DIY Accent Wall with Lights | Quarantine Project | Feature Wall
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2020
- Transforming a bare wall into a glowing masterpiece isn’t as complicated as it might seem, especially when you have the right tools and a clear blueprint. Inspired by a mesmerizing design on Pinterest, my husband and I decided to bring that spark to our living space. Here's our journey and the steps we took to create our very own accent wall with lights.
Please note:
Local Regulations: Our guide is based on the US power supply and electrical codes. Regulations vary by location; ensure compliance with your local codes before starting.
Material Compatibility: Ensure all materials are suitable for your local power specifications and adhere to safety standards.
Electrical Safety: Attempting electrical DIY projects carries risks. If unsure, consult a licensed electrician.
Proceed with caution and prioritize safety.
Detailed Blog Post -
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Material Details -
2x4 Lumber - www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-...
P.S - You can just go with 2"x2" lumber directly instead of cutting down 2"x4" since that would save a lot of time
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G4 LED Bulbs - 25
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G4 Bulb holders - 25
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Electrical Tape -
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P.S: We recommend using heat shrink tubes and apply heat to seal instead of electrical tape.
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What I admire about anyone making this kind of furniture is the cable or wire management. including you. very neat.
I suggest 12vdc LED, cutting wires to two lenght, use shrink tubing and weld the wires. At 12VDC and LED it will be safer and it will last years. The project by itself is impressive, good job
You should always have the larger part of the material against the fence on the table saw. Having that little sliver against the fence can cause a bind/kick back.
First of all, this is an excellent idea to accent a wall. So props to both of you! I love it! My only suggestion is to google some different ways to wire up the backside for a cleaner look, as well as to insulate the wiring. The other suggestion I have is before starting the project is to bring the outlet on the other side of the wall and hide among the black pieces. The overall visual is amazing.
I’m happy you still have all your fingers. My god man, I almost could not finish this video. The stress of watching you misuse that table saw is stressing me out!
A table vice and router would've done the job equally... But maybe he's used to using that saw like that. It's kinda like contractors that ALWAYS remove the guard from the hand held GRINDER because it always gets in the way...lol
Nice..just a tip....for extra safety cut one wire shorter where they connect so the negative and positive break/ connection isn't beside each other..cheers!!!
that is always a good idea. also, making the exposed wire sections smaller and using a heat shrink will make it safer and stronger. you can check my way of splicing wire in my video czcams.com/video/OoC-g3wZ4Mc/video.html
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@@tsope1 Watch it. Nice!
Hey amazing video love the concept. Just as a electrician a little recommendation, use heat shrink over the cable extension for a safer joint. Not being negative just something for a another project. ❤️🙌🏽
Heat shrink? What kinda electrician r u bud?
@@gedionsamuel2256 @SJ Magic is correct, these are likely a low voltage system, I'd imagine not more than 12v. Thus heat shrink would make a lot of sense to clean up the wires, I'd personally also recommend soldering the wires at the joint too before adding heat shrink, but probably not all that necessary.
@@jamarforsythe7262 To be honest, it looks like the wiring is connected directly to a wall plug.
For sure, I would recommend using solder & seal connectors. They make wire connections easy without the need for soldering equipment. Also I would hot glue the wires into place to ensure they stay in place. Great job on the wall it turned out looking very nice.
On the contrary, it is a great recommendation. Safety above all

It looks difficult but this final project is worthy, it looks truly beautiful.
Always cut your wires to different lengths, solder them and use both individual shrinking shrouds on the wires and one to shrink the cable!
Beautiful Job !
To all the trolls 👿 I’m sure we would all do the electrical differently but he’s inspiring everyone to do a DIY project he wasn’t looking to get harassed about his ethnicity or skill set.
This video has 1 million views 🎉 congrats 🎈🍾
Facts... Those same Trolls just duplicated their design... Now it's a million and one views(me😊)
Beautiful??? I hope you are joking 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks for the idea! I love the look of this accent wall!
What a WOW wall. Magnificently done!!
Fabulous vid! Thank you so very much for sharing your entire journey with this project. Done beautifully.
Beautiful! I love it! Excellent work and creativity!
- VERY, VERY BEAUTIFUL piece of craft. Thanx for sharing & giving the details.
really loved seeing the process. I hope you are able to do more like this Thanks for all your hard work😀
Great job!! It’s gorgeous looking. 🤗
Wow that is beautiful. Very impressive. Great job.
Good job, looks nice -and- looks fun to build. One suggestion, as an electrician I would always off-set my splices. A) It takes less bulk space B) it avoids any possibility of the wires touching. Not necessary here, but a better practice. Great work.
Nice..very nice! Looks fabulous!
Definitely gonna try
Absolutely beautiful 😻
Thank you for sharing 🥰❤
СУПЕР ! Отличная работа ! Молодцы !
The end product is beautiful being married to an electrician and helping him from time to time I was side eyeing some of the electrical work. We have some outdoor lighting its called Sylvania Smart+Zigbee Outdoor Full Color Accent Light it would be better its already wired and you can remove the garden stakes and mount each individual bulb to the end of each piece of wood I believe would give you the same effect plus you would be able to have a huge color selection and color dynamic scenes. Also I'm no carpenter or anything but I'm pretty sure the dumbell proped up against the wood while sawing is most likely a safety hazard but I get it I've seen the hubby do some shit that makes me question how he's still living but hey he is an electrician so yeah but I hope the electrical last the idea and finished product is beautiful.
