Misc

Puck lights work well under cabinets, inside cabinets and in niches. The discs come as battery-powered or plug-in units, sold individually or in kits in a wide range of prices, from about $10 to $80.

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Rope light illuminates this family room's tray ceiling.

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The latest LED product to come on the market is known as the smart bulb, because you can control it from your smart phone, tablet or Wi-Fi network. With apps and products like the Philips Hue Lightbulb and others still in the works you can change the color and brightness of the bulb and set different lighting effects. Because LEDs come in all colors of the spectrum and are highly customizable, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

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Rope lighting works well for outdoor applications, because it's encased in a durable plastic tubing. It's perfect for patios, railings, walkways, stairs and landscape edging.

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SaveEmail Color-changing strips trace the outline of this vanity mirror. This lighting can go anywhere in the home where you want to get creative and play with color and light.

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Color-changing strip lighting in this kitchen casts a soft blue glow behind the custom glass backsplash. The lighting shifts between various colors throughout the day and night. The average cost for a decent-quality LED color-changing system is $500 for 17 feet with a controller and driver.

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