I Made Cove Lighting for My Apartment

[@LunationLab]

Hey folks! Since this video is taking off a few years down the road, I just wanted to drop a message. Thank you so so much for all your kind words. I'm speechless. This channel has always been something I've done time-permitting and evolved between different subjects. Most of all I'm really passionate about design projects. Interiors, products, anything thoughtful created. So in the next few months, stay tuned for more videos. I'm starting a blog and newsletter on lunationlab.com. I'm moving soon and will have a whole office space ready for projects. Exciting stuff! Talk soon. -Jackson

[@timonroehrbacher]

Wow I absolutely love your video! Thank you so much. I am about to move to a new apartment and I’m super excited now! Greetings from Austria :)

[@6884]

where's the video about the three ingredients meal??

[@advait35]

test

[@computergal8615]

you should make a video about how you did the lighting in your bedroom in your opening shot! That looks amazing and I would love to see how you did that!

[@jason2014]

I'm sorry, but sticking my baseboards out from the wall and leaving an ugly gap along all my walls is not the most visually pleasant thing

[@montespaul]

i like how you make all the lights match your moustache

[@megaman9422]

lmao :D

[@skii_mask_]

soft and warm?

[@JohnsLounge]

Bruh 😂😂😂💀

[@stock7628]

lmfao

[@stock7628]

Not just the lights, just about everything in the entire video

[@PTSOPHOTO]

absolutely came in clutch with showing the color cord company. that's gonna help with quite a few projects coming up!

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you! I always make sure to coordinate my outfit and accessories with my moustache, it adds an element of fun to my look.

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment. I take pride in coordinating my outfit and accessories to create a cohesive look. It's all about attention to detail and creating a stylish appearance.

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you so much! I always try to coordinate my look, including my moustache, with the lights around me for a cohesive and stylish aesthetic. It's all about attention to detail and creating a harmonious visual effect.

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you! I always try to coordinate my outfit and accessories with my moustache to create a cohesive and stylish look. It's all about attention to detail and making a statement!

[@iplxel7888]

@@NataliaNovak-me5ph what in the chat gpt are these responses

[@boingooffroad]

Quick tip to avoid the splitting of the wood. Drill pilot holes in the wood before using the wood screws. Pilot holes are drilled with drill bits that are typically the diameter of the screw minus the threads. Seems like more steps but it goes quick. And since the base board was mdf you only need the pilot holes in the wood.

[@LunationLab]

Thanks for the tip! I do have small drill bits I could have done that with. You're totally right.

[@nokidding152]

Came here to say the same thing ... a year late :) also get a countersink bit. I love my countersunk screws. So smooth--significant upgrade in how my projects feel

[@hundvd_7]

So _that's_ why I'm meant to drill pilot holes, TIL

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

That's great to hear! It's all about adding your personal touch to your style. Have fun experimenting with different looks and keep rocking that coordinated outfit and accessories with your moustache!

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

You're welcome! I believe that putting effort into my outfit and accessories not only reflects my personal style, but also shows respect for those I interact with. Looking put-together is important to me, and I'm glad you noticed.

[@eflizotte]

It’s important to note that as length increases, voltage will drop and the tape will start to progressively dim… it’s a good idea to test first and find that diminishing point so you know where to start a new strip to minimize the effect of the voltage drop. In some applications, with the use of a 2>1 cable, you can split the power and send it to both sides of the strip. This varies based on if you’re using a dimmer ahead of the tape or not

[@hubey]

2 Things to consider: 1. It will collect house dust. Solution is to have a clear or frosted plastic strip run along the top. 2. If you get an RGB + Bi Colour Warm & Cool White LED strip, you can make the strip go through all the sunlight colour spectrum. From peak bluish daylight, to sunset red. This way you can match the outside light and preserve natural circadian rhythms. (FYI blue light is actually good, just at the right time (middle of the day). Blue light is only bad once the sun has gone down.)

[@anisolo07]

Great info!

[@utkarsh_8066]

Thank you for being as detailed . . makes all the difference between actually accomplishing it and getting merely halfway done.

[@NicholasByrneVideo]

one major issue i see with this design is that you will see the pixel tape from above. professional lighting designers go to great lengths to hide the tape from all viewing angles. i would suggust placing the tape on the side of the molding, and putting a strip of wood above it to hide the tape. then paint everything white on the interior to maximize the amount of light pushed out.

[@TheWotsa]

Bro the whole video, the aesthetics, the videography, the content *chef’s kiss*

[@anisolo07]

Amen!

