Add Light To Your Home Without Outlets, Plugs, Or Hard Wiring! (Perfect for Renters!)
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2023
- Add Light To Your Home Without Outlets, Plugs, Or Hard Wiring! (Perfect for Renters!)
Did you know that there are many ways you can add lighting to your home without plugs or hard-wiring? If you’ve been wanting to add more light to your space without hiring an electrician, this video is for you! Which of these methods work best for your low light condition?
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Hate cords? Me too! I hope that after watching this video, you’ll be inspired to add much needed strategic lighting to those dark corners of your home! Which room needs it the most?
not in this video a earlier one
I never realized how easy it is to brighten up a room without a hassle until I watched this video. The renter-friendly suggestions made a huge difference in a home's ambiance.
I clued into LED rechargables pretty much as soon as they were available...LOVE them! And yes, I did know they have flickering taper candles (got some, of course). Also had to have lots of different LED pillar candles (including some that are multicolor/remote control). And I just got rid of an old stick-up fluorescent light I had over the kitchen sink and replaced it with a really thin, sleek LED strip that is bright enough (and has 3 color choices) to light up the whole sink. And also added some undercabinet ones. Since they are all rechargeable and magnet mounted, I just grab them when they dim, plug them into my computer hub, and soon they are good to go. My most recent find is a crystal pillar candle type light that has a remote for multicolor plus 3 different white shades. Beautiful and can also be turned on with a touch. I guess you can tell I really love all those rechargeable LED's!
I was so excited to find this video! I have just started looking at wireless sconces but thought I was limited to ones that came wireless. You offer such great solutions to make any sconce wireless! My home was a spec home, so the outlets are spaced in odd places to meet minimal building codes. I can use so many of these tips. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful resource!
Exactly what I was wrecking my brain for! I am searching for non-plugged wall sconces and a chandelier, will definitely use your ideas❤️, thank you Julie, you’re the best🙂👏
Yay! Let me know which ones work best for you 👏
These are great tips. Would love to see more renter friendly videos! Love your channel Julie
Thank you for watching, will share more rental friendly videos! 🙏😊
Agreed! Keep renters free endothelial decor tips coming
Thank you so much! Beautiful and cost-effective solutions! I have some battery-operated lights under my kitchen cabinet that come on when you get close. I've gotten so many compliments regarding them, and it's cheaper than getting an electrician to hard wire lighting. Great job Julie!!!
The kitchen is one of my favorite ways to add ambient lighting, especially with all the linear lines. Under cabinet and toe kicks can get a major light boost! 🤩
This is also a huge help for older homes that don’t have enough outlets (without major reno and rewiring).
I didn't know that there are so many options!!! Love it. Huge thank you for putting all the information together for us.
Links are in the description, I added some others that I didn’t feature in the video 👍😊
Rechargeable puck lights in wal sconces is a genius idea! Love it!
These have come a long way and now so many options to suit our conditions
The rechargeable lights/lamps have a short battery lifespan.
Been watching you for a few years now. I love your home and all your advise. I'm moving out of state and have taken many notes from your program. Thank you for all you do!!
Thank you for your support all these years Kathleen! 🙏😊💕
Loved it! Ive been wanting to add sconcesbeside my bed and in dining room, along with pendant lights in kitchen. Now hope I can find ones that compliment my decor!
The hardest part is finding the perfect fixture! Now we don’t have to worry about installation 🙌😊
Thanks Julie! This video is probably just as helpful for homeowners as well as for renters.
Absolutely! But the renters always ask why I don’t make videos specifically for them ☺️
Super tips! I love your style and just subscribed!
Thank you Vicki! I appreciate the support love 💕
Fantastic information! Thank you for sharing!!
I love motion-activated puck lights. I have one in the cabinet under the sink. Planning to put them in my pantry and front closet.
I've been waiting for this video for several months and it was definitely worth the wait. Thanks for all the great advice and tips! 😊❤
Thank you for following along and watching Jackie! 🙏😊💕
Great solutions for so many situations all over old homes.
