Give Any Room Cozy Vibes With This Affordable Ambient Lighting DIY
By DESIRÉE O
Clever TikTok DIY duo, @experimentingwithdecor, installed lighting above their crown molding to effortlessly create a dazzling effect that will brighten up any room of your home.
You install the molding as usual, but leave a few inches between the molding and where it meets the ceiling. In this space, tuck in a row of slim LED lighting, switch on and enjoy.
This DIY lighting project is quick, easy, and affordable. A variety of crown molding and strip lighting can be found at most hardware and home decor stores, or online.
Home Depot sells Ekena Millwork polyurethane rose crown molding for $41.80 per piece, and American Pro Decor unfinished, recycled polystyrene crown molding at $118 a package.
There are lots of options for customizing your lighting. Wireless USB rechargeable motion sensor lights from Lepotec on Amazon come in a bright white or soft warm light.
The easy-to-install Commercial Electric 16-foot LED tunable white tape light kit from Home Depot costs $59.97. The CT Capetronix warm white LED strip light costs $16.99 on Amazon.
Tenmiro LED lights on Amazon come in a range of colours that set different moods in a room. They can be controlled by an app or a remote, and can even sync up to your music.