Natural or artificial, lighting affects your mood tremendously. It’s true that the term ‘mood lighting’ is not a coincidence. While you’re out and about, you may not be able to control the lighting. But, given how powerful the flick of a switch can be, you surely need to take back the reins in your living space.
Better yet, customise the look to ensure you have the relaxing ambience needed during nighttime and the energy boost needed during the day. The best way to do so is to bring an LED strip light into the mix. Available in various types, it might be the missing piece in your light design puzzle!
To take things up a notch, here are five great spots to install LED strip lighting.
- Along the Kick Space
Ever wondered how you could make the most of that little space available beneath cabinets and couches for your toes to run wild? Well, that’s your first ideal spot for installing LED strip lighting. Illuminating the foot-friendly area under the lower cabinets will give your space much-needed radiance. Higher points if it’s the kitchen!
Not only will the area glow, but you will also keep your toes from stubbing while on a post-midnight trip to the refrigerator!
- Under the Bed
Before you get startled, just think about this – warm tones and amber hues gently glowing beneath your bed as you prepare to unwind and release the stress of the day. It doesn’t get any cosier than this, right?
Don’t stay confined to your homey refuge; an LED strip light can also be installed under your children’s bed as a comforting night light. Moreover, don’t underestimate the power of under-bed LED lighting in making the bedroom look more put-together!
- Under the Shelves
Your home narrates your personal story, so there will be figurines, souvenirs, and other knickknacks that make your family stand out. How about highlighting them through subtle LED strip lighting installed under the shelves?
Further, in spaces where shelves throw a shadow on the desk or the workspace, installing LED lights will help light them up.
- Behind TV Screens and Computers
This has got to do with more than just aesthetics. LED strip lighting installed behind computer and TV screens can help reduce eye strain and make images clearer. Moreover, you can play around with different colours to get the vibe you’re after, especially for gaming or working.
The key is to install LED light strips along all four sides of the TV screen or computer.
- Under the Cabinets
Have you ever visited a swoon-worthy showroom kitchen? One thing common in these kitchens is that the upper cabinets are lined with strip LED lighting underneath them. This creates an other-worldly glow effect.
Not only in the kitchen, but you can also use under-cabinet lighting to illuminate cabinets in your workspace for a better-lit environment.
To sum up
Not every colour or degree of brightness is suitable for every space. Decide wisely! Besides the colour and the brightness, you also need to decide whether you’d like to see your lights in motion or remain static.
Enquire your LED strip light supplier about the manner of control as there are both remote-controlled and app-controlled lights. Finally, measure the length of the roll to see if it fits your needs. Create a clear roadmap, and happy decorating your home!
Daryl Green