Implementing a layered lighting design is essential in any space, as it allows you to adjust the light temperature and brightness to suit different tasks and times of the day. Lighting plays a significant role in influencing your mood, productivity, and natural circadian rhythms. Cool lighting can boost alertness and concentration, while warm lighting offers a calming effect and aids in relaxation. LED light strips provide a versatile option for adding a customizable lighting layer.
Many options, such as the Smart LED Lights from DAYBETTER, offer control over brightness, color, and color temperature through a remote, phone app, or integration with Alexa/Google Assistant. These lights easily transition from cool to warm or from task to mood lighting, and their adhesive backing allows for easy placement anywhere.
LED light strips also serve as excellent accent lights, frequently used to emphasize artwork, furniture, niches, or architectural details. You can utilize this feature by integrating LED lights into a DIY accent wall to create distinctive decorative lighting. The lights enhance artfully arranged molding, providing a pleasant glow to the area. This simple, affordable DIY project can be adapted for any room.
How to create an LED light strip accent wall
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To craft a unique accent wall, select your preferred molding and arrange it on the wall in a chosen pattern. Utilize furring MDF strip boards (1-inch x 2-inch) to create a dynamic design. Secure the MDF boards with a nail gun, like the DEWALT Brad Nailer Kit, and use a Torpedo Level Magnetic Level to ensure straight alignment. Cover the MDF boards with a slightly wider board (1-inch x 3-inch) to create a concealed space for the LED light strip. If you prefer the light strip to be visible, you can omit this step. Paint the boards to match the wall. Once dried, attach the LED light strips along the top of the smaller MDF board, trimming them to fit, and remove the adhesive backing. You can apply light strips across the entire pattern or select specific boards.
If creating a full accent wall is beyond your DIY skills, there are other clever ways to incorporate LED light strips in your room. Consider running the strips along existing architectural features like crown molding, chair rails, fireplaces, or window frames. This will add a warm ambiance while accentuating the architecture. If the strip will be visible, opt for an LED light rope such as the Segrass Neon Light Rope, which is available for under $30 and offers a more sophisticated appearance.
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