Stairway:what type of lighting can i use & where should i put it?

Question

i'm having trouble deciding where to put lights that will illuminate a straight run stairway that rises from 1st until the 5th floor. usually they put wall lights. is there another way?

Answer 1

In stairways, it's good to get those hanging lights. They hang from the ceiling. They are in large tubes...quite nice. Put some every 5m.

Answer 2

It will depend on the type of stair construction.  If the stair is wood framed, you have the most options.  You can also put stair lights close to the floor and flushed with the wall.  Ceiling is always available like you said.