How to build Floating Shelves with Hidden LED Lighting
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- In this video, I show how to build floating shelves with hidden LED lighting. I built them with a hollow frame to connect the low voltage wires. The wires run inside the wall, through the cabinets into the basement to a small transformer that is controlled by a smart plug.
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What did you use for the power supply, and where did you mount it? Also, did you use in wall low voltage wire or something else? Thanks!
The corners will look nicer with 45 degree joints or else sand and paint for more pro looks
Underrated Video.
This is the best video I have seen in a while.
Thanks! I appreciate that.
Mr. Handy Dad still got it! Nice J O B sir!
T H A N K S 👍🏻
This dude sounds like a handy Ryan Reynolds. Thanks for the video!
I wish I had Ryan Reynolds’ body 😕
love the led lights added!!
Thanks
you make it look so easy. great video. Cheers
Thanks 😊
great job dood, there's nothing worse than seeing wires!
Thanks
How do you connect all the low voltage wires behind the wall to switch?
We fished them through the wall to the lower cabinets, then down next to the pipes into the basement where the transformer is plugged into an outlet.
I wondered why he bleeped out 'Alexa' and then it dawned on me. That's a considerate thing to do haha.
awesome project
Thanks 😊
Now show the video where you have to replace a light. Or replace the wiring.
LEDs last 50,000 years, don’t they? 😉
@@handydadtv I wish. Had many burn out over the years.
But how did you connect it to the power source too and bottom hiding the wires
The wires ran down the wall into the cabinet below. Then passed into the basement next to the water pipes. The transformer was plugged into an outlet with a smart plug to control the lights.
Great video! How did you run the led lights? Was it plugged on the other side of the wall?
We actually ran the wire next to the water pipes into the basement. There was an outlet right below the kitchen.
HandyDadTV Thats ingenious. Thank you for the tip!
HandyDadTV What does the set up look like for the wiring required for the LED light? I’d like to do something like this but I’m unsure on the electrical aspect of it.
@@jaredbaker7782 same
beautiful!
Thank you 😊
Good job! I enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks
You lost me on pulling the low voltage wires thru the holes. This is a very important step to power the lights. Where is the source?
The transformer is in the basement, connected to a smart plug. I know I omitted those details; I was more focused on how to build the shelves than how to run the power.
That's what I wanted to know too...was super confused on the power source. Cool video though.
Looks great!
Love it !
Thanks 😊
Great job and great video. How much weight do you think shelves like these can hold? It's meant for decorations and a few plates right? They look really nice.
No, they’re going to store dishes on them, but I told them to put anything really heavy in the back corner because it has the extra wall support too. They won’t break, but excessive weight might make them sag.
You primed it and filled the nail holes but did you put a finish coat of paint over it?
I left that for my son to do. 😉
What LED strips did you use?
I didn’t buy them, but I think they got them from Lowe’s. Any kind will do.
Very nice
Thanks 😊
Looks GREAT! Very nice job!
Thanks so much 👍🏻
Amazing!!
Thanks 😊
Can u come to Melbourne Australia cause I can’t find anyone that does this
I would love to!
Hi, I thought I had seen all your videos, but it looked as if you were putting some sort of wallpaper on. I am not averse to wallpaper in a kitchen but, next to a work surface that can get wet seems a bad idea to me and I don't remember that video. If it was wallpaper can you put the link in so we can re-visit that video? Thanks
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I'm sorry, I'm very new to the world of wood working. Can you tell me what kind of wood you used?
Pine
Hello sir! What was the sticker called that you have attached at (5:05) which disperses light equally
That’s a plastic diffuser that came with the aluminum channel. Link in description.
I would love to interview you!
I heard you say 1x12 for the top but you didn't say the size of the wood pieces for the side and front?
The top is 3/4” thick and the bottom is 1/4” thick. The internal wood is 1-1/2” square. So that’s 2-1/2” total, which means the sides and front are 1x3 boards.
I was hoping you'd added the measurements in the video or description below or did I missed it in the video
The measurements were custom for the space. Make them as long as you want.
The depth was 12 inches. I used a 1x12 top which is 11-1/4” deep. Plus a 1x3 on the front that adds 3/4”.
Hello! I love your videos! I do have 1 question though. How do you power the LEF light? Did you put the transformer in the wall?
We actually put the transformer in the basement so it’s easy to replace if necessary. But the basement was a mess so we didn’t show it.
hi, what is the program or software you used to draw the sketch plan?
It’s called SketchUp
Hello
What the name for the program u used to draw your plan at beginning
Thank you
Sketchup
I did see a link to the LED lights. Where would one purchase the lights?
I didn’t buy them. I think they were from Lowe’s. Nothing special about the.
@@handydadtv so how did you get them integrated with Alexa?
I did my whole house to be voice controlled like that. You can either use an voice controlled Alexa device (like an eco dot) paired with a smart switch (wifi is the easiest as the echo dot uses wifi) that will turn the lights on and off. You can also get voice controlled switches
I am about to start the build process on my next house. I was planning to add opening shelving in our breakfast nook. I loved how you added the led lights in. Please excuse my lack of knowledge. If I want to prewire for the led lights, what do I tell the builder?
Tell him exactly where you want to put the shelves and get his opinion on the location of the power supply. He may add an outlet inside a cabinet for you and control it by a switch above the counter.
What wire did you use to connect the multiple strips behind the wall? Also, do you you have the link for the lights you used? Great video!
They were generic lights on clearance at Lowe’s. Nothing special about them. I used some leftover speaker wire for the connections.
Transformer in the basement.
To think he coulda had cabinets for his dishes...
It’s a look.
extreme overkill. jesus.
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Homeowner special.. looks like crap from a professional standpoint.
And you care why?