How to install and use LED ribbon lighting in your home?

LED linear lighting is an ideal choice for illuminating the rooms of a house. Indeed, the specific characteristics of the diodes used make them an obvious option to bring a modern touch to the interior and exterior of your building.

Whether you want to highlight a living room, a staircase or a TV cabinet, the possibilities are endless. If you want to enjoy linear LED lighting, here are some of the top trends of the moment.

Everything you need to know before installing LED lighting

LED technology operates at low voltage and requires low energy consumption to operate. Therefore, it is easy and safe to install inside or outside the house. Available in a range of temperatures, it can be used for sober, atmospheric lighting or powerful, functional lighting. It all depends on what you want to achieve.

You can choose a linear LED light in a single color to create a warm atmosphere in your room. With a dimmer, you can then play with the intensity by lowering or raising it as you wish.

The optional RGB LED linear lighting is also an excellent choice for a great festive mood light for your parties. With a wall controller or remote control, you can change the light whenever you want. For example, you can change the colors, create new ones, or even go further and animate them.

On the other hand, before embarking on any renovation or lighting installation project, you should consider your needs. What are your tastes, desires, etc.? This is a simple step during which the experts at LED123 will guide you and turn your desires into clear technical specifications.

Installing LED ribbon in the living room: how do you go about it?

The choice of LED lighting should be based on four main points:

• the length;
• color;
• waterproofing.
• and light output.

Once you have defined these selection criteria, you have taken a big step forward. However, underneath their simple appearance, these issues can be complex. The choice of color, while it must suit your taste, must also be adapted to the different materials in contact with the light. On the other hand, when it comes to creating particular shapes (a triangle, a rectangle, a T) with your lighting, providing the length can become just as complicated. But for professionals, this obstacle is quickly overcome so that you can concentrate on your desires.

If you want to create a cosy atmosphere in your living room, there are a number of places where you can install lighting. Among these specific locations are

Living room ceilings

These are an ideal place to install linear LED lighting. For this purpose, it is advisable to choose an aluminum profile with an indirect projection to give a sunset effect. You can also recess your luminaire with a direct downward projection.

The bookcase

This is one of the places where you can install linear LED lighting. This is the best way to highlight the features of quality furniture.

Stairs

If you want to add a decorative touch to your stairs or simply light them at night for safety, opt for the direct installation of a LED ribbon.

The living room table or the coffee table in the bedroom

A small, discreet but charming light can be installed on the table.

The TV area

This is also a good place to add a little decorative touch with linear lighting. Just imagine the setting for watching a film.

Installing a LED ribbon in the kitchen

Previously neglected, the kitchen has become an important room in the house. Since it can open onto the living room, it is the focus of attention. To achieve this, you need good ambient lighting to make you want to stay in and cook delicious food.

For the color of the light fixture, choose a natural neutral white for functionality. To begin with, place a ribbon on top of the furniture to create light towards the ceiling. Alternatively, you can install a custom-made light fitting in a corner between the ceiling and the wall.

The top of the furniture is also an ideal place to install LED tape. This will allow you to have direct light on your worktop and concentrate on pparing your delicious food. Also consider placing the lights at the feet of the furniture pcisely on the flower beds.

Installing LED ribbon in the bedroom

In order to enjoy a peaceful and restful sleep, it is important to have adequate light. Whether it's a child's or an adult's bedroom, you can install LED linear lighting in several places in the sleeping area. After all, you should not take the decoration of your bedroom lightly, as your well-being depends on it.

The top of the bed is an ideal place to install a LED ribbon, either behind or around the headboard. Install another strip of light around the edge of the bed frame to generate soothing lighting effects.

Another important place where you can install a LED ribbon is in the dressing room. Yes, the dressing room is a great place to install subdued or mood lighting. So, remember to install the ribbon under the boards on either side of the cabinet.

Installing a LED rubbon in the bathroom

There are several options for installing LED lighting in a bathroom. However, since it is a water room, certain pcautions must be taken. It is recommended to choose a waterproof LED ribbon model. This should have a protection rating of IP44 or IP54 depending on the installation. Secondly, make sure that the transformer of your LED linear lighting is installed in a good location.

To decorate the interior of your bathroom, you can place the LED ribbon below the mirror. This will give you excellent light for shaving, applying make-up, etc. Put strip lights on the edges of the bathroom mirror for direct lighting. In addition, you can also install the LED ribbon above the bathtub. This will give you a warm light for a little reading while you relax in the bath.

Installing the LED ribbon outside the house

Unlikely as it may seem, LED lighting can be installed outside your home. This will of course require you to take pcautions for the installation as the LED ribbon will be exposed to the weather. For this purpose, it is recommended to choose a waterproof LED strip that has an IP67 protection rating. It can be installed in places like the terrace, veranda, pergola, awning, parasol, etc. Place the LED ribbon in these different locations and you will enjoy excellent light output.

This technology has evolved so well over time that it is now popular with many households and businesses. Indeed, the low energy consumption and practicality of LED linear lighting means that many people opt for it. If you want to add a decorative touch or fancy lighting to your interior, choose LED ribbon.