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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.
Not only are there a ton of choices, but low voltage systems are very flexible, allowing you to mix and match different light types. You can use a combination of pathway lights, post lights, spot lights, up-lights, and even stair lighting all on the same transformer and circuit.