{"title":"LED strip lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by measuring the length of the run to be lit, then check the available power supply and the protection level required by the environment: that is the order in which to choose LED strip lights. Mounted under a cabinet, on a garage ceiling or along a wall, they replace a single light source with light spread over the entire length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#usage\"\u003eUse and rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir\"\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#protection\"\u003eWater resistance and IP65\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#detecteur\"\u003eMotion sensor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#comparaison\"\u003eLED strip or ceiling light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003eMounting and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#budget\"\u003eBudget and ordering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"usage\"\u003eWhat are LED strip lights for and which rooms suit them?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED strip lights illuminate in a line: mounted under a cabinet, on a garage ceiling or along a wall, they replace a single source with light spread over the length. Choose them according to the room, the available length and the required level of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKitchen LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced under wall cabinets and slightly set back from the wall, the strip lights the worktop without casting the shadow of your hands on the chopping board. A length close to that of the worktop is enough: any longer and it spills into the room without purpose. The aim is not to light the whole kitchen, but to make what you are preparing clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarage and workshop LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the ceiling, above the workbench or along a wall, the light follows the work area instead of concentrating on one point. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-garage\"\u003eGarage LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e are made for this. For a damp room, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003ewaterproof models\u003c\/a\u003e take over and can be wiped down without worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow to choose LED strip lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose LED strip lights by starting with the length to cover, then the available power supply and the installation environment: dry, damp or dusty. Check the possible mounting, the light colour and whether a switch or sensor is built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e60 cm and 90 cm LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lengths are for supplementary lighting: under a cabinet, in a cupboard, above a shelf or along a short hallway. Before buying, measure the actual location and trace the cable route to the socket, because that often determines the useful length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e120 cm and 150 cm LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a long worktop, a garage entry or a run of storage, these sizes cover an area in one piece. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-220v\"\u003e220V LED strip light\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most consistent solution there, provided an electrical point is available nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich LED strip light length for which room?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check before buying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a kitchen cabinet, a cupboard, a shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable length and cable route\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort worktop, hallway, bathroom cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting on cabinet or wall, nearby switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong worktop, garage entry, workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains power and protection suited to the environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge kitchen, garage, workshop, run of storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam width and number of light points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003e220V, rechargeable or wireless LED strip lights: which power supply to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 220V LED strip light plugs into the mains and stays fixed, while a rechargeable or wireless model goes where no socket reaches and is recharged as needed. The mains-powered model with a motion sensor combines a fixed supply with automatic switch-on when you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable wireless LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey go in a cupboard, a cellar, a rented flat, anywhere running a cable would be disproportionate. The trade-off is simple: you have to remember to recharge the battery. If use is daily and prolonged, a fixed supply is better. Find these versions among the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable wireless LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlug-in 220V LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlugged into a socket or a switch, they deliver constant light with no battery maintenance. This is the logical choice for a kitchen, a workshop or a cellar lit every day. On walkways, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement-220v\"\u003emains-powered motion detection\u003c\/a\u003e removes the need for a switch, with an adjustable delay depending on the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"protection\"\u003eWaterproof or IP65 LED strip lights: which protection to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bathroom, a utility room, a garage or a workshop, moisture and dust damage an unprotected strip. A waterproof or IP65 strip resists splashes and is easier to clean. In a dry room, a standard model is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protection rating is read in two digits: the first covers solid bodies and dust, the second water. In a wet room, aiming for reinforced protection against splashes is the usual benchmark. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 LED strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e are designed for these environments, and the range dedicated to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-etanches\"\u003edamp room lighting\u003c\/a\u003e also covers utility rooms and washable garages. Light colour matters as much as the rating: around 3000 K the light stays warm and suits a bathroom; towards 4000 K it becomes more neutral for a workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur\"\u003eMotion sensor LED strip lights: what are they for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motion sensor LED strip light switches on by itself when you enter the room and off after you leave. It is useful in a hallway, on a staircase, in a cupboard, a garage or a cellar, anywhere you do not want to search for the switch with your hands full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotion sensor LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking in with a box in your arms, crossing a hallway at night, going down to the cellar without fumbling: the light triggers as you pass. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eMotion sensor strip lights\u003c\/a\u003e are chosen according to the area covered and the switch-off time after you leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e220V motion sensor LED strip lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMains-powered, they depend on no recharge and keep the same brightness over time. This is the version to favour for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-a-detecteur-de-mouvement-220v\"\u003eautomatic lighting in walkways\u003c\/a\u003e used every day, such as a staircase or a garage entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"comparaison\"\u003eLED strip light or LED ceiling light: which solution to light a room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED ceiling light, a chandelier or a wall light illuminate from a fixed point, while an LED strip light spreads light over a whole length. For a worktop, a garage aisle or a run of cupboards, the strip is more suitable; to light a whole room, keep a central point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED ceiling light or chandelier in the centre of the living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room or dining room, the central point remains the basis of general lighting. Strip and ceiling light are therefore not opposed: the latter sets the ambient level, the former highlights a worktop or a bookcase. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to see both approaches side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED wall light and strip on the same wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED wall light illuminates a specific point, at the head of a bed or in a narrow hallway. On the same wall, it can accompany a strip without replacing it, provided you avoid two different colour temperatures. The usual benchmark is to stay in the same family, around 3000 K for living rooms. To \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecompare with other light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, first look at the surface to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eStrip, ceiling light, wall light or chandelier: which solution for which light?\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom where it suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED strip light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinear light spread over a whole length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, garage, workshop, bathroom, cupboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED ceiling light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral light diffused downwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, room to be lit entirely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED wall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light, direct or indirect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway, head of bed, entry, living room wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED chandelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative central light point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining room, large living room, entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow to mount and maintain an LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED strip light is fixed with screws or clips to the surface, then connected to a socket, a switch or a sensor depending on the model. A soft cloth is enough for maintenance: avoid abrasive products, especially on the diffuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting an LED strip light on the ceiling or under a cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a cabinet, position the strip set back from the edge to avoid glare. On the ceiling of a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-pour-garage\"\u003eworkshop or garage\u003c\/a\u003e, place it above work and traffic areas, aiming the beam downwards. Check the support before drilling: a kitchen cabinet does not take the same fixing as a concrete slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and maintaining the diffuser of an LED strip light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug before cleaning. A soft, slightly damp cloth removes dust and kitchen marks; abrasive products or solvents dull the diffuser and lose light. In a dusty environment, a model protected against splashes is quicker to clean and stays clean longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"budget\"\u003eWhat budget to plan and how to order your LED strip light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe budget for an LED strip light depends mainly on length, power supply, level of water resistance and whether a sensor is included. Affordable models cover supplementary lighting; waterproof or fully equipped versions move up the range. The current price is shown on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the price of an LED strip light vary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 150 cm length costs more than a 60 cm model, and reinforced protection weighs more than a standard finish. Add the motion sensor, built-in switch or a battery: these functions, more than length, separate a supplementary model from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-rechargeables\"\u003ebattery-powered supplementary lighting\u003c\/a\u003e or a waterproof version. Choose the useful function, not the longest list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePayment, delivery and returns at Designix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou order with \u003cstrong\u003esecure payment\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003etracked delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ereturns\u003c\/strong\u003e possible if the length does not suit once laid out dry. \u003cstrong\u003eDesignix customer service\u003c\/strong\u003e answers sizing questions before purchase, which avoids back-and-forth. For a damp room or a daily walkway, start with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reglettes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 waterproof version\u003c\/a\u003e or a mains-powered strip, then adjust the length: that is the order that limits mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about LED strip lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to choose LED strip lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the length to cover, then check the available power supply and the installation environment: dry, damp or dusty. Then look at the light colour, the mounting supplied and whether a switch or sensor is included. The level of protection decides last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat length of LED strip light for a kitchen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the length of the worktop to be lit: a strip covers the preparation area, not the whole room. It is placed under the wall cabinets, slightly set back to avoid glare, checking that the length remains compatible with the socket location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an LED strip light be installed in a garage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you choose a model suited to dust and moisture, and a length that lights both work and traffic areas. A waterproof strip, or one fitted with a motion sensor, avoids switching on manually every time you pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a wireless LED strip light bright enough?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits supplementary or proximity lighting: cupboard, cellar, cabinet, staircase. To light a worktop or a workshop durably, a 220V strip light remains more consistent, since it does not depend on a battery that needs regular recharging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere to install a waterproof LED strip light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn rooms where water and dust are present: bathroom, utility room, garage, workshop. The protection rating indicates the product's level of resistance. In a dry room, a standard model is enough and remains more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"LED strip lights: choosing the right length and model\",\"description\":\"LED strip lights for kitchen, garage, workshop and bathroom: lengths 60 to 150 cm, 220V or rechargeable, IP65 waterproof. 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