Hello everyone,
I am planning to get an Ikea Platsa shelving unit and would like to add lighting to it afterward. My specific question is: How can I retrofit Ikea PLATSA shelves with lighting without significantly changing the design, using a simple but effective system?
I am open to suggestions regarding the type of lighting (e.g., LED strips, spotlights), the best way to route the wiring, and what to watch out for to ensure the fixture operates safely while keeping installation effort minimal.
Since I don't have much experience with electrical work, a clear instruction guide or tips for safe solutions would be very helpful. Are there any specific product guidelines or known kits that work well with PLATSA?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
I am planning to get an Ikea Platsa shelving unit and would like to add lighting to it afterward. My specific question is: How can I retrofit Ikea PLATSA shelves with lighting without significantly changing the design, using a simple but effective system?
I am open to suggestions regarding the type of lighting (e.g., LED strips, spotlights), the best way to route the wiring, and what to watch out for to ensure the fixture operates safely while keeping installation effort minimal.
Since I don't have much experience with electrical work, a clear instruction guide or tips for safe solutions would be very helpful. Are there any specific product guidelines or known kits that work well with PLATSA?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
emingu schrieb:
Do you maybe have a tip on the best way to run a cable to an outlet behind a wall or long pieces of furniture? I was worried that you might have to chisel into the walls or something.I completely understand that—I was also wondering how to hide the cables for my Platsa lighting without damaging the apartment.
What helped me was using flat cables, which you can often easily slide between the wall and furniture without them being visible. There are also very thin cable channels that can be fixed to the wall with strong adhesive or small nails.
Sometimes you have to experiment a bit to find the best route for the cable along the wall so that the bends aren’t too sharp. And very important: keep convenience in mind, making sure the outlet is easily accessible in case you need to unplug something quickly.
Regarding retrofitting: I was also nervous about electrical work, but simple LED strips with USB accessories are really beginner-friendly and safe. No worries!
All the best to you, it will turn out great!
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