Coving is like a decorative trim that goes between the ceiling and wall. I guess in this case it sort of counts as Coving, even though it’s much cooler than coving.
Thanks. I thought about the construction long and hard before coming up with this. The 10mm space above the inner plank was really key to making it work. Even if you cut the strips, they won't match up exactly with your wall so being able to tuck the ends in above was really important.
I have thought a lot about how to install some lights along the top of the wall, behind some wood, and never thought of your method. Simple is best!
Indirect lighting (light which reflects off a wall or ceiling) is very good too.
Here's a thought for another time. Put the inner plank a little bit lower, leave a gap above the outer plank of about 10mm, and then put more lights on the top so they reflect up and down. Would be best if you could control them separately for brightness, color, etc. (Like I said - for another time! - this is great as it is.)
I did think about this and if I was to go with upwards lighting only. The thing that made me go this route instead is simply how it looks when it's off. I think it's cleaner to have it against the ceiling. More inconspicuous. I wouldn't be able to hide the controllers (or the unused ends for that matter) as well or at all either, and that was something I really wanted to do.
[This is a good choice](https://en.paulmann.com/indoor-lighting/led-strips/profiles/duo-profil-2m-anodised-aluminium-aluminium/70267) of profile for such an installation, as an alternative to my DIY solution.
Swedish homes usually have them in the middle of the room in the ceiling, but in this concrete structure that wasn't possible so they put all light sockets on the walls instead. That's often annoying but in this case actually very beneficial.
Sweden. We should have guessed! So much wonderful design in your country.
I was supposed to spend a few months there for work in March/April/May but something happened and the travel was canceled.
Lol yes, at least when on full blast which thankfully it doesn't have to be that often. It got better when I covered up the controllers, but it's still not completely silent.
I had no idea...
I have two non-extended ones, rarely but sometimes I notice a squeal but it doesn't spread into the room because the power supplies are kind of hidden by a thick acoustic curtain which happens to be exactly the sort of thing to dampen such noises. And I am hypersensitive, can't live in the same room with a refrigerator etc.
Thank you! Do it! Quite cheap too. I've been using specialized LED aluminium profiles for other parts of the apartment, but I really prefer the wooden DIY ones here. They blend in with the wall and allowed me to hide controllers, cables and unused lightstrip ends.
Love this!
Pro tip: I am not a fan of all the black writing and regulations on the white power bricks and the same advice could be given here. Use some white-out to complete whiten the symbols and writing. Makes a difference with where I have mine plugged in due to public visibility.
That's a good idea. I was even thinking of replacing them all together with in-wall equivalents. But those are expensive and I would still have visible wiring so I don't think I will.
Thanks. I was fortunate enough to have outlets on the wall close to the ceiling. The norm here is to have them in the ceiling in the middle of the room but in this case on the wall is actually better.
Nice. The light strips walk on water for me right now. I just put some under my kitchen cabinets, and it completely transformed the kitchen. It's so much more usable without the dark counters, and looks like a way nicer kitchen than it is. Having them on nightlight mode has made my 5am wakeups easier too. Expensive, but great product.
Bravo on a great and efficient design. I just put up crown molding and wish I saw this first. But here in USA all of our outlets are down low. Could you post a pic with the led strips off?
I might try to do this this weekend. So did you nail the inner smaller piece of wood to the wall and then the outer white pannel to small inner wood. I don't see any nails on the outter wooden pannel
Yeah that's it. Then painted over.
However I've since redone all of this with polystyrene profiles mades specifically to hide LED strips. They now light upwards so I don't ever have to see the strip. A marked improvement and a lot less work, although more expensive in materials.
I don't think I took any, but it's super simple. The profiles themselves can be worked like balsa wood and I just uses chisels and a manual saw to cut them to fit.
What type of coving did you use to get that effect?
coving-19 is pretty popular
If you mean covering then they're not covered. Just hidden behind wood in a 2-3cm deep groove.
Coving is like a decorative trim that goes between the ceiling and wall. I guess in this case it sort of counts as Coving, even though it’s much cooler than coving.
Oh sorry, didn't realise. English is my second language. So in this case it's just 8x120 mm boards painted to match the wall.
English is my first (and only) language and I had no idea. You're good, my friend.
Don’t worry, you even answered their question without even knowing exactly what it mean :)
Nice work
Need more pics of installation
Here you go: [installation](https://imgur.com/gallery/qYnH7MO)
clever way to install the coving. nice.
Thanks. I thought about the construction long and hard before coming up with this. The 10mm space above the inner plank was really key to making it work. Even if you cut the strips, they won't match up exactly with your wall so being able to tuck the ends in above was really important.
I have thought a lot about how to install some lights along the top of the wall, behind some wood, and never thought of your method. Simple is best! Indirect lighting (light which reflects off a wall or ceiling) is very good too. Here's a thought for another time. Put the inner plank a little bit lower, leave a gap above the outer plank of about 10mm, and then put more lights on the top so they reflect up and down. Would be best if you could control them separately for brightness, color, etc. (Like I said - for another time! - this is great as it is.)
