Illuminated bed - system options and description of the connection process

Spectacular illumination of the bedside space is another decorative use of LED strip. For a double bed, it will become a kind of highlight that will create an intimate atmosphere in the room. And such an unusual design of a children's bed will save the child from complete darkness while sleeping. Anyone can cope with such an interesting task, and anyone can make a bed with lighting with their own hands. You only need a few hours of free time, a small reel with LED strip and a handy tool.

Backlight types

In the bedroom, the main attribute is the bed. Therefore, lighting should mainly emphasize this piece of furniture. The best option would be to organize lighting in this area. To beautifully emphasize the design, it is necessary to pay attention to such parts as the general outline of the bed and the decorative design of the backrest. It is also advisable to further emphasize the bed linen and bedspread.

When choosing lighting, you should adhere to the following rules:

• exclude the presence of bright light on a smooth glossy surface;
• do not use green and blue colors;
• to make the white light warmer, more muted, you should add a little bright reflection.

There are four types of lighting you can use for your bed:

• backlight made from LED strip, which can be independently attached to any piece of furniture;
• from an LED strip with a built-in wi-fi module, thanks to which the lighting can be controlled using your own smartphone, changing the hue, brightness and many more additional functions;
• bed lighting with a motion sensor, allowing you to turn on the lights if necessary;
• lighting made of duralight, which is a luminous cord.

Each option has its own characteristics and advantages. Each of them can be purchased already built-in with the bed or installed independently.

Recommendations for selection

The bed is the most important piece of furniture for any person. Therefore, you should approach your choice carefully:

• the frame is the main part of any furniture, so it is worth choosing it to match the overall interior of the bedroom. It is also worth paying attention to the strength characteristics of this element, since it is on it that the heavy base will rest;
• the base provides comfortable rest conditions, so it is worth choosing an orthopedic structure made of bent-glued wooden lamellas;
• the mattress must be made of natural and durable materials. It should also be comfortable;
• The size of the bed also plays a very important role. When choosing, you should pay attention to the number of people sleeping in the room, as well as their build;
• The bed lighting must be built in efficiently and safely, and also be in working condition. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the quality of the electrical wiring connection and evaluate its safety.

When purchasing furniture, you should pay attention only to functional models that have a quality certificate and sanitary and hygienic conclusions. This is especially true for children's furniture. It is advisable to entrust the assembly of the structure to qualified craftsmen with good experience.

Locations

The location of the bed lighting depends on many factors: design features, the interior of the bedroom and its parameters, and the personal wishes of the owners. Let us examine separately the lighting features of each part of the structure.

At the head

The head of the bed is most often equipped with lighting. Lighting fixtures that can be used here:

• Spotlights;
• LED bulbs;
• LED Strip Light.

The option of directing flows of white light from the headboard to the top looks beautiful and modern. If you want to add beauty and functionality to this part of the design, you can install mirrors or small shelves.

Often, instead of a headboard, a bedside niche is equipped with additional light. LED lighting is used for this.

From below

A bed equipped with lighting from below looks luxurious. To make the interior lighter and more modern, you can use a so-called “floating” bed on discreet legs, which is complemented by lighting from an LED strip attached around the perimeter.

In order to connect the backlight with your own hands, you will need to perform the following steps:

• first of all, it is necessary to secure the tape by putting a cap on each end;
• then you should put on the adapters and immediately attach the plugs to them;
• check the operation of the LED backlight;
• Now you can start fixing the backlight. This will require special fastenings that are screwed to the bed with self-tapping screws;
• Once the strip is fully attached, you can plug the strip into a pre-prepared extension cord and enjoy a beautifully illuminated bed.

If you have the skills to work with electrical wiring, you can do everything more carefully by installing hidden wiring with a specially designated switch for lighting.

Illuminated podium

The podium bed looks impressive and stylish. In addition, it helps to significantly save space. And if you add lighting to this furniture, then in the dark a “floating effect” will be created. This is also convenient, since at night the possibility of falling will be eliminated due to the lighting of the step.

In order to organize lighting in this part of the structure, two options are used:

• Spotlights;
• LED Strip Light.

Often, additional storage boxes are built into the podium. Here it is imperative to provide lighting that will help maintain order and create a comfortable environment for the user.

Children's models

For any child, their own room is a space where they can enjoy play, relaxation or their own fantasies. In order to make this world more interesting for a child, you should think about purchasing a children's bed designed in the shape of your favorite cartoon characters.

A wide variety of car beds have been developed for boys that will help the child imagine himself in the role of a racer. The best option would be a bed equipped with lighting. It will be very interesting to sleep in a car with glowing headlights and dimensions.

