Let There Be Lighted Stairways!

At Susan Semmelmann Interiors, we say “let there be lighted stairways!” Strategic lighting brings elevated brilliance and artistry to any area of the home, and this week we are showcasing gorgeously lit stairways. We recently included this design element in our 2020 dream home project, and it took the entry appeal over the top! Using LED lights under the stair treads and adding backlit wall lamps to highlight and reflect the mirrored artwork made this staircase a showcase! (Not to mention the fabulous wine closet recessed underneath!) These features were thoroughly planned and implemented during the framing stage of construction, making the process of construction detailing so crucial. The results are amazing when we can weave the groundwork for cutting-edge design into a home's foundation. Along with our dream home image, the stunning designs shown here highlight the beauty and creativity that can be accomplished through the magic of expertly placed lighting in and around a staircase. Some of the most inspired designs are born when a designer assesses a space and asks, "why not?" Why not set your staircase against a shower of sparkling lights and illuminate the steps to guide you to the stars? Why not use the downlighting from your marvelously modern stair treads to tend a beautiful indoor garden? Why not drop light fixtures like sunbursts down the expanse of a multi-floor stairway, so the rest of the lighting looks like an afterglow? THIS is the magic of brilliant design! Let Susan Semmelmann Interiors help you dial up the design of your staircase and transform it into a shining work of art! Why not?! Design/image credit to @irina_tsimbalist_design @susansemmelmanninteriors @studia_54 @mersa3d