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Cut light openings into the stair risers or wall mount the lights. Place lights about every two steps and cut them in the center of each stair riser. Wall lights work well if you have a wall on both sides of the staircase. Wall lights should also be centered. Drill 1/4 inch pilot holes into the riser or wall.
Consider all three types of light.The lighting scheme for a finished basement (or any space, for that matter) will most likely provide three different types of light, which are described briefly below. To decide how you'll provide general, accent and task lighting, it helps to know how your finished space will be used.