Car beds have also been designed for girls in a more delicate pink or white design. Additional lighting can be installed in the following areas:

• headlights;
• street racing lower lighting;
• lower contour headlights, which are cilia.

These models are equipped with a remote control that allows you to adjust the lighting from a distance.

Children are often afraid of the dark, so a bed with additional lighting will be a great alternative to a night light. You can arrange additional lighting in the bedroom above the bed, which will make children's sleep more restful. To do this, you can use spotlights or LED strip.

Illuminated zones

Lighting elements placed on the ceiling are considered to belong to the main lighting area, also called overhead and general. They should provide good illumination throughout the room.

To regulate the lighting intensity, you can use special switches. Let's consider the light sources used to create a light picture in the bedroom:

A traditional element is the chandelier located in the center of the ceiling. Modern bedrooms retain this element, preferring models that direct the light flux upward or sideways

Attention is also paid to shades that help create light that does not tire the eyes

If the ceiling decoration includes a plasterboard structure or a tension system, you can use spotlights located around the perimeter or along a certain contour that can replace the central chandelier.

In large rooms, an interesting result can be obtained by combining the first two options. In small rooms, such a number of light sources are usually not required. Here it would be appropriate to use local lighting in the form of a sconce, and at night a wall-mounted night light in the bedroom.

In recent years, the idea of ​​bottom lighting illuminating steps or an under-bed podium has become widespread. In these cases, the lamps are placed under the main floor level and covered with impact-resistant glass.

Due attention should be paid to the lighting of the dressing table, cabinets

Decorative lighting helps create a certain atmosphere, affects the mood of the owners, and can be a means of highlighting individual architectural details.

Modern models allow you to create a wide variety of combinations of lighting elements that contribute to a cozy atmosphere.

night lights for the bedroom

Backlight options

Bed lighting in a bedroom or children's room can be made:

• LED strip;
• from duralight.

An LED strip is a circuit board on which special light bulbs - LEDs - are located.

LED strip

The advantages of LED strip are:

• diversity of species;
• ease of installation. The tape has an adhesive base that allows you to fix the equipment on any surface;
• long period of use;
• minimal energy consumption;
• the ability to create specific effects, for example, a floating bed as in the photo earlier.

The disadvantages of LED strip include:

• higher cost compared to spotlights and other lighting devices;
• low color rendering coefficient.

LED strip allows you to make beds:

• with illumination from below, which can be located around the perimeter or at certain points (picture above);
• with lighting in the headboard. The LED strip can illuminate the headboard, wall, any shelves or decorative elements.

Using LED strip to illuminate decorative elements in the headboard

Duralight is a flexible cord containing incandescent lamps or LEDs.

Flexible glow cord

The advantages of a flexible cord are:

• complete moisture resistance;
• resistance to mechanical stress;
• ability to work in a wide temperature range from -20°C to +60°C;
• duration of use.

Each light bulb installed in the cord is designed for 25,000 hours of continuous use.

The following are produced using duralight:

• lighting under the bed;
• podium made of pallets with lighting.

Bed on a podium made of pallets with lighting

Peculiarities

The flying effect of a double bed in the interior of a bedroom was conceived and developed by designers of modern types of furniture. They came up with a way to mount the rear wall in which it carries the maximum load, and the auxiliary supports are located far from the edges of the horizontal plane of the bed in such a way that they are not visible from a standing position. An additional impression of floating on a cloud is created when the bottom lighting is turned on.

When the headboard wall is tightly connected to the wall, a number of unusual advantages arise, among which are the following:

• the bed is made with a large margin of safety and you should not be afraid of it falling;
• the base body has connections that will not loosen or begin to creak over time;
• convenience when cleaning, when you can easily wash the floor without bumping into furniture legs.

In addition to practical benefits, the style and beauty of a floating bed with lighting will become a source of pride and a desire to see the surprise of family and friends. Children will also really like magic furniture, and will have to think about purchasing the same for their children's room. Such a unique object is suitable for any style and will become the center of attention in every interior.

But it should be borne in mind that in a small room this effect will be largely lost due to limited space.

Types of Home LED Lighting

For home interiors, LED strip (LED strip) or duralight are usually used. They are energy saving and durable. But there are some differences between them. To make choosing easier, I suggest you understand their advantages and disadvantages.

Illuminating the bed using duralight

Duralight is a flexible cord with LEDs inside. Its main advantages include:

• protection from any damage;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• waterproofness and strength of the material.

