Hello everyone,
During a discussion with the electrician, we decided on stair lighting using 1-watt LEDs. Four LEDs are planned for each staircase. The electrician suggested placing them at equal intervals.
We were on vacation for two weeks, and the electrician has already started the work. However, the spaces between the lights are not evenly distributed. He installed a socket for the LED every three stair steps, but because of the curved shape of the staircase, the distances vary. I have included images to illustrate the situation.
After consulting with the electrician, it is still possible to reposition the sockets at this stage. He mentioned, however, that if all LEDs are spaced equally, not every “full step” will be illuminated, which might look odd. I still believe that equal spacing would look better. The electrician suggested that we review the arrangement together on site and decide then. To be well prepared for this meeting, I have the following question:
Has anyone had similar experiences or the same issue and can offer good advice or recommendations on how to arrange the LEDs?
Best regards,
ConnyJash
During a discussion with the electrician, we decided on stair lighting using 1-watt LEDs. Four LEDs are planned for each staircase. The electrician suggested placing them at equal intervals.
We were on vacation for two weeks, and the electrician has already started the work. However, the spaces between the lights are not evenly distributed. He installed a socket for the LED every three stair steps, but because of the curved shape of the staircase, the distances vary. I have included images to illustrate the situation.
After consulting with the electrician, it is still possible to reposition the sockets at this stage. He mentioned, however, that if all LEDs are spaced equally, not every “full step” will be illuminated, which might look odd. I still believe that equal spacing would look better. The electrician suggested that we review the arrangement together on site and decide then. To be well prepared for this meeting, I have the following question:
Has anyone had similar experiences or the same issue and can offer good advice or recommendations on how to arrange the LEDs?
Best regards,
ConnyJash
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AllThumbs4 Aug 2022 11:26Tolentino schrieb:
I would switch to LED light tubes or strips. That way, everything is evenly illuminated, and you don’t have to worry about distances.We found continuous LED strips in the pictures we saw to be mostly too sterile. However, we also briefly considered them.
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ConnyJash4 Aug 2022 14:08@Araknis Yes, there is a handrail. What exactly looks pretty good with it?
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xMisterDx7 Aug 2022 23:17I would plaster over the recessed boxes for the spotlights and leave it at that.
Your steps don’t have the same width throughout, so it won’t look the way you’re imagining.
My suggestion:
One wall outlet at the bottom, one wall outlet at the top. Done. The "stairwell" is about 4m² (43ft²). Think about how many lights you would hang in your study (10m² / 108ft²?) to get sufficient illumination. For me, one ceiling light and maybe a floor lamp by the desk is enough...
Your steps don’t have the same width throughout, so it won’t look the way you’re imagining.
My suggestion:
One wall outlet at the bottom, one wall outlet at the top. Done. The "stairwell" is about 4m² (43ft²). Think about how many lights you would hang in your study (10m² / 108ft²?) to get sufficient illumination. For me, one ceiling light and maybe a floor lamp by the desk is enough...