Exactly! Old homes, renters, dorms, hopefully there’s something for every challenging condition in this video 💡
As a homeowner this is great information. I've been trying to figure out the lighting situation in my home and the expense of an electrician. Now I can get around it.
Sure, but keep in mind that Chinese crap called "rechargeable battery" has a failure rate of 60% within the first 4 month..... It would be interesting to find, who pays for this commercial - I can bet you, some type of Yong-Min manufacturing out Haiyang province , PRC>
Hope my tips helped! Let me know if you have any specific conditions I can address 💛
GREAT information! Been waiting for this video...but Julie there is one other important use for these lights..POWER FAILURES! When Harvey and ice storm hit Texas my neighbors had no lighting. I had the recharge bulbs and flameless candles and handed out to help. I also have a car battery charger that has ports so I could charge the lights and cell phone. We had no power for 4 days and these along with gas barbecue with burner really helped everyone. All my neighbors ordered and I gave bulbs and candles as gifts at Christmas.
Omg yes!! Never have to worry about power outages again with these rechargeable bulbs 🙌
Great insight. Now I just have to make sure my bulbs are charged 😂. I definitely will be diligent now. Spring storms will be here soon.
I just love battery operated light, candles just the best solution ever 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I live in Ireland and most of the houses doesn’t have plugs in the entry way, landing or close to the stairs I just love your ideas and solutions ❤❤
Thank you so much
My mid century home only had 1 plug in each room. 1 plug for 4 walls! The 50’s were cruel to homeowners lol 😂
@@JulieKhuu WOW, sheesh. We are spoiled now, with outlets every 6' LOL
Just moved and this was fantastic! Thank you for helping those of us who want an amazing living space but don’t have an amazing budget.😊
Some of these are so inexpensive, you can use them to line a dark corridor 👍
Appreciate this information I can visualize several improvements to our retirement home. Bravo
Awesome, hope you found some that can work right now Don! 💡🤗
I particularly liked the puck light/wall sconce ideas. Also a way to have permanent "emergency lighting" as well and in earthquake country, they are likely to stay on the wall.
Yes! Especially in Southern CA 😅
Thanks Julie! I have lots of spaces that need lighting!
Some of these are so good for those small, dark corners 👍
Thank you so much! I loved your video ❤ I’ve been wanting to cut the cord on my new sconces but just needed verification that that’s ok 😊
Great ideas Julie.
I’m one of those people with not enough light in dining and living room. Thank you!!🌸
I have dark pockets in each room that drive me nuts! What can I say, I’m a lighting snob 😂
Love this video, it is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful Marie! Thank you for watching ☺️🙏
I LOVE you for this video!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are so amazing, thank you for your hard work! Blessings from California! 🌷
Thank you for watching Diana 🙏😊💖
I love love love this. I've wanted to do this in the bedroom on walls over each side of the bed. I knew there had to be a way, wanting to place in my mind the same for a fantastic chandelier. Of course, my husband/building contractor said it was impossible; you need an electrical
outlet. I brainstormed and thought of this, and wow, I can.
. Can you suggest some suitable chandeliers? Thanks so much, Julie xo
Great info.
Thank you for watching! 💛
...even if I have the discretion to hard-wire my place, I think I will avail of the options/choices here ....love this vid! Thank you!
Awesome! Some conditions are challenging, so I hope this helps your lighting solutions 😊
Thanks so much for the video! It was really helpful, just in time for my apartment re-hab. I can utilize ALL of these ideas💡💖
Woohoo! 🙌 thank you for watching 🙏😊
I just needed this yesterday in my NEW home!Thank you!❤ I found on Amazon what I call electricity extenders. If your light is too far from the outlet! You plug in the new apparatus into your cord, then into power. They give you a little remote and Voila you can turn your light on and off. It’s about $15. Keep an extra on hand!
Ahhh so cool! I’ll check it out now thank you 🙏💖
Lots of great ideas! Thank you Julie 🧡
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
So excited to try the no plug sconces
There’s so many chic ones on the market today 😍
Great video
Perfect video! Thank you!