Flaws:

• the price is higher than for LED strip;
• the glow is not very bright.

Requirements for bedside models

Let us outline the basic requirements that lamps must meet for comfortable and safe use:

• Compliance with safety standards. First of all, lamps must be fireproof and not emit toxic impurities.
• It is recommended to use LED or LED lamps instead of incandescent lamps.
• Choose a lamp so that the light does not shine directly into your eyes. It should dissipate gently.

Finally, don't forget about the interior. The lamp should fit organically into it, and not be dissonant. After all, an unsuitable lamp can ruin all your efforts to decorate the interior. At the same time, a stylish bright lamp can enliven even a boring and dull room.

When decorating the interior in modern styles, you should take into account the fact that trendy lamps are not always pleasing to the eye. Therefore, in addition to current trends, be guided by your own preferences: after all, you will be living in the room, and not the fashion designers from glossy magazines.

Preparation and installation options

At the preparatory stage, the size of the bed and the location for placing the LED strips and power supply are calculated. To do this, you will have to remove the mattress, find the optimal place to mount the LED strip so that its light is directed downward, and measure the length of all the segments that will be located around the perimeter of the structure. Then you need to select the type of light-emitting chips:

• SMD 3528 IP20 with a brightness of 420 lm, costing about 60 rubles/m;
• RGBW-SMD 5060 IP33 with a brightness of 2000 lm, costing about 200 rubles/m + RGBW controller;
• or some other intermediate option.

After this, you need to purchase an LED strip and a profile of the same length. Why the cost of a profile? Firstly, the LED strip will stick well to the clean and smooth surface of the profile, and secondly, it will serve as a radiator, since it is not recommended to operate fairly powerful LED strips without an additional heat sink. Often the supporting part of modern double beds is made of fibreboard (MDF) or wood, which have extremely low thermal conductivity. But even if the bed frame is made of steel, it is not advisable to glue LED segments to it. Only inside the aluminum profile will the LED strip be reliably protected from any mechanical impact, such as:

• vacuum cleaner tubes during cleaning;
• children's curious hands;
• teeth and paws of domestic animals.

You can use a cheaper option - a plastic cable channel. It costs an order of magnitude less and is sold in every hardware store. But it will no longer be possible to create very bright, let alone RGB, lighting for the bed. Plastic will not be able to dissipate heat from emitting crystals for a long time and effectively, which will lead to their degradation within the first year of operation. For installation in a cable channel, LED strip without silicone coating type SMD 3528 with an element density of 30, 60 or 120 pcs/m of any glow color is suitable.

At the last stage of preparatory work you need:

• cut the LED strip and profile into pieces of the required length;
• degrease the inner surface of the profile for reliable adhesion to the LED segments;
• prepare connecting wires and, if desired, a switch.

Useful tips

We looked at how to properly make LED lighting.

To achieve a positive result, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• A 50x50 mm SMD strip with 3 crystal LEDs will ensure a uniform glow of sufficient brightness.
• One SMD crystal strip 35x28 mm is used for scenery lighting.
• The LED strip has large LEDs that are placed in one plane. There are different LED densities, namely 30, 60, 130 and 240 pcs/meter. The power consumption and brightness of the glow depend on their quantity.

Decorative lighting will decorate the interior of any room. With a little effort you can install it yourself.

This does not require special knowledge or relevant experience. Use lighting when decorating your premises and enjoy the resulting effect.

Schematic diagram

The electrical circuit of an illuminated bed is extremely simple and consists of only 2 key elements: a power supply and an LED strip. If RGB or RGBW tape is used, then the circuit is supplemented with an RGB or RGBW controller. Below is a lighting diagram using a multi-color LED strip.

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Assembling and connecting the bed lighting

Depending on the type of LED strip and the location of the power source, select a cable of the appropriate length and number of wires. For safety reasons, as well as to ensure sufficient load capacity, it is better to use double-insulated stranded copper cable with a cross-section of 1.0 mm2. It is flexible, tins well and calmly (without overheating) passes current up to 6 A.

It is highly undesirable to use twisted pair cables as the power cable for bed lighting. The cross-section of one core is approximately 0.2 mm2, which means it can pass no more than 1.5 A, and then with gradual melting of the insulation from overheating. So to connect powerful RGBW strips you need a more reliable option.

To electrically connect individual lighting areas located around the perimeter of the bed, you can use special connectors with existing wires. This method will speed up the assembly process and allow the structure to be quickly disassembled in the future. If this method is unacceptable, then all sections will have to be soldered together with separate wires.

You can learn how to properly solder an LED strip from this article.

