There are also many great benefits with rope lighting. The average bulb life is about 20,000 hours, this means you can use it in many projects without worrying about the lights burning out. Even if you leave them on for long periods of time. The maximum run for this type of the flex lighting is 150 feet, this will also help you to light projects without having to cut and reconnect several times.1" bulb spacing will give you a pretty glow without being completely overwhelming in any room of your home or even outside your home.
Light Up Your Headboard - We have all seen those pictures on Pinterest with the headboards that are lit up from the behind. Well, now you can create the same look with little effort. Get rope light in the color of your choice, anything that would match your bedroom decor. You can use electrical tape or other heavy duty tape to attach the light to your headboard. Then you just have to plug it in and enjoy the ambient light.
Transform Patios and Decks - Using white rope light to light up your deck or patio will really make your favorite outdoor space sparkle. With all the benefits of long life, great light and so much more. All you have to do is wrap it around rails or posts with zip ties and turn it on. You will love the elegant glow it gives to your favorite outdoor space.
Light Up Your Kitchen Cabinets - This a great way to add a little something to the top or bottom of your kitchen cabinets. You can line the top or bottom with clear or even color rope light. All you have to do is measure, cut, tape and turn it on. It will be fun and will help you light up a space without it becoming overbearing.
Now we would like to share some of our favorite tips and tricks for how to use your rope light for many projects.
Give it Some Slack - When measuring out how much light you'll need for any project, be sure to give it a little extra. 15% is the best idea of how much extra you need. You always need a little wiggle room and it is always better to have too much rather than not enough.
Make a Twine Outline - Using twine to outline your space that you want to use the rope light will help in the measuring. You can lay it all out and get a great idea of how much lighting you will actually need, without waste.
