Not only does your staircase lighting need to be bright so that you and your family can use the stairs safely, but hallway stairs are on an incline in probably the narrowest spot in your home — meaning a lot of lighting ideas just won’t work in the space.

Jamie Moxey, Design Consultant at Dusk says, ‘A stairway has the potential to become a beautiful focal feature as you enter a house, and lighting is one of the methods you can use to achieve this.’

‘Lighting does not serve a purely practical function in the home, it can easily add striking design features and focal points for desired spaces. Therefore, it is worth considering if you can use your stairway lighting to enhance the overall look of the entryway.’

So without further ado, we show you how to light up your stairway practically and stylishly.

Stairway lighting ideas

1. Make a statement in a stairwell

Stairwells offer a great opportunity for something a bit more ‘showy’ when it comes to lighting. Make use of the extra height and space by choosing a multi-drop pendant or waterfall chandelier that will add wow in an entrance hall but add visual interest on levels going upstairs too.