Having all the necessary parts of the LED bed lighting, you can begin assembly in the following sequence:

• glue the LED strip to the profile;
• solder the wires observing polarity or fasten them with connectors;
• connect the power source and perform a test run;
• Fill the soldering area inside the profile with hot glue;
• Attach the finished lighting to the base using standard latches, screws or ties, depending on the type of bed.

For greater lighting effect, one of the 4 LED strips is attached behind the back of a double bed at the headboard, directing the light flux upward. Exposed live parts of the RGB controller, power supply and wires are reliably insulated to prevent fire and electric shock.

A bed with LED lighting will be much more functional if the controller has a built-in wi-fi module. In this version, the backlight can be controlled from a smartphone, easily changing the brightness and color. In addition, the program allows you to set the time to turn on/off the bed lighting, set an alarm with a smooth increase in brightness, and use other useful functions.

Using LEDs

One of the suitable elements for decorative lighting is LEDs. When an electric current passes, they emit light.

The brightness of the glow depends on the chemical composition used in them. Before you make LED backlighting, you need to understand its advantages:

• they have a rich range of colors;
• their heating occurs in a short period of time;
• are environmentally friendly and safe elements.

When connecting them, a voltage stabilizer is used. This makes it possible to increase the durability of their operation to several decades with an intensity of work of 15 hours a day.

Bed lighting with LED strip

An LED strip is a board with LEDs placed on it. It also has its pros and cons. The advantages include the following:

• easy installation due to the adhesive layer;
• ease of use, compactness;
• the price is lower than for duralight.

Flaws:

• low moisture resistance;
• lack of protection from mechanical damage.

Most often, LED strip is used to illuminate the bed. Now let's look at the installation methods step by step.

The Downside of Focus

A “floating” bed only looks like it’s floating. It actually has attachment points, but they are positioned so that they are not visible. If you plan to make such a bed, you need to come to terms with the fact that you can’t put any boxes or drawers there, all the charm will be lost. On the contrary, the floor itself can be made very beautiful, because it will be clearly visible, but you will have to wash or clean the surface often.

Depending on what kind of walls, floor and size of the room you have, you need to choose a mounting method.

wall mounting.

This method of fastening makes the appearance of the bed especially impressive in a large room. The floors under the bed are visible from any point, no legs are visible, a distinct feeling of miracle is created.

However, everyone understands that miracles do not happen, everything obeys the laws of physics. Therefore, the master must calculate that the fastening, as well as the wall itself at the fastening point, will have to withstand the load in the form of the weight of the bed structure itself, a mattress, textiles, as well as two adults, plus children sometimes crawling towards them.

Also, such a bed cannot be rearranged anywhere; it is mounted only once. All these nuances must be taken into account. Due to the complexity of the design, such fasteners are used very rarely.

fastening to the wall and floor.

The frame is attached with one edge to the wall, and the other to a small leg, invisible under the bottom of the bed.

legs made of high-strength glass. The bed frame is attached to a special design of transparent glass legs that can withstand a vertical load of several tons.

without fastenings.

The bed frame has legs, but they are not made in the corners, like a regular bed, but closer to the center of the structure. They can be made in the form of a box, or they can simply be thin and light. And “dissolve” on the light floor. The base of the bed, on which the frame rests, may be darker than the main bed. Due to this, a “floating” effect is achieved.

In the photo below you can see an example of a bed design, “floating” due to the structure on legs moved to the center, equipped with LEDs for illumination.

metal frame.

The frame of such a bed can be made not only of metal, but also of wood. Below are diagrams and photos.

ceiling mount. Heavy chains make such a bed not so “airy”, but if the goal is to free up the floors, then it has been achieved.

Ropes are also used as ceiling fastenings.

Everyone is free to evaluate the convenience and comfort of sleeping on a floating bed for themselves. Despite the apparent instability of such beds, more and more designers are offering bedroom design options using such beds. By applying the knowledge gained, it is quite possible to become your own designer.

More information on how to create a “floating” bed yourself can be found in the video tutorials at the end of the article.

Installation of LED strip

• Buy LED strip according to the size of your bed. Use the same principle to select a profile. The LED strip can already be found with an existing power supply, but if you bought the parts separately, then the power supply and other elements are connected using a soldering iron, according to the diagram below.
• Cut the tape and profile into pieces of the required length.
• Install a profile following the instructions in the photo below. Do not forget to degrease the mounting surface of the future lighting.

• If you decide to use RGBW tape, then make sure that there is an RGBW controller in the circuit. If it is missing, buy it separately and connect it using a soldering iron.
• Below is a diagram using RGBW.

