A lot may depend on whether you can access the ceiling or either of the walls for box mounting and wire runs (even if there are a set of stairs above, there may be sufficient space in the voids under the treads). I would think any non-specialty lamp mounted on the ceiling would just shine back in your eyes. One of the side walls might be a better bet. I believe code requires stairway lighting to be switched at both top and bottom.
Best way to provide lighting in stairwell?
I'm trying to fix the lighting in my stairwell to the basement. The previous owner just installed a surface mount light bulb and ran the cord back to a surface mounted electrical box with a switch, it's less than ideal and prone to problems since it's also just plugged into a nearby outlet.
I can't figure out if I should be putting in a recessed light above (which would have to deal with the limited space since there is a set of stairs above it too) or if I should do the down lighting by the stair treads which would at least light up where you walks. any ideas?
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I can't figure out if I should be putting in a recessed light above (which would have to deal with the limited space since there is a set of stairs above it too) or if I should do the down lighting by the stair treads which would at least light up where you walks. any ideas?
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