• Safety. One of the main reasons people put lighting on their stairs is for safety, both for children as well as adults. Subtle lighting on your stairs makes you less likely to trip up or down stairs when trying to navigate through the house in the dark or late at night. Lighting at the top and bottom of your stairs on the ceiling will also increase safety.
• Electrical safety. With lighting there is always a risk for electrical problems. The special type of lighting used for stair lighting also stays cool, so you don't have to worry about your carpeting or wood heating up too much and catching fire. In addition, outdoor lighting uses special wiring that keeps it from shorting during rain or snow.
• Energy efficient. If you are worried that having lighting on your stairs will drive your electric bill up, stair lighting often uses motion sensors, so it will only turn on when someone approaches. Many stair lighting companies will also have emergency battery back-up in the event of a power failure.
• Security. For back decks, lighting for your stairs can also be a security feature. Increased lighting, even if it's just on the stairs, makes it less likely that someone will break into your home for risk of being seen.
• Looks. When lighting is well-designed, it can add a soft glow to your stairs that enhances the overall look by adding elegance and ambience. Many different types of lighting are suitable for any style of stairs, whether hardwood, carpeted, or solid wood or concrete for outdoor stairs. In addition, wiring for stair lighting is easily hidden.

• Striped lighting. This kind of lighting, similar to what you may see in a movie theater, uses a strip of light to highlight the outline of each step. This helps to improve the overall visibility of the stair.
• Battery operated. If you don't want to deal with the installation of stair lighting, you can get battery operated motion sensing lights instead. These are relatively inexpensive (about $20 each) and are easily mounted or installed by the do -it yourselfer.
• Recessed lighting. This type of popular lighting is recessed into the stair risers, blending in nicely to your stair. Most often it requires professional installation.
• • Ceiling lighting. Another type of lighting for your stairs can be simple ceiling lights at the top or bottom of your stairs. For safety purposes, it's a good idea to have a two-way switch at the bottom and top of stairs. This allows people going up and down the stairs to turn the lights on or off from both e

Lighting for your stairs is important for safety as well as décor.