• According to the diagram, connect all the elements together and check for functionality.
• Be sure to insulate exposed joints and solder joints.

If you want to add some zest to the design of your bedroom, then using the same principle you can use LED lighting for shelves, headboards, etc. Let me remind you that it is easier to purchase an LED strip with a power supply included if you do not consider yourself a jack of all trades.

This completes the installation of the bed lighting.

From all that has been said, we can conclude that LED lighting is the best analogue to conventional lighting. With the help of such lighting, you can create an unusual bedroom design, with your own hands.

Conclusion

Now you know all the main options for bed lighting and can choose the optimal solution for your bedroom. The video will tell and clearly show additional information on the topic, and if you have questions, write them below in the comments.

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How to illuminate a bed with LED strip: step-by-step instructions

Now let's move on to the most important thing and try to talk about how to make lighting in the bed yourself. In fact, there are no special problems in this matter, the main thing is to show a little patience and desire.

1. Initially we must determine the length of our tape. Here we need to measure the bed and think about where our tape will be attached. The final length of the tape should differ from your measurements by about 5%, this will avoid possible problems.
2. Next, you need to think about how you will connect the tape. This is what the standard scheme looks like, based on which option you chose.

3. Now we must determine the place where we will attach our tape. It is optimal to place it at the bottom of the bed, this is what will allow you to achieve optimal lighting. Initially, it is recommended to fasten it with clamps; they will serve for a long time; if the design of the bed does not allow this, read our instructions further.
4. The place where you will glue the tape must be degreased. Alcohol or purified gasoline are suitable for such purposes.
5. According to the chosen scheme, you need to connect everything together and check its functionality. If everything is in order, then you managed to make the backlight correctly. And so that you don’t make a mistake, we found a few more videos for you on the Internet.

After watching this video, you can effortlessly create high-quality bed lighting in your home.

Note! Instead of the usual LED strip, you can use durlight. It has similar characteristics and is lower in cost. However, the light of its glow leaves much to be desired, so it’s up to you to decide.

Necessary materials

If you want to illuminate your bed with LED strip, then you need to make a choice. To avoid making a mistake here, we recommend reading the article: how to choose an LED strip. In the meantime, we will tell you a few main options:

1. You can use LED strip from a 220 Volt network. It has a very low price, however, the brightness of the glow is too high.

2. You can also save money if you use ordinary tape. It can be purchased at a regular store. Please note that this type of tape requires an additional power supply.
3. If you want to make unusual lighting, then choose RGB tape, it has several shades of colors. Such a tape can be controlled using special controls. In addition to such a tape, you must buy a control panel and an RGB controller.

Please note that each of these options has different costs. However, the higher it is, the better it will look in your interior.

The nuances of working with duralight

In view of the technical features of such a lighting device, several points should be noted that should be taken into account when making lighting from a light cord:

1. if you are joining several pieces for a bed, make sure they have the same characteristics;
2. connectors are selected according to the shape and number of contacts of the connected cords;
3. The connection points must be dry without visible damage to the insulation;
4. before turning it on, unwind it and check its functionality, but you can assemble and mount the backlight from duralight only in the switched off state;
5. the cord has a special hermetic sheath, which you must keep intact, but if you damage the silicone during the installation process, this place is sealed with insulation;
6. If you want the cord to not only light up, but also enter the blinking mode, install the controller along with the adapter.

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Photos of unusual bed lighting options

Winter Garden

In the conditions of urban infrastructure and long winters, such an area will become an island of relaxation.

The popularity of the winter garden is growing every day. These structures are often found in shopping centers, offices, mansions and even apartments.

For their full functioning, you need to figure out how to make lighting for seedlings. There are some features:

• Most plants need light radiation from 1 to 5 lux, but there are also exotic plants with specific standards;
• for mountain plants it is necessary to create the maximum amount of sunlight;
• plants from dark forests and crevices are unpretentious to light;
• Tropical plants need warmth and bright light.

If these conditions are met, the wonderful view of lush vegetation and its flowers will delight the human eye for a long time.

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Many table lamps come with a base that attaches directly to the tabletop, so as not to take up useful counter space. Such lamps can be mounted not only on the table, but also on the headboard. The flexible leg allows you to direct the flow of light exactly where you need it - this is a convenient function for reading, and it is also possible to adjust the intensity of the backlight. If it is not possible to install the lamp on the headboard, attach ordinary handles to the wall on which you can fix the lamp. This option will allow you to adjust the level of the lamp in height.