[@poiuh12321]

Just recreated this for my apartment living room. It came out SO good! Thanks for the inspiration and helpful tutorial 😁 One adjustment I made was to attach the strip lights to a piece of bent aluminum (I just folded some aluminum foil until it was rigid enough) This allowed me to adjust the angle of the lights so they're not facing straight up. The metal will also absorb the heat of the LEDs better than wood

[@a11aaa11a]

Great video! It looks great. A few notes from someone who has done a lottt of LED lighting: (1) 24 V is almost always better than 12 V so you can use longer strands without becoming dim at the end (2) Get high-CRI lights, otherwise the color of people and other things in the room will be off, usually quite significantly (3) Get variable color temperature lights so you can vary them based on time of day and improve your circadian rhythm (4) Get a zigbee (or WLED) controller so you can integrate with your smart home (Home Assistant is the best!)

[@ducttaperulestheworl]

Love me some high CRI strips. But do you think they sell bi-colour strips for these? Or do you run 2 strips of LED's of different colour temperature?

[@sockbubbles6038]

Your channel is super under rated , the editing and cinematography is amazing! Keep up the good work

[@nagyba]

Never thought Ill be getting interior design advice from Ray Gillette :O Awesome

[@toastedbleucheese]

dude i genuinely can’t believe this channel only has 5k subs from an amazing video from 2 years ago. this is such a peculiar but insanely formal, and entertaining video. The editing, the camera quality, the lighting (ironic, in a video studying aesthetic lighting lol) it’s all so tasteful!!! thank you so much for sharing this when you did. always know that just cuz a video didn’t blow up right away, it also isn’t voided from blowing up and being seen in the future. so always create. always share. keep doing. the payoff is undeniably worth it in the end. thank you.

[@PaoYong]

Absolutely love the format of this. Straight to the point while staying classy and ADHD friendly.

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate the encouragement and will definitely continue putting effort into my style. It's fun to experiment and express myself through fashion. Your support means a lot to me!

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you for the encouragement! I agree, fashion is all about expressing yourself and having fun. I will definitely continue to rock my moustache with confidence and experiment with different styles. Keep on shining!

[@vkmi5776]

7:20 you can also drill a smaller hole with a drill bit before drilling the screw, so that there is less material to expand when the screw goes in, and also you already have a guide for the screw to follow.

[@masonguillory3790]

50 seconds in and already hit the like button, thanks for keeping this video up, I'm trying to light my apartment. Bought some string lights and realized it just didn't look as intentional and cohesive as I'd hoped. I'm well past the "dorm room" stage of things and I needed a more coordinated solution. THANK YOU!

[@gertchy]

i'm torn because i love this bespoke homemade approach to lighting, but at the same time i feel like those diodes are super visible just standing near the fixture. would have loved to see the incorporation of a diffuser like you showed in the beginning of the video to reduce glare!

[@khalilv96]

Just use a rope light instead soo there is no visible diodes

[@hl2run]

Put it on a zigbee controller and Home assistant can help you make it adaptable and automated.

[@blindovermatter3054]

Haven’t even gotten through the video yet but I just wanted to say thank you for having a voiceover for the text on screen, that goes along way to making me follow your content and be able to know what’s going on so props to you for that! Fantastic integration of accessibility :-)

[@kanechac6381]

THANK YOU for explaining everything super clearly and adding the amazing graphics.

[@tubbycustard8866]

the algo has picked you up, great vid! love how it came out

[@SlashSlashRobert]

Great build! Suggestion to help the light bounce even further: Silver Aluminum Tape. Stuff's highly reflective and will serve to help bounce the light further, if that's what you'd want. Really enjoyed this, and can't wait to try it out myself!

[@AdamWSnyder]

Neat idea and solution to a common renter dilemma. I wonder how much your build collects dust and pet hair over time, and if it might be a good idea to put a diffusing plastic cover over the strip to make it easier to vacuum, and prevent hair from getting stuck on a diode.

[@markusbartkowiak3813]

I have something smiliar and it is a huge dust catcher and not so easy to celan because of that small gap. Just invest few more bucks for a smooth plexiglass cover for the top :) Great video!

[@JC-kl7qv]

videos like yours is the reason why youtube is a treasure trove. I have no doubt your channel will grow big. Many thanks from Asia

[@milantocinovski8614]

This video is great. Dracula is the best person for design a room lighting.

[@mikalaybourn]

Honestly, inverting this and mounting it in the ceiling I think would look so much cooler. Don’t get me wrong, it does looks cool. But I think mounting this in the ceiling can make it look like a proper built-in recessed lighting

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

You're welcome! I appreciate your kind words and am thrilled that my style resonates with you. Your support means the world to me, and I'm excited to continue showcasing my unique fashion perspective. Thank you for being a wonderful source of inspiration and encouragement!

[@wonderfulmystical4316]

How the hell do you not have soooo many more subscribers? Magnificent video, perfectly executed and so high quality. Love your calm tone of voice. And you still deliver excitement for the topic. Absolutely awesome!