Hello, you are so wonderful for sharing your tips. This video was a total game changer for me.
That’s awesome, I’m so glad you create something that works for challenging conditions 💡👏🏻
Hello! Thx so much for the great ideas.
I’m curious how do you normally charge all the puck lights along the hallway. Do I need to take it out one by one to connect w USB charger?
Great tips and video Julie!
Thank you for watching Chris 🙏😊
Great video. So helpful and I love how succint and clear your videos are. Love your channel!
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel Christine! 🙏💖
This was grand. Thank you!
Thank you for watching Claudia 🫶🏻
Such helpful information.. I've been waiting for something like this..thank you Julie
Thank you for watching! 🙏😊
Thank you! These suggestions are amazing! ❤️♾️❤️
Thank you for watching Cynthia 🙏😊
Love these ideas! Thank you.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏😊
Yes! Great lightening ideas im going to adapt!!!
Thank you for watching Stella 🙏😊
I have watched this at least twice very good tips thank you.
Thank you so much for watching and sharing feedback 💛
This was a really great episode.
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏻✨
Thank you for another great video!
Thank you for watching Julie 🙏😊
Sure! Great examples I'd never seen.
Awesome, hope some of these solutions work out for you Wendy! 🙌
Great information! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻💖
What a fabulous video. The light in my dressing room is in the middle of the ceiling and it's behind me when I sit at my dressing table. I've got one of those mirrors with light but it's still not bright enough. I will definitely be using one of your suggestions. Thank you JK 🤗
Let me know which worked for you! You can also add another ceiling fixture with a rechargeable bulb 💡
Great tips. We just moved into a rental that has no outlets in any of the hallways!! Seeing all of the beautiful wall mounted night light options is really inspiring. There are under cabinet puck lights but the light color is awful and they are not rechargeable. Thanks for finding all these really great sustainable options. Great video.
I’m wondering specifically about the wall mounted light via Cutesy Home at about 9:16
Check out the options and let me know if I’m missing anything Mary! I want to make a follow-up video for inquiries I missed in this one 🙌🏻☺️
Oh my gosh! Perfect timing! I am about to move apartments soon!
Yes, let me know which of these work best for you! 🙌😊
Thank you for some great ideas! I'm glad to hear that you like the battery flickering candles for the dining table - I've been on the fence about buying these, but since you love them too my decision is made. I'm also going to get some pucks - I have a few spaces that would benefit their beams of light. Love your channel Julie - I'm currently using your Feng Shui principals and getting that positive chi flowing through our home for good luck and wellbeing. Any chance you're making another video on this subject please?!!
I’m filming another Feng Shui video today for small spaces Martine! Stay tuned 🙏💕
@@JulieKhuu yayyyy!!! Thank you, looking forward to it 😃
Fabulous video to solve multiple lighting problems in an older home that has limited wiring.
That is precisely what I have 🙋🏼♀️ 1955 mid century ranch- only 1 plug in each room 🙈
Informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Corinne! 🙏💖
Yayyy I’ve been waiting for this video
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
Can you say became a homeowner two years ago now this week, I started researching ways on how to add lighting or hacks, such as the puck light idea to light the house because the house we moved into a city in particular that we moved into has been very difficult since it seems we need permit for every single little thing, including having to install lighting somewhere where there's no plugs or previously been a lighting source before.I didn't know about the rechargeable light bulbs. Ty for sharing those
There’s one for every challenging condition! We did so much research to find the best ones to suit a variety of needs. Thank you for watching 🙏😊
Thank you for this information I was really struggling with this s much easier to install after watching
You can even use double sided tape to mount some fixtures
Hello Julie thank you for sharing this video
Thank you for watching love! 💕
Thank you , Julie! And if I may add a hack? For some of this rechargeable lights, look for a lightweight powerbank just so you can charge them where they are and don’t need to take them down like that power strip light you’ve shown.
