Most homeowners turn to the basics when lighting a space, opting for recessed fixtures, wall sconces, and table lamps. However, there is one often overlooked lighting solution that can transform your space and does not require extensive DIY knowledge to install: LED strip lights.
Read on to learn more about why you should buy LED strip for your Singapore home.
LED Light Strips Bring Light to Dark Corners
While regular bulbs may be able to provide general illumination, they often leave some corners dark and shadowy due to there being no clear path for the light to follow.
LED light strips are helpful because they can be cut, bent, and stuck to various surfaces. As such, they can effectively deliver bright light to every corner of your home. They can also be used as accented lighting to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere.
Under Cabinets
LED light strips are commonly installed underneath cabinets, especially in the kitchen.
By strategically placing LED strips underneath the cabinet, a subtle yet effective lighting scheme is created to the surrounding space. This helps to create a better-lit workspace that is more conducive to cooking and prevents you from straining your eyes. Additionally, LED light strips ensure that you can illuminate the space without turning on bright overhead lights, thus helping to save energy.
Under Shelves
Like LED ceiling track lights, LED strips can be used to spotlight certain features or items that make a room uniquely yours, such as figurine collections and books.
Additionally, some shelves cast a shadow on your workspace; strip lights help brighten the area and eliminate shadows, making it easier to perform various tasks. For example, shelves positioned above the washing machine can be lit to facilitate detergent pouring or clothes sorting.
With Computer and Television Screens
Due to their compact size, LED strip lights can be installed on the back of your computer or television screen for bias lighting.
Bias lighting helps illuminate the surface behind and around the screen, thus reducing the sharp contrast of brightness between the screen and the surrounding area. This arrangement reduces eye strain and fatigue for a more comfortable viewing experience.
Bedroom
In the bedroom, LED strip lighting can provide ambient lighting to help you relax. They are also excellent nightlights; when installed around the bed frame or furniture, they help you see where you’re going without turning on the overhead light, which may be overwhelmingly bright at night.
Home Theatre
LED strip lighting elevates your home theatre to look like a legitimate cinema.
Install them under your chairs or steps to provide a subtle glow so you aren’t entirely in the dark while watching the movie. We recommend using lights with a lower colour temperature as they have a yellow hue, making the light easier on your eyes.
Bathroom
Consider adding LED strip lights around your mirror and at the cove area. This helps to add greater visibility and at the same time also create a relaxing cosy ambience to the surrounding.
Outdoor Areas
Illuminate your porch or balcony with LED strip lights (but remember to ensure that they are waterproof and able to withstand extreme weather conditions) that give your outdoor space a warm and inviting glow, perfect for cosy outdoor gatherings.
Conclusion
Often overlooked in favour of more basic lighting solutions, LED light strips are a versatile way to illuminate your home. They brighten hard-to-reach dark corners and are a great addition to spaces like your home theatre, kitchen, or bedroom.
At TLUX, we offer a variety of lighting solutions, including LED ceiling track lights and home lighting packages in Singapore. Contact us to find out more.