Hello everyone,
I am currently planning to install LED interior lighting in my IKEA Besta wall unit to better illuminate the shelves and give the furniture a more modern look. I have a few questions about the best way to install LED lighting inside the BESTA components.
I am especially interested in the following points:
- Which LED system is best suited – LED strips, light bars, or prefabricated modules?
- How can I mount the LEDs neatly inside without damaging the furniture surfaces?
- What kind of power supply is recommended, especially regarding safety and appearance (hiding cables, etc.)?
- Are there any special considerations for routing power cables through the usually quite narrow and sometimes not fully continuous side panels?
- How should I proceed if I want to control the lighting via remote control or an app?
Maybe someone in this forum has experience with this exact furniture and can provide a step-by-step guide or tips.
I look forward to your replies and thank you in advance!
I am currently planning to install LED interior lighting in my IKEA Besta wall unit to better illuminate the shelves and give the furniture a more modern look. I have a few questions about the best way to install LED lighting inside the BESTA components.
I am especially interested in the following points:
- Which LED system is best suited – LED strips, light bars, or prefabricated modules?
- How can I mount the LEDs neatly inside without damaging the furniture surfaces?
- What kind of power supply is recommended, especially regarding safety and appearance (hiding cables, etc.)?
- Are there any special considerations for routing power cables through the usually quite narrow and sometimes not fully continuous side panels?
- How should I proceed if I want to control the lighting via remote control or an app?
Maybe someone in this forum has experience with this exact furniture and can provide a step-by-step guide or tips.
I look forward to your replies and thank you in advance!
Thank you all for the tips and advice – they really helped me get a clear overview.
To summarize and outline my current plan:
- I will use LED strips with approximately 3000K and a CRI above 80 that are dimmable.
- For mounting, I will use aluminum profiles secured to the back panels with strong double-sided tape.
- The power supply will be a 12V power adapter, which I will hide at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
- I will route the cables through the existing openings in the back panel, only widening them slightly if necessary.
- For control, I will use a Wi-Fi enabled remote to operate the lighting via smartphone.
- Ventilation slots will be discreetly placed in a hidden location to prevent heat buildup.
If I am satisfied with the results, I will gladly share pictures or experiences.
Thanks again for your support!
To summarize and outline my current plan:
- I will use LED strips with approximately 3000K and a CRI above 80 that are dimmable.
- For mounting, I will use aluminum profiles secured to the back panels with strong double-sided tape.
- The power supply will be a 12V power adapter, which I will hide at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
- I will route the cables through the existing openings in the back panel, only widening them slightly if necessary.
- For control, I will use a Wi-Fi enabled remote to operate the lighting via smartphone.
- Ventilation slots will be discreetly placed in a hidden location to prevent heat buildup.
If I am satisfied with the results, I will gladly share pictures or experiences.
Thanks again for your support!