Oh I love that! Makes perfect sense so you’re not lugging around the fixture 👏🏻
Yaaaaeeeaahhhh I knew I cud count on julie🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Woohoo! Thank you for watching 🙏😊
I really like this idea. I am planning to put pendant light suspended from the ceiling. How do you actually stick the pendant to the ceiling (renter here)? I am afraid no amount of glue will keep it from falling off the ceiling! Would you recommend I just try and screw the base of the pendant light into the ceiling?
Great job 👏 👍 👌
Thank you for watching 🙏😊💖
@JulieKhuu I checked out the bulb you show on this video (it’s not in the description link) and I see the bulbs are “recharged” by having the lamp on. I’m looking into USB rechargeable bulbs. While I continue to look do you have any recommendations? @butterflysun, May I ask which bulbs you use? I see your comment and the bulbs you describe seem to be the ones I’m interested in. Thank you.
Thank You!
Thank you for watching Mary! 💛
Wonderful ideas. I will do so.👍👍👍
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
And that’s why you are THE QUEEN 👸🏻
Thank you for watching Erika! 🙏😊
Thank you so much
Thank you for watching Tracey 😊🙏
I l o v e this, Miss Julie !! Thank you !! 😊
Thank you for watching 🙏💖
Great tips....Any suggestions for outdoor patio concrete steps (under it) ideally strip....but no wires. Any products that you have used for this?
It would definitely be strip, but I need to do more research for weather-resistant casings. Thank you for watching and sharing feedback! Gotchu on the next one ✌🏻
loved it
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
Great information, I only wish you showed installing and using the light strips for under counter use.
Let me do that for a future lighting video 👍😊
Moving soon so will keep these in mind! Do you have any videos on how to decorate Japanese zen style? (Not japandi)
I don’t yet, but will work on one if there’s enough interest. Thank you for watching 🙏😊
More like this please.
Thank you for watching Tonia 😊🙏
These are great tips. But I also saw where you can have a light. That doesn't need to be plugged in because there's a radio active plug-in that will control the light. You don't remember where I saw it but it is available on amazon apparently.
Oh interesting! I’ll have to look into that, thank you for sharing 🙏🏻☺️
Terrific! With the puk lights, do you have a remote for each one?! I can see myself misplacing the tiny remotes. Or are those motion sensored or is there an on/off switch? Love the idea for gallery walls. For the guest bedroom, thinking abt their convenience of turning on/off personal sconce. Thank you, great tips as always! Happy new year! (Excited to see your next Feng Shui video.)
Yes, a lot of these come with remotes! Which is what I recommend for ease of switching (esp in hard to reach/ high areas)
Excellent 🎉
Thank you for watching Lisa! 🫶🏻
Helpful video, thank you. I still don't know what to do with sofa end tables and real lamps cords.
Tie the cable, tuck the cord underneath the end table and use a rechargeable bulb 💡🙌🏻
Thanks Julie! Great tips. I am looking to repurpose some wall speaker wiring for low voltage light fixture. It should be doable.. however the wires are a bit high up on the wall (I got 10ft ceiling, the wires are probably at 8ft from floor). Will the sconces look too high on the wall and unaesthetic?
The sweet spot for wall sconce installation is between 62-65” on center. 96” feels too high for sure, but if there’s already electrical in that wall, pulling it down shouldn’t be an issue at all
Hi Julie, fantastic video. Do you have recommendations for nightlights that I can place within the bathroom stall? Rechargeable would be nice as well. Thank you so much in advance!!
I have one I love from Amazon! I’ll link it in the description as well as the plug-in version 😉
Love your designs! Do you have videos of studio apartments with adult loft bed and closet or sofa underneath? Buying my first condo soon and I know there will be a laundry list long of what I can update or leave as is. Thx
I have an entire small space series with 10 episodes + tons of tips for apartments, check it out 🙏😊
@@JulieKhuu Thanks for replying and so quickly. I'll check the series.
Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see any options for a floating living room for task lighting/ floor lamps? Love your videos and ideas!
