Im planning on installing an LED RGB light strip around the ceiling perimeter of my room. The problem I have is that I don’t want to directly see it. I want it to be hidden but the light still shines down onto the walls. Is there a good way to do this? Maybe with a molding hiding it away?

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CareerUnderachiever t1_j6ogz1f wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:50 PM

If you know how to install crown molding, you can install the molding a few inches below the ceiling line and stick lights up just inside the top.

https://imgur.com/a/ZpBXbom

OutsideZoomer OP t1_j6ohjt7 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Looks good. Do they make more modern styles of crown molding? Maybe something with more rectangular stock?

strangr_legnd_martyr t1_j6ojyyu wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Search "art deco" or "contemporary" crown molding for more geometric designs.

You could also just use a simple profile like this. It's not rectangular, but it's less ornate and more modern-looking.

OutsideZoomer OP t1_j6ok88k wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Thanks

mattayom t1_j6pgx7t wrote on January 31, 2023 at 11:38 PM

There are companies that make crown molding specifically for LED strips in all kinds of different shapes. Just Google "led crown molding" and it should be obvious

NKevros t1_j6oijps wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Easiest way would be to get some tracks with diffusers. Kind of like this:

https://www.amazon.com/StarlandLed-Aluminum-Installation-Professional-Accessories/dp/B01LL3S006?th=1

OutsideZoomer OP t1_j6oivxx wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Could it be possible to paint the track white so the edges of it don’t stand out as much?

NKevros t1_j6ojsfm wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:07 PM

This kit has endcaps.

OutsideZoomer OP t1_j6ojxod wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:08 PM

I mean the edges of where the diffuser snaps into the track

0ranng3 t1_j6oja5k wrote on January 31, 2023 at 8:04 PM

You can buy thin metal profiles with plastic cover, they are produced exactly for lighting strips purpose. I used that for my kitchen, looks professional and covers all the wiring. something like that