LEDs (light-emitting diodes) have revolutionized the way we can illuminate our homes. Cost-effective, they can be attached to almost anything to create stunning results inside or outside. While it's a bit more complicated than simply sticking the lights into place, you can buy kits that have everything you need. Click or scroll to check out these bright ideas to use LED strip lights in ways you've never thought of before...

A super-easy way to upgrade a tired-looking bathroom, add strip lighting underneath a wall-hung vanity to create a warm glow that's atmospheric and adds to the feeling of space. You can even opt for motion-controlled lighting that will make a handy nightlight. 

There's nothing better than entertaining on a terrace in the summer months, but as the night starts to draw in some LED lights are the perfect option to create an intimate space. As well as framing the door and highlighting the shapes of the home, this terrace design uses spotlights above the social area. 

Get a look that's sleek, modern and practical for night-time wandering by adding LED strips along the length of tread down a modern staircase. The entryway is a great place to have fun so why not make a statement by choosing a different color such as this teal blue or even go for color-changing LED strip lights? 

Combine form and function by installing LED strip lights into the recess areas of kitchens. When teamed with other kitchen lighting solutions, they act as purposeful and practical task lights for cooking and cleaning while also creating a charming atmosphere. 

Color therapy is proven to have a real effect on how our brains work and our natural biorhythms, and Phillips has developed their Hue light strips so you can customize your living space. Wind down for bed with soothing orange or perk up in the morning with a flash of blue. The versatile strips mean there are no rules when it comes to decorating!

LED strip lights can be easily cut to size or connected to fit perfectly under pieces of furniture, so it looks as though your accent lighting has been expensively custom-made. You don't need to keep bending down to switch them on, either, as many come with handy remote controls. Placing LED light strips under cabinets and dressers will maximize the feeling of space. 

Use LED strip lights in your décor to really amp up the feel of your living room. It’s an attractive and original way of highlighting interesting architectural features. We love how this rounded alcove is brought to life but you could also try this trick on a key piece of furniture like a sofa or sideboard. 

Plain white walls lend themselves to a fun LED strip light, particularly in a fun Lego themed bedroom like this one. Instagram user, Amy, ran some light around the top of her son's room that turns blue at the touch of a button.  

An easy way to brighten your bedroom is to pop some LED strip lights behind your headboard. Happy Home Finds simply bought a strip of lights and mounted it to the back of the headboard with tape, twisting at the corner. What an easy DIY hack! 

Turn an everyday garage or carport into a sleek, modern and practical space with a customized strip of LED lighting. It's also a great way to highlight any architectural features, such as this viewing window. 

Use LED strip lights to highlight more expensive features. A dropped ceiling marked out with a glowing edge of color intensifies this contemporary crystal chandelier. The glass droplets will reflect the additional light and adds even more glamor to this modern kitchen.

If you are lucky enough to own a sauna in your home, LED strip lights will add just enough ambience to highlight seating and hotspots without compromising the atmospheric sizzling and serene space. These LEDIFY SaunaLED lights are sauna safe; designed to withstand harsh conditions.

Downlighting a desk with LED strip lights will add a practical finish to your home office. Mounted under cupboards or shelving they will create energy-saving task lighting while keeping your desk space clear from a conventional table lamp. Another idea is to use them around a noticeboard to highlight your schedule for the day.

LED strip lights can make DIY projects look ultra-striking. This funky headboard has been crafted with four IKEA VIKA AMON tabletops. LED lights are connected behind the tables so are completely hidden from view. When backlit, the high gloss red surface truly shines.

This summerhouse was made from scaffold boards by shed enthusiast, Scott Stickland and was a finalist in the Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2019. Clever walls with integrated LED strip lighting open out to double the space. Inserted between the joints, the horizontal strip lights look clean and modern while providing much-needed garden lighting.

Welcome guests up the garden path with inviting LED strips set under the stone treads of front doorsteps. The structured and luminous glow will light the way to the door and make your entrance look super stylish, creating instant curb appeal. 

Make dark closets, cupboards and drawers easier to search through by applying a reel of LED strip lighting to the inside. You can avoid the hassle of turning the LED emitters on and off by choosing motion-activated designs so that the light is only turned on when you need it.

Make a play on glamorous Hollywood-style light bulb mirrors for a fraction of the price with an LED vanity mirror kit. Simply attach to the mirror frame with double-sided tape to recreate daylight and make sure you always look your best.

Children and teenagers love to design their own spaces, and this colorful LED-lit space is sure to appeal. Combine a band of pink LED strip lighting, secured under a high-rise bed, with other lighting solutions such as a twinkling disco ball for an original and fun-filled vibe friends will be envious of. 

Adding LED strips to the back of artwork as backlighting will make it even more striking. LED bulbs don’t emit harmful rays or excessive heat so are safe to attach to paintings. Or why not create DIY Plexiglass light-up photo frames to showcase treasured snaps of loved ones?

