TikTok's Iconic Cloud Wall Has Us So Impressed

If you want to create an ever-so-dreamy-looking room, turning your walls or ceiling into a "cloud" could be just the ticket. As shown by @onezeeey on TikTok, you can create this magnificent look using only LED lights and cotton, helping to transform your room into a magical wonderland. Not only does it create a very soothing ambient lighting effect, but it really looks like glowing clouds. If it sounds dreamy, that's because it is. So, how can you achieve this iconic hack for yourself? The TikToker recommends purchasing "some posterboards, hot glue gun, lots of glue, stuffing, LED strips, and tape or a staple gun," and you're all set. The rest is simple.

This is the perfect project if you want to get creative or add your very own unique and artistic flair to your sleeping space. You could use it in a game room, basement, office, kids' playroom or bedroom, or any other creative space you have in your home. Likewise, it's also perfect if you're looking to install some ambient lighting on the lower end of your budget scale. It certainly creates an impact either way! Now, just grab your DIY hat and take a look at how you can do it below.

If you want to feel as though you've been transported to a fantasy world from your home, then you're in the right place. This is one of several creative lighting ideas that can help you to achieve just that. So, what are the steps? To begin, start by attaching the poster boards to your wall or ceiling where you want your "cloud" effect to be. Then, layer your LEDs and poly-fil cotton on top. Just check that the lights work before adding the "cloud" part. You can layer the poly-fil to create a cloud-like shape, pulling off different size clumps and grouping them together. How big or small you make them is up to you and the look you want to achieve. You could even combine the look with some faux leaves to add a unique twist.

The reason this hack works so well is because of the poly-fil. The cotton diffuses the light to make it softer, gives us the glowing effect that this hack is so fondly known for, and thus illuminates the individual shape of the clouds. Without it, the light would be much brighter and harsher. Of course, you should always be prudent and try not to keep your lights on for too long. As the lights can become hot, it could pose a potential danger to the poly-fil if left on for a substantial amount of time.