Hi Leslie, you can use these rechargeable bulbs with any fixture type- whether it’s a table lamp, floor lamp or even ceiling/wall light. The bulbs don’t require any plugs/ outlets to operate
Hi I love your tips and tricks they are quite helpful. I have hanging pathos on corner of my room and they need lights can you please help me
You can try a directional wall mounted no plug light- I linked my favorites in the description box
I no longer plug any of my lamps. A rechargeable light bulbs is located all over my apartment. I refuse to give my hard earned money to coned. My electric bill is no more than $30.😊
A true testament to the power of the bulbs! That’s awesome 🙌
But when you recharge them, doesn't that use electricity? I haven't watched the video yet. About to now.
@@MW713 yes but it's less cost effective than having a lights on.
Where do you purchase these at
@@MW713😂😂😂 that’s some girl math right there. 🤦🏻
This is slightly off topic for this post but I wanted to find the most recent lighting video . I'm shopping for new flush mount fixtures for a main hallway . Trying to avoid " b o o b " lights . Are those strictly the round contractor grade fixtures or is anything w/ a centered finial on the globe considered a b o o b light ? I'm looking for 2 fixtures for the space preferably w/ 2 light sockets each .- I often find things I like but wondered if all circular fixtures w/ a center finial are boob lights or do I just need to avoid the champagne glass shape for the shade ? I hope this question makes sense and hope you or one of your assistants might clarify more specifically about this . Thank you so much for all your informative videos.
I have two other lighting videos on the channel now. I link over 100 fixtures under $500 in the description box. Happy shopping! 💡💛
Great tips! How would light up floating shelves? I have 6 floating shelves on either side of my tv, 3 on either side. I think I’m mostly concerned about seeing the light source on the lower two shelves on either side of the tv. Thanks!
Use the under cabinet light strips David- I linked them in the description box 😊
For the rechargeable bulbs, do you have to take him out of the chandelier and recharge?
Yes, the individual bulb is rechargeable. Not the fixture
Thank you for watching love 💕
I've been waiting for this video! Can you please explain the purpose of the product that screws into the light socket when using a puck light? The product shown in the video is called a polarized handy outlet. Thanks!
Some fixtures can be used with the screw on socket, others can work with double sided tape on the back of the puck lights. I’ve seen it done both ways, so you have to investigate the fixture you want to use to see what works best
We just purchased a home with exposed beams in all the rooms which we think is beautiful. However there is no overhead lighting. How can we light up these spaces without redoing the ceiling?
I need this.
Thank you for watching 🙏😊
This was an excellent introductory video but would be much more informative if you included brands and sources. Would you consider doing videos with maybe a couple of different ways and sources and how to shop for them including features and how to use. For example what is the best strip lighting that you would recommend. What are the important features for each kind of lighting?
Hi, I linked all the products featured in the description box. You may have missed that note in the video, check it out 👍😊
Chairs are the middle of the living room, I like to read, what suggestions for lamps I can use to read by on my side table. 😊
Any type you like now that you can use battery operated bulbs and usb rechargeable ones! I linked them in the description box
Where can I find the links? Looking for the rechargeable and smart bulb! Thanks Julie!
In the description box ☺️
What about exterior? Would love to know how to power lights outside without a plug or it being hardwired.
Ooh let me look into exterior options for the next roundup Chandra! Thank you for the suggestion 👍😊
Odd, I just watched an interior designer say to layer lighting, which is it? All the same color or layer or it? Esp when your kitchen is open to your living room
Layering lighting simply means to have a light source that comes from the ceiling, the walls, under cabinets, table lamps, floor lamps, etc… You want multiple sources of light coming from different surfaces in the SAME color. Keep them all on dimmers for maximum control and efficiency 👍
You refer to rechargeable strip lights and provide the link but from what I can see these are corded strip lights. Am I missing something?
Not sure what happened there? Links have been corrected thank you for catching that! 🙏🏻
Great post, but the links you posted are what you said not to get. They both have white light at too high of a kelvin. Please advise an send new links. Thank you!!