Attach strip lights to the underside of shelving in an open-plan living room to zone off a section of the space. Here, a home office area has been highlighted beautifully, with the gentle downlighting not only looking stylish but providing functional task lighting that won’t interfere with the rest of the room when you need to work.

Turn your bathroom into a spa-style sanctuary with LED strip lights. As well as underlighting a bathroom mirror or cabinet, add a relaxing glow to your bathtub by applying a length of waterproof LED tape just under the panel. Surrounded by a soft glow and warm bubbles, you won't want to leave.

Make flowerbeds look curvaceous and luminous by framing lawn edges with waterproof LED strips or rope lighting. Then, pop extra spotlights within the foliage for a winning show-garden look. LED lights also look delightful wrapped around tree trunks.

Illuminated garden decking will make the patio area ambient and inviting at dusk. Look for specialized landscape versions that are easy to install and have a waterproof plug-and-play design to change the color with the mood you want to create. A soft warm yellow glow will make the space feel intimate and relaxed or go for neon purples and pinks to evoke a pool party atmosphere. 

Lighting up your garden furniture will bring a cozy and warm vibe to your patio area as the night draws in. Concealed under the seating area, LED strip lights wash light across the patio in this yard. 

Adding LED strips to the back of screens such as your television not only looks cool but also helps to relieve eye strain by offsetting the screen brightness. Known as 'bias lighting', you may find that using LEDs around computer screens and TVs mean you have a greater intensity of color and black contrast, which will improve picture quality.

LED ceiling lights can create a subtle lighting twist in any room. Decorative cornices, pictures rails or ceiling coving will house the LED strip lighting and offer a streamlined downlight. The color choice will make a difference to the room style; soft white or yellow can look warming and ornate, or opt for navy blue or green for a more contemporary and bold feature. 

LED strip lights attached under kitchen cabinets is probably the most common and practical position for these useful little light circuits as they create an extra layer of illumination, especially in small or dark kitchens. The light will highlight feature backsplashes and can be installed at a fraction of the price of standard fitted versions.

While LED strip lights attached to kitchen cabinets and plinths are a fairly common sight but why not up the luxury by adding additional LED bulb strips into the curve of J-pull drawers and cupboards? This looks especially effective combined with gloss surfaces because the reflective finish bounces the light and creates a sleek and contemporary shine. 

Installing an LED strip light to the underside of a stair banister can create a floating effect that’s impressive but simple to achieve. My Mindful Home created this handy DIY light feature by integrating the cables into the wall so they’re not visible. The blogger also attached a Philips motion sensor, so the lights automatically turned on or off when someone entered or left the house – clever!

Attach strip lights to a bed’s headboard to provide an ambient reading light that’s softer than bedside table lamps. Your partner will thank you if they want to go to sleep while you read plus they’ll gently highlight and make a feature of the headboard, too.

LED lights make fun features in rooms that perhaps lack character or work well in rental properties that can't be altered too much. This colorful blue strip attached to the bottom of a modular bookcase adds modern mood lighting to this small living room space. Best of all, it can then be removed without a trace. 

LED strip lighting can achieve striking results in small spaces. Attached to the shelving recess, a simple band of LED strip lighting enhances the blush tones of this iridescent pink tiled powder room. We’re sure that once the door is closed, you’ll be transported into a soothing space that’s colorful, relaxing and atmospheric. 

Turn everyday cabinets into softly lit displays by adding strips of LED lights to the top or bottom. Install glazed doors to keep your favorite pieces fully protected and dust-free.

LED strip lights used as down lighting on kitchen kickboards and plinths create a stylish ambience once the main light goes off. If you've recently laid an on-trend statement floor then they’re an economical must-have addition to show off your new look. 

Add some sparkle to fitted furniture by framing bedroom closets with LED lighting. The warm glow gives the space some glamor and creates gentle inviting elegance. 

Lighting a shower cubical with LED strip lights will add a hotel-style finish to your bathroom. LEDs are generally splash proof but stay on the safe side and opt for waterproof LED strip lighting instead – then use them to highlight tiled alcove shelving or create a futuristic look by framing the edge of the shower screen or shower tray. ​

The adaptable nature of LED lighting makes it an effective material to get creative with. This awesome green cactus light has been fashioned by fastening a neon LED rope light to a black metal grid using a template and plastic cable ties. Branches of faux leaves finish the wall art with a tropical vibe. Make one for yourself with this video tutorial from Festive Lights.

Give a bespoke piece of storage the stage presence it deserves. This stylish wine store would otherwise look dark and nondescript built under the stairs but LED light strips inside the door frame definitely add some wow-factor. 

LED strip lights added to shelves above or beneath is probably the easiest hack to do and can be used to highlight family photos, accessories and books with an ambient glow. The LEDs generally operate on a low wattage so make a soothing nightlight when used on shelving in children's bedrooms, too.  

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