9. Lancet Arch Bookcase with LED Backlighting
Introduction and What This Idea Means
Combining modern technology with historic silhouette design, this tall freestanding bookcase features towering lancet arch openings and concealed vertical LED strip lighting that casts an ethereal, museum-like glow across your books.
How to Make It
Build a tall, slender wooden bookcase with vertical dividers terminating in pointed lancet arches at the top. Route shallow vertical channels into the inner sides of the bookcase frame and install warm white LED strip lights. Cover the LED strips with frosted diffuser channels for a clean light output.
Tips
Connect your LED bookshelf lights to a smart dimmer plug so you can easily adjust the lighting mood from bright reading light to a soft nocturnal glow.
Variations and Essentials
- Variations: Paint the interior channels in a metallic gold or copper paint so the LED light reflects with a warm, fiery tone.
- Essentials: Bookcase framing lumber, lancet arch templates, warm LED strip kits, frosted diffuser channels.