TikTok's DIY Project Will Light Up Your Hallways And Add A Luxurious Feel
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Of the recent home décor lighting trends, integrated or so-called "invisible" lighting is one of the most exciting and popular, both because of its minimalism and its innovative technology. This trend involves lighting that is recessed into ceilings or walls, hidden in places such as underneath cabinets or behind cornices, or outlining pathways and other areas. Even more exciting is that a lot of these upgrades are easy to DIY and don't require doling out a large amount of cash to a contractor or handyperson. One of the newest ways to DIY some hidden lighting into your home is by installing baseboards with integrated LED strips.
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Hardwired and controlled by a switch, remote, or smart home app, the lighting strips in these baseboards are customized to your preferences because they're purchased separately from the boards themselves. In addition, LED lights can emit warm, cool, or natural light, or even change colors. Each option can emulate different moods, ambiance, and design aesthetics in your overall interior design. For example, warm light elicits feelings of comfort or passion, while cool lighting can be more clinical, direct, or simply pristine. And colors evoke all sorts of emotions. The possibilities are endless and choice is all yours.
Installing LED channel baseboards
To install baseboards with integrated lighting, the process is going to be very similar to installing regular trim, attaching measured sections to the wall with construction adhesive. First you're going to need channeled baseboards intended for a hidden light feature, as this small groove will be where the lighting sits and emits from. If your baseboards (also called skirting boards) are wood or MDF, you'll be able to cut them with a miter saw to fit the proper angle of your corners, but for aluminum alloy trim, there are connector pieces available for purchase.
The most crucial step of the process will be to attach the LED strip wiring to the electrical wiring in your wall. Be sure to read all package instructions and warnings carefully as well as shut off the power at the circuit breaker box before proceeding, and if you have any doubts about your ability to do it safely and effectively, consider calling in an expert for just this portion of the project. Once powered, the LED strip will sit right in the channel that's pre-cut into these types of baseboards, which also features a diffuser panel to soften the glow of the lights as they're directed downward along the path. The final look is a sleek upgrade to every room in your home.