Record Storage Lighting in IKEA Kalax cube shelves

I want to add lighting to the Kalax, Any recommendations on how to ACTUALLY run–as in route path–LED tape to illuminate the Record cover spines?

I didn’t have any suggestions for LED tape specifically but I wanted to share what I use for my Kallax setup (one 5 x5 and two 4x2s). Rather than lighting all my albums simultaneously, I use two rechargeable LED Clamp Lights (the specific model I bought in 2020 doesn’t appear to be available now but there are several alternatives that are effectively the same). I simply clamp a light on or near the cube of interest to read the LP spines. It’s a low tech (and very inexpensive) solution so it may not appeal to everyone :grin:

I keep my media along a wall in my office rather than my listening room; you can see two of the clamps in the photo below:

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That’s a clever way to provide light (I like it) and thank you for your fast response!
My storage is in a walkway and the clamped on lights would be hit by passers by, or it would be “Clamp on–Clamp Off”!
I going for the “Mood” that LED and colors bring as much as for reading the spine labels.

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You can get under cabinet 12” LED light strips on Amazon and mount to the top front under edges that have end wires that plug into a central power supply or link in a pluggable chain if you want to drill holes between compartments. I did this with my bookcase and even have it motion activated.

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HitLights (hitlights.com) is an online retailer of DIY led lights. I used them for a project in my shed. They offer a wide variety of light strip options, mounting solutions, and power supplies.

Importantly, the customer service is excellent. In my case, I called the 800 number to explain what I wanted to do and sent some pics. The agent walked me through their products. The project turned out perfectly.

I know I didn’t answer your question exactly, but if no one else has a perfect existing solution, hopefully this opens a door. Good luck!

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I installed these in my wife’s art studio and they work wonderfully. No wiring required

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I like your suggestion. I’d prefer to use strip-tape LED lighting that doesn’t require batteries.

I hear ya. I went for convenience. That batteries are bad for Mother Earth.