[@LM-spam1]

Thought the same!

[@Bintechable]

Thought that too da hell?

[@hanmira]

Right? The video is as if it was made by a channel as big as Architectural Digest

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

Thank you for the compliment! It's always nice to receive positive feedback on my style choices. I believe that taking the time to put together a well thought out outfit shows that I care about how I present myself to others. I'm glad that my efforts are appreciated.

[@NataliaNovak-me5ph]

I'm grateful for your positive feedback on my style. It motivates me to keep exploring and sharing my personal fashion sense. Thank you for your encouragement and support along the way!

[@FirstGameFreak1000]

This is the most millennial project (soft string lighting a millennial gray rented city apartment behind a bike) accomplished with the most boomer skills (carpentry through three methods of wood joining, cutting to length, and rewiring internal electrical from AC120V To DC12V and extension cord).

[@angryakita3870]

You can also get RGBCCT or RGBWW strips, which have dedicated white leds.

[@hmj.seward2015]

I've been wanting an idea on how to put LED dim light in the bathroom and the only place is the floor- this idea is AWESOME!

[@jz1662]

2:35 you can also choose RGBW or RGBCCT led strip

[@beto____6442]

I got stoned just looking at this dude

[@GabeBasma]

Hey, nice video and apartment. You can drill pilot holes in your corner molding (or anything you're trying to put screws through, really) to prevent it from splitting.

[@michellepamela4445]

Thank you for showing a renter friendly solution!

[@benjovanovic5177]

i think some warmer light like 2700k would have fitted better but it still looks awsome

[@ChrisRyu2024]

You are what diffused lighting would look like if it's a person.

[@prbshlvr]

You explained everything about the process in so much detail. Thank you

[@hekkensnatser]

I might do this like, this week, with an Ikea shelf that's currently just my media console. I could literally clean it up, stick the strip to the back and be done

[@yousillyenglishknnniigit8205]

Very very very good video. Simple and so informative for the common people. Just perfect. Thank you

[@wasimbalsheh1819]

great video, you have very nice wall colors, mind sharing what paint brand colors you used?

[@ogkoby]

Same idea!

[@robbykidman]

Great tips. But my problem would be the dust it could gather. I might go for lamps.

[@ryank5373]

That was really well done. I was looking for a solution to do mostly down lighting in baseboards, but this has me realizing that so long as it is diffuse lighting it pretty much always looks great.

[@hanifmckagan4448]

those self taper screws are made to dig not to drill. if you want to fasten anything with it, drill a hole in the material you want to attach so the screws only dig into the base material

[@SpruceHouse]

Drill out a hole before putting screws in to avoid splitting wood, i usually use a drill bit 50-70% of the size of the screw i use. 10/10 design though!

[@jordankay8578]

We moved out of the hood to a condo and the upstairs bedrooms don't have ceiling lights. You'd think I'd be bummed but id take no ceiling lights over being in our old neighborhood anyway and it gives me the perfect opp to set up a rwnter friendly indirect led lighting

[@zonky85]

You can avoid splitting you angle molding by pre-drilling and countersinking your holes. Torque doesn't matter, other than the fact that it drives the screw in further, applying greater wedge force at the hole. If you want it to last, add glue to the joint. The screws will be your clamps.

[@murmeldin]

one of the most relaxing videos i've seen on yt in the last days 💆‍♂

[@olivermedd9586]

good video! Im sure you know by now, but if you drill the correct sized pilot hole before using screws, you wont split the wood as easily

[@antwanraze5627]

To avoid splitting wood in the future, I heard it was a good idea to drill a pilot hole. Very nice video !

[@needamuffin]

My problem with things like this is the depth. I love the idea, but 2in baseboards are a huge no-go for me, especially since I already have .75in baseboards in my place with 1in quarter-round. I need a solution that minimizes the depth so that 1) it is easier to install without having to move everything in my apartment and 2) it looks better. It'd also be nice to be capped so that dust and debris can't get down in the cavity.

[@rockstar745896]

I am curious - is the floorboard flush with the wall? How would you go about doing this for the ceiling?

[@br0s4ver56]

Pre drill holes for the screws, that way they won't split the wood (as much at least).

[@MultiOlelukoe]

Indeed, it's a good, informative video I was looking for. I'm surprised it has so few likes. Thank you!

[@galaxytrio]

Love the design, and the design in the video. Handsome guy as well.

[@LunationLab]

Can't say I disagree.

[@TheMuseap]

heres a tip too. Get the neon LED lights (search them like this). They have a solid color and automatically look nicer and brighter than the regular leds

[@TheReasonWhyIStoppedYou]

This is the best quality shot I’ve ever seen.

[@mrbrakelol]

Only took me a minute or two to realise he wasnt talking about Roger Deakins' cove lighting...

