If you have an open riser staircase, a hidden lighting effect is the best option for creating a soft floating effect. Install LED strips below each stair tread so the strips aren’t visible from the top. Such hidden stair lighting will create a shadow beneath the open riser providing an outstanding ambiance. This will also bring a dramatic effect on the wall below the stair. So, implement this technique to make a statement with your stair lighting. 

If you have such transparent stairs in your house, lighting up in this way would blow the mind of visitors. And your guest won’t be able to take their eyes off these stairs. Thus it will highlight your stair area and build a statement for your entire indoor decoration. However, this magical effect can also be brought to the stairs of commercial spaces to boost engagement. For instance, in restaurants, glass stair lighting can be a major attraction for photogenic customers. 

Testing the LED strip is necessary to ensure the wirings are proper. After you are done with soldering and connecting the LED strips to the power supply, turn it on to check if it glows. If it doesn’t glow, check the polarity and connections. Don’t make the mistake of installing the LED strips without testing them. If you install it and then find the strip is not working, all the hard work will go in vain. 

Having glassed or transparent open stairs Go for creating a  magical watery effect by lighting them up with LED strips. In this case, choosing a cool-tone white strip works best. The bluish effect of these lights gives a pleasant seawater vibe. You can place these stripes in horizontal or vertical directions throughout the stair’s treads. But the best way would be, placing them beneath the treads. Such a hidden lighting effect will add a floating effect that best compliments your glass stairs. 

Having glassed or transparent open stairs Go for creating a  magical watery effect by lighting them up with LED strips. In this case, choosing a cool-tone white strip works best. The bluish effect of these lights gives a pleasant seawater vibe. You can place these stripes in horizontal or vertical directions throughout the stair’s treads. But the best way would be, placing them beneath the treads. Such a hidden lighting effect will add a floating effect that best compliments your glass stairs.