When lighting the stair walls with LED strips, most of us target the top or upper portion of the wall. But you can go differently. Instead of mounting the strips at the top of the sidewalls, go for the bottom part. Line the stripes along the wall following the decile step of the stairs. This will give a unique and aesthetic look to your staircase. Besides, if you have brick walls, this will also work great to highlight the textures. 

Among hundreds of lighting options for the stairway, why choose LED strips The most straightforward answer is that LED strip lights bring the most magical ambiance to your stairway. And as these are flexible, you can easily install them in different sections of the stair to bring your desired lighting outcome. Apart from these, there are many other reasons to choose LED strips; these are as follows- 

The IP rating is a crucial factor to consider when purchasing LED stripes for any kind of application. The rating will vary depending on whether you are installing the LED strip on an indoor stair or outdoor stair. IP rating determines the degree of protection against ingress. If you plan to install LED strips for indoor stairs, a lower IP rating of IP or above will work. Again, for outdoor stair lighting, a higher IP rating of IP or IP or higher is most effective. 

The LED density is an important consideration for choosing LED strips. It determines the lighting effect. For instance, going for low-dense LED strips will create dots that may not be appealing. For even and flawless lighting, always go for highly dense LED strips. However, the preference is up to you; many of you may like the dot effect. But remember, with the increase in density, the price of the LED strip will also increase. 

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.