Lights
Enhance safety and style with stairway LED lights designed to illuminate every step. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, these durable, energy-efficient lights add visibility and modern appeal to hallways, decks, and staircases. Shop the full collection below.
Beautiful Examples of Stairway Lighting
Put lights underneath each tread to create individual glows
Place strip lights on the side of each step for a floating look
For a bolder look, you can position lights in the middle of the steps
Lighting the stairway railings will provide a gentler illumination
Install LED strip lights along the side under the groove or lip for a smooth, clean look
Stairway lighting is a tasteful lighting technique that looks beautiful and serves a functional purpose. The installed lights illuminate the stairs, making an attractive glow while also increasing the visibility of your walkway in a charming manner.
Stairway lighting is a unique but practical way to light up an overlooked, high-traffic area. You can make single runs of light under stair railings or light individual steps. Lighting a staircase has never been easier with flexible, customizable LED strip lights. It just depends on what kind of stairway you have and where you prefer to install the lights. Both ways provide beautiful radiance while allowing you to easily see where you’re going.
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READ: How to Install Beautiful Stairway Lighting with LED Strip Lights
What Are the Benefits of Stairway LED Lights?
Installing stairway LEDs is a tasteful lighting technique that looks beautiful and serves a functional purpose. The lights illuminate the stairs, creating an attractive glow while also increasing the visibility of your walkway in a charming manner.
In comparison to other types of lighting, the primary benefits of LED lights for stairways come down to energy efficiency, ease of installation, and customization. LED strip lights, in particular, are easy to install and can be trimmed to fit as needed. They also offer adjustable brightness and, in some cases, customizable color or color temperature.
How Do I Install LED Lights on Stairs?
Stairway lighting is a unique but practical way to light up an overlooked, high-traffic area, and with flexible LED strip lights, customization is easy. How you install stairway LED lights mainly depends on the type of stairway you have and your style preferences. Here are some options for installation:
- Across the top of each riser, just under the tread
- Inside recessed channels under the treads
- Along the side of each tread (one or both sides)
- Across the middle of individual steps
- Underneath the handrail or along a groove in the wall
Learn how to install LED stairway lighting in this detailed guide.
Can I Use Stairway LED Lights Outside?
Yes, you can use LED lights on outdoor staircases as long as the strip is rated for outdoor use. Look for IP65 outdoor-rated strip lights encased in silicone. These LED strip lights are designed to withstand damp outdoor conditions.
Outdoor-rated LEDs can be a great choice for stairs on decks and patios. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and consider installing them in aluminum channels to provide a more stable mounting surface.
Are Stairway LED Lights Energy Efficient?
Stairway LED lights consume less energy than incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs while producing the same amount of light (or more). Plus, because you can adjust the brightness of LEDs, you can extend their lifespan to minimize waste.
LEDs are particularly well-suited to installation in stairways because a little light goes a long way. You don’t need to run the lights at full brightness and can even sync them with a smart home app and put them on a timer for enhanced energy efficiency.
Best LED Strip Lights for Stairway Lighting
If you want a product that looks amazing and will last much longer than traditional fixtures, LED strips make the perfect step lights to bring the beautiful staircase lighting ideas to life. These three LED strips are the best recommended lights for stairway lighting. Each strip is also offered in an outdoor IP65-rated version.
Outline™ Series
Soft, subtle glows of light. Perfect for ambient lighting.
Accent™ Series
Striking, seamless lighting. Perfect for accent lighting.
Architectural™ Series
Bright, intense lighting. Perfect for large commercial projects.
Plan Your Stairway Lighting Project with Flexfire
While stairway LED lights are generally easy to install, it’s crucial to choose the right product for your project. Double-check your measurements and make sure to purchase a suitable power source and controller for the LED strip light you choose.
If you’re not sure where to start, check out our full collection of LED strip lights or reach out for free advice from one of our experts.