[@jamesmcpherson3924]

Just a heads up, if the power supply is sending dc, you may end up with low voltage/flickering leds if your wire is too long. Dc is like throwing a baseball.

[@rachaelb9164]

You should still use shrink tubing over the little screw in barrel connectors.

[@danf4447]

nice. tat would also make a cool lighted picture frame.

[@spickett10]

Can’t wait for the masterclass!

[@LunationLab]

"Jackson Casimiro teaches overthinking."

[@m_t_jawaad]

I don't know who you are, don't know what you do, don't know what's the channel is about but saw this video only halfway through and already loved it, clicked that like button, subscribed and looking forward to future videos.

[@erinrising2799]

this would look super cool in a movie theater room (if I ever have a home big enough to have a movie theater room)

[@Gamen4Bros]

Great vid

[@jaredeh2]

Nice look. Try hightemp hot glue or cyanoacrylate glue and/or predrilling for the screws.

[@94yavor]

Just a question: You now have a gap which will collect dust and you can actually see the light from above right ? Or am I missing something ? Thanks if you reply

[@darkroastsoul]

Amazing video. The dimmer has been the solution to all my problems but unfortunately the link is no longer working and an Amazon search has not returned a working substitute just yet. I found outlet dimmers, but not specifically ones for string lights. Maybe further searching will do. :)

[@mikeryan2802]

Clever and simple. Nice.

[@ogkoby]

Can i ask what is your paint wall color and brand. Its look awesome!

[@hennahannnah]

Do you have an update on how well the self-adhesive on the light strips has adhered? In my experience the provided adhesive is not the greatest. I like to add a cushy double stick like Gorilla mounting tape, especially if the strip is attached to a vertical surface. Then again, maybe the adhesive has improved in recent years.

[@youtubeus3rname]

If the color beige was a human being, you'd be that :) Loved the video!

[@WildLionZ]

Quality content and presentation mate! Keep it up.

[@KenCrocodile]

Dope video man. Definitely will help in adding an atmosphere to the room. Random question though, what is the name of the song playing in the background of Act 2?

[@CHIOTIS1821]

You should drill pilot holes for screws in delicate wood in the future

[@KRYFORME]

This is a great idea and I may figure out a way to do this is my next renovation. Good job !

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

Hey can I ask, are you doing your own editing on these videos or do you contract that out? I love the cuts, graphics, and effects and would love to hire whoever is helping you if you’re not doing this yourself.

[@gingerwhale871]

Cool video! Where’s that little mesh gym console from that your to stands on?

[@isabellamarcelin7803]

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Love your channel!

[@LunationLab]

Thank you!

[@dadlifegaming3407]

I don't know how KZbin knows I would like this.

[@zenithua]

Whaat?? Absolutely high level editing!!! How did you do those section split and wiring schemes?

[@LunationLab]

Thank you! All custom in After Effects.

[@zenithua]

@@LunationLab subscribed

[@angus2170]

Awesome video - easy to follow and understand. Keep it up!

[@nikina-b2c]

Such an amazing video . . Not just the content but the technical aspects of the video are top-notch. Great job . . Hope you grow your channel.

[@Rev8691]

I think some soft RGB usage would look really nice in this build to be honest.

[@gonkillua14]

i dont even need this, the video is just pretty and nice to look at

[@swanily]

Your channel is so cool! Totally binging all the videos now.

[@anhtnguyen9980]

That’s a great idea! I will reproduce it for my living room. Thanks!

[@rdi7371]

What a nice channel, and your vids are also really captive and nice to watch

[@hellevatia]

So easy, such a nice look! Woaw 👌🏻

[@user-df3kp9nn7b]

Echoing what everyone said already: Nice build, you’ve got a super soothing voice and vibe, clean editing look - definitely checking out more videos and subscribing! // I am curious: How is this to clean, since the baseboard doesn’t sit flush with the wall? Do you just vacuum with an extension behind the board?

[@LunationLab]

Thank you very much. I'm still here and planning on getting back into it! I adding a couple photos to answer your question in the article: lunation.cc/m3w

[@chaunceydewey6551]

I need to do this ASAP

[@gustavoleitao5481]

Your voice is amazing

[@jonphaz]

You just need to drill a pilot hole before screwing or use drywall screws instead

[@theoutsider01]

mate, pilot holes! always. any video on how to hide the wires for those lights for the frames behind you?

[@nikhii]

Looks so pretty

[@thehollister29]

How would you do this for a place with existing baseboards?

[@tofu820]

This is incredible! Liked and subscribed

[@lukem5798]

Awesome reveal wow great work, hope to e able to do this soon lighting is so important to my damn quality of life. And great video production too, super cheap all things considered

[@gslvqz8812]

I love your blonde mustache, I think it fits you very nicely. Very handsome.