LED strip lighting.

https://www.ledsupply.com/led-strips/cob-led-strip-lights

You'll need a bridge rectifier between your AC transformer and the LED strip. Something like this:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/nte-electronics,-inc/NTE5300/11653012?utm_adgroup=NTE%20Electonics%2C%20INC&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_DK%2BSupplier_Tier%201%20-%20Block%201&utm_term=&utm_content=NTE%20Electonics%2C%20INC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlYXwos_z-AIV1f7jBx3DDgIXEAQYAiABEgJIMPD_BwE

Be sure your transformer has sufficient wattage (VA) to power the strip you use, otherwise increase the transformer size.

Hi,

Thank you for that suggestion. I'll look into the specs on my tranformer, etc. and also how to wire the bridge rectifier.

I always thought of strip lighting as decorative, but it sounds like you think it could provide useful lighting.

I'll start learning more about it and look forward to having light in that closet!

Consider a battery-powered LED fixture. I had a poorly lit nook in my MBR closet and installed a motion-activated fixture that runs off AA batteries. The light cost about $15 and took about 5 minutes to attach to the 2 screws that hold it in place.

Thanks for that idea. That would certainly be easier. I guess since I found the wiring, I want to try to use it, however the wiring is there whether I use it or not, and maybe a battery powered light would be a good option. . Can you send me the brand and/or model of your light? I'm sure there are many available but a personal recommendation is always good to have. How long do the batteries last?

There are lots of those fixtures available and how frequently you change batteries depends on how often/long the light is on and how many batteries the fixture holds. Mine has 4 AA's, and I probably only replace them once a year, but the light is on only for a minute or so a day. My fixture is probably almost 10 years old, so you would be best just going on Amazon and searching for "motion-activated LED lamps," as they new ones are probably better than mine. I also see there are some now that are rechargeable, which might be worth looking into.

Will do. Thank you.