How to choose the right lighting for a closet, staircase, and alcove?

Lighting a staircase: safety first

A poorly lit staircase is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous, especially at night. To combine practicality and aesthetics, several solutions exist. Installing a recessed staircase light in the riser allows marking each step without over-illuminating the space. The Plas LED spot offers grazing and discreet lighting, ideal in a contemporary interior. For a more structuring effect, the Bil waterproof spot can be integrated into the side wall. It is perfect for outdoor LED staircase lighting with its IP54 protection rating. This solution, combined with stair step lighting with motion detector, improves safety while providing real visual comfort, especially for children or the elderly. Finally, a wall-mounted staircase light fixture can complement the installation to add a decorative touch with indirect light.

Closet lighting: discretion and efficiency

Opening a poorly lit closet remains a common frustration in many interiors. However, there are now simple and effective solutions to improve this experience. Installing an automatic LED closet light is ideal in a wardrobe, cabinet, or dressing room. These fixtures turn on when the door opens, offering direct and instant light. A well-placed closet light fixture avoids shadow areas and facilitates choosing clothes or stored items. For under-cabinet kitchen lighting projects, especially above the worktop, a recessed or wall-mounted LED strip guarantees targeted lighting without glare. We offer a custom range of invisible LED strips with magnetic electrical contact; do not hesitate to contact us to discover options suited to your needs.

Alcoves and wall niches: reveal without dazzling

Whether integrated into a bookshelf, partition, or headboard, alcoves are very aesthetic architectural elements... provided they are well lit. A light fixture for alcove must create soft and enveloping light that highlights without creating strong shadows. The Stan wall light is ideal for this use, with its sober design and indirect light. For more linear niche lighting, for example in a kitchen or built-in furniture, a model like the Exhaust Surface Linear is recommended, offering design kitchen niche lighting that is both minimal and graphic. These solutions create a refined atmosphere while structuring volumes.

Mistakes to avoid for functional lighting

Poorly choosing technical lighting can quickly make a space impractical or even unaesthetic. Here are the most common mistakes:

• Using a source that is too powerful or poorly oriented causing glare.
• Installing lighting with too cold a temperature in a closet or staircase, creating an unpleasant visual effect.
• Forgetting motion detectors in passage areas, forcing manual switching on.
• Choosing a fixture poorly suited to the size or depth of a closet, limiting light diffusion.
• Not providing a sufficiently discreet or well-hidden power supply (visible wires, poorly integrated box).

Our advice for choosing your technical lighting

For each area to be lit, first ask yourself what the expected function of the light is: navigation, occasional use, ambiance? Then, consider space constraints: closet depth, step height, niche width, etc. Style also matters. Closet lighting in a modern kitchen will not be the same as in an antique cabinet. Finally, choose a reliable, durable, and easy-to-install fixture. For stairs, our collection of recessed spots. And for custom solutions in furniture and closets, our team can guide you to the right LED strip according to your configuration.