skip to main content

How did you do the lighting under the steps?

11 years ago

Is that LED strip lighting? Thanks.

Cantilevered concrete stairs w/ lighting underneath · More Info

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

allan95762
11 years ago
Most definitely LED strip lights. Easy to just glue it under the bullnose of the steps. With some elbow grease and time, you can get this done for <$100. The strip lights are ~$12 for 5 meters.

If you plan on putting these lights outdoor, you should absolutely leverage your landscape lights if you have them. Its way easier and cheaper than to use the standard 120V transformer. Your landscape transformer outputs 12V AC. You need 12V DC for the LED. I recommend you get one of these to get the conversion done. It is a very small device so makes it easier to hide. 1/3 the cost of buying the transformers and a timer to control it (or worst, trying to find an outlet for the transformer). You can get it from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SGMW4K8 A demo is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzarYlOnPc?
PRO
Pistils Landscape Design + Build
11 years ago
Hi New1344 -- these are LED exterior rope lights. As Allan mentioned, they are widely available online. Best of luck with your landscape project!
PRO
Charles McClure - Professional Site Planning
10 years ago
Very nice work. Very beautiful and tasteful. You nailed it. Light is soft and warm.
PRO
Kate Markham-Zantvoort
9 years ago
Beautiful work!

Related Stories

DISASTER PREP & RECOVERY Remodeling After Water Damage: Tips From a Homeowner Who Did It

By Judith Taylor Designs

Learn the crucial steps and coping mechanisms that can help when flooding strikes your home

BUDGETING YOUR PROJECT Houzz Call: What Did Your Kitchen Renovation Teach You About Budgeting?

By Erin Carlyle

Cost is often the biggest shocker in a home renovation project. Share your wisdom to help your fellow Houzzers

FUN HOUZZ Double Take: Did MoMA Drop a Mini House in the Yard?

By Becky Harris

Or maybe it's garden art or even a modernist-loving giant's step stool. Use your imagination, then get the true tale here

VALENTINE’S DAY Tell Us: Why Did You Fall in Love With Your House?

By Vanessa Brunner

What was it about your house that made your heart flutter? Share your photo, and it could make the Houzz homepage

Let's Dish! Did You Watch the Flipping Out Premiere?

By Becky Harris

Contemporary Remodel Kicks off Design Show's New Season. What Did You Think?

ARCHITECTURE Roots of Style: Where Did Your House Get Its Look?

By Steven Corley Randel, Architect

Explore the role of architectural fashions in current designs through 5 home styles that bridge past and present

BATHROOM WORKBOOK A Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Your Bathroom Vanity

Here are six decisions to make with your pro to get the best vanity layout, look and features for your needs

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING No Fall Guys, Please: Ideas for Lighting Your Outdoor Steps

By Marianne Lipanovich

Safety and beauty go hand in hand when you light landscape stairways and steps with just the right mix

SHOP HOUZZ Shop Houzz: Industrial Chic Bathroom Lighting Under $199

Urban-style bath sconces and pendants in dark finishes and bright colors

DECORATING GUIDES Step-by-Step: Dress Your Home in Velvety Black

By Erin Lang Norris

Decorating with black: 12 ways to work up from a small dark accessory to an ebony-walled room

Sponsored

More Discussions

How to make kitchen less bland

26

how would arrange this long narrow living room

20

marble floating bathroom sink

5

HELP! Wallpaper ideas for powder guest bath

15

Design dilemma 1923 Chicago Tudor exterior ideas

7