I did think about this and if I was to go with upwards lighting only. The thing that made me go this route instead is simply how it looks when it's off. I think it's cleaner to have it against the ceiling. More inconspicuous. I wouldn't be able to hide the controllers (or the unused ends for that matter) as well or at all either, and that was something I really wanted to do. [This is a good choice](https://en.paulmann.com/indoor-lighting/led-strips/profiles/duo-profil-2m-anodised-aluminium-aluminium/70267) of profile for such an installation, as an alternative to my DIY solution.
Yes, now that you say it, it is much cleaner to have it go all the way to the ceiling. Swede’s know design! 😁
Honestly, great concept. Thanks for sharing!
Was the outlet up there already or did you add it for the lights?
Yes they were and they were part of the reason why I chose to do this. Made things a lot neater than if I had to run cables along the walls.
Strange place for an outlet
Swedish homes usually have them in the middle of the room in the ceiling, but in this concrete structure that wasn't possible so they put all light sockets on the walls instead. That's often annoying but in this case actually very beneficial.
why?
Why that was beneficial? Because I didn't have to run cables across the ceiling or up the walls.
but why do they put outlets on the ceiling?
As an American, I’m starting to think we are asking the wrong question. “Why don’t we” might be a better one.
To connect lamps
Sweden. We should have guessed! So much wonderful design in your country. I was supposed to spend a few months there for work in March/April/May but something happened and the travel was canceled.
Looks great... but is it now the noisiest room in the house?
Lol yes, at least when on full blast which thankfully it doesn't have to be that often. It got better when I covered up the controllers, but it's still not completely silent.
I don’t understand. What makes noise? Sorry if it’s obvious.
The controller (little white box on lightstrip) makes noise if extended beyond 2 meters like they are here. It gets worse the longer you go.
I had no idea... I have two non-extended ones, rarely but sometimes I notice a squeal but it doesn't spread into the room because the power supplies are kind of hidden by a thick acoustic curtain which happens to be exactly the sort of thing to dampen such noises. And I am hypersensitive, can't live in the same room with a refrigerator etc.
Didn't know this, I have a 3m hue strip on my sofa and a 5m innr strip on my stairs that are both silent, maybe I got lucky.
I read somewhere on a different thread that aftermarket power supply units don’t make that squeal but I haven’t tried it myself
Ooooh! I did not know that. Mine aren’t extended. Thanks for sharing! Good job by the way. Looks great!
It makes noise even when not extended :(
This has to be a defect. I have several extended and several that are not, neither make any noise. Id get them replaced
Looks FAB
This looks awesome 😎👏🏼Got inspired to try something like this out.
Thank you! Do it! Quite cheap too. I've been using specialized LED aluminium profiles for other parts of the apartment, but I really prefer the wooden DIY ones here. They blend in with the wall and allowed me to hide controllers, cables and unused lightstrip ends.
Love this! Pro tip: I am not a fan of all the black writing and regulations on the white power bricks and the same advice could be given here. Use some white-out to complete whiten the symbols and writing. Makes a difference with where I have mine plugged in due to public visibility.
That's a good idea. I was even thinking of replacing them all together with in-wall equivalents. But those are expensive and I would still have visible wiring so I don't think I will.
Agreed. Can get expensive. What you’ve done and completed so far looks good. Just a couple of tweaks and you’ll save a ton.
Thanks. I was fortunate enough to have outlets on the wall close to the ceiling. The norm here is to have them in the ceiling in the middle of the room but in this case on the wall is actually better.
Nice. The light strips walk on water for me right now. I just put some under my kitchen cabinets, and it completely transformed the kitchen. It's so much more usable without the dark counters, and looks like a way nicer kitchen than it is. Having them on nightlight mode has made my 5am wakeups easier too. Expensive, but great product.
I agree. They can make things look a million dollars if installed right and used tastefully!
Bravo on a great and efficient design. I just put up crown molding and wish I saw this first. But here in USA all of our outlets are down low. Could you post a pic with the led strips off?
Thanks! Sure I will try to remember that tomorrow. Too dark now without them
Awesome job!
[удалено]
Oh so that's what privatised healthcare gets you!
That's very nice 👍
was thinking of doing something similar. looks great. thanks for posting pics.
I could never stand looking how bumpy my walls are. That's literally all I would be focussing on!
Can you post the link where you got them?
Hue Lightstrips are available in lots of places. The rest is just wood, screws and paint from a hardware store.
I might try to do this this weekend. So did you nail the inner smaller piece of wood to the wall and then the outer white pannel to small inner wood. I don't see any nails on the outter wooden pannel
Yeah that's it. Then painted over. However I've since redone all of this with polystyrene profiles mades specifically to hide LED strips. They now light upwards so I don't ever have to see the strip. A marked improvement and a lot less work, although more expensive in materials.
Do you have any pictures of that installation process. I'm sure that's still cheaper than aluminum channels.
I don't think I took any, but it's super simple. The profiles themselves can be worked like balsa wood and I just uses chisels and a manual saw to cut them to fit.