When I envisioned my mini-library, I wanted gorgeous picture lighting to illuminate my books and mementos. So, this weekend, I decided to tackle installing picture lights on my bookcases. It was a super easy project, taking less than 15 minutes to install! Read on if you want to add picture lighting to your home without calling the electrician.
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I spent lots of time researching different lighting options from hard-wired to plug-ins. Originally, I purchased this plug-in-style picture light but ended up returning them as I didn’t want to mess with drilling holes and routing the cords so they were unseen. I finally landed on a $37 wireless picture light from Amazon that has a remote control(no more fighting over who has to turn off the light, I can control these lights from the bed). The great thing about the wireless option is it can be used anywhere and installs in minutes!
Each light has a removable backplate with a built-in level for easy installation, hanging hardware, and the remote (you will need three AA batteries per light).
I removed the backplate from the lights (it just slides on and off) and placed it where I intended to hang them. Using a pencil, I marked where the screw holes will be after making sure it was level. I drilled the two screws that came with the lights into the board (drywall anchors are included if you are installing on a wall), slid the backplate back on the lights, and then hung them on the screws. It was that easy!
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I love that these lights are dimmable. You can choose one of two brightness levels (50% or 100%) with a button. The lights can also be adjusted between warm white, natural white, and cool white. An energy-saving timer feature allows you to set a timer to turn off the lights after 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes.
Cool white light option
Warm light option
I couldn’t be happier with these affordable picture lights! This project is perfect for beginners or those already comfortable with DIY projects. I tackled my lights seven months pregnant!
Want to see how I built this mini-library using two IKEA billy bookcases? Find the post here!
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