You can creatively experiment with LED strip patterns with a structured stair railing. For instance, installing colorful LED strips below the railings will be brilliant if you have a glass railing. You can also try DIY strip lighting to fly in your creative world. How about bringing an ombre effect by mixing different color strips Won’t it be fantastic Take blue and green LED strips and install them side by side in the lower portion of your glass railing. You will be amazed by the color combination it will bring out. This way, you can experiment with other color palettes, i.e., pair up yellow and green, red and blue- options are endless. 

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. 

Lighting the staircase ceiling is common. But what about lighting the walls too You can light up the side walls of the staircase using LED strips to bring a unique effect. In this case, you can use aluminum panels with a diffused casing to hide the strip. Thus, the LED strips won’t be visible when the lights are off and will provide an even glow. You can also add some paintings or hanging pieces to the stair walls for extra touch-ups and highlight them with LED strips. This will make the elements pop up and uplift the entire outlook of your staircase. 

Regarding stair lighting, horizontal step lighting is the first thing that will knock your mind. It is the most common step lighting technique yet considered the most attractive option. Add the LED strips below each step; that is all you need to do. No designing or lining hassle is required for this technique. If you want something basic for stair lighting, horizontal step lighting with LED strips is your go-to choice. 

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.