Yes putting anything against lumber while ripping like that is a good way to find out about kickback. Those saws are extremely powerful and can bury lumber in dry wall.
A table saw is the most dangerous power tool in a wood shop. What they need is a feather board to properly hold the wood to the fence. Enough has been said by others about the wiring 😲
@@cmitch3087 I would not and would want to see that very conflicting lol I have a hard enough time using a router or really any power tool they are too heavy and go too fast for my liking. My husband makes fun of me because I use just a regular old school screw driver instead of a drill.
@@rogermccaslin5963 I don't know what a feather board is but I will be googling as soon as I'm done writing this. I actually enjoy woodworking I've done a few things here and there and I've found it to be very satisfying when having the proper tools.
I found this comment useful, but the lights I looked up that you mentioned aren't available on Amazon anymore and I found them for sale on a few websites only to be (and this is posted 2 years after you posted your comment) $100+ dollars for outdoor lighting? Does that sound right? Are there other options? I've been looking for a colored option for this design because I want to do it on a small wall in my living room and I'm having trouble finding anything worth a damn. Thanks! Hope you see this after 2 years. 😆
Just Wow! Very beautiful and something unique
This is excellent! Well done! 👏🏼
Precioso, muy buen trabajo!!! Saludos desde España.
very nice, awesome job looks beautiful
Beautiful!!!
Definitely a nice feature. Good job.
Looks amazing! Best of your projects so far! Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you guys for uploading this video again, I think I shall do this at my place
Amazing! Great job!
The use of weights to keep boards in tight against the blade was clever!
Excellent. Super work buddies.
I had loved 🥰 this accent wall when I saw on CZcams..... you guys have ✅ done a great 👍 👍👍👍 job by doing it...
Whaou 🤩 Bravo 👏super original et professionnel !!!
I think the idea and finished product are fantastic, but even as an old woman who still does her own DIYs, I would use led light strips and a remote control to get the same affect. ' Much safer and less work, too! However, I thank you for the layout as I want to do something very similar! It's beautiful!
Remote - Yes, but I don't think light strips will give you the kind of lighting effect he wanted to achieve.
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Damn that looks crazy!! 👍😎👊
Great work! The flip flops tho 😂
Gorgeous!❤️
Looks great 👍
I applaud what you've done - it looks fantastic. And I love the fact you've done it with basic tools and a very definite "DIY" approach. Top marks. But too often in the video I found myself taking a sharp intake of breath! Enough has been said about the wiring - please - if it's not 12v get it changed ASAP. Don't use tape. It stops being sticky. Just mix a bit of epoxy or even silicon bathroom sealant to hold the cables in the grooves. Try clamping things before screwing and use some kind of straight edge to line everything up. Screwing with such a big electric drill without a torque setting - very brave. Finally - please wear proper shoes - power tools, large pieces of wood and flip flops are not a good combination! safety always comes first But, as a say, stunning idea that looks wonderful andninwa t to try the same. But please consider the execution! Best of luck with your future projects!
check the trim work for nails because they are usually nailed into studs
I Use a strong magnet and that will also find studs for you as it is attracted to the nails.
Stud finder’s work but I don’t think they’re necessary
Love this guys!! Thanks
Looks awesome!
This is where hobbiest and electricians begin to gap in functionality!
Hello, Wow, Congratulations Cool 👍👏👏👏 I am impressed. I love it. It looks like Heavenly Lights……..Golden Lights……like that.
Good for you. I know that some might think that you were somewhat unprofessional, but hey, this is all about do it yourself. But being careful with our tools is something that everyone should make a priority. Still you appear to have escaped any serious damage and the project came out nicely. Well done.
Excellent job 👏 👍
Awesome Job!
Awesome idea 👍🏼
Wow super cool love it 😍
Oh so dope. Love it!
Looks awesome !!
👍👍👍 V e r y n i c e 👍👍👍
Very labor intensive! But stunning results.
Looks great
Amazing duo
Great project 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Looks great! I wish you would have provided commentary so we could do this. I know nothing about electrical and a novice to wood working but getting better. I would love to be able to do this.
He doesn't know anything about electrical or woodworking either. You're good.
Absolutely cracking. Well done, beautiful, but I have to agree about the wiring. When it comes to things involving electricity it's best not to wing it. Just because it works doesn't mean it's safe. Please take the time to do it correctly.
wow great work and patience, love it ;)
Wow so cool
Well I'm impressed!!
Wow. Amazing. Impressive. A lot of work
Nice work... congratulations
Battery powered LEDs and hot gluing the wires might have been better and safer. Overall awesome work guys.
Beautiful
Wow! Just wow!
Ammmmmazing!!!! Love it. I also love that y’all are a couple doing this fun project!!
beautiful work!
so beautiful am in aww
JUST AMAZING! LOVE IT, GREAT JOB!
Oh very nice 👍🏼
Wow that came out really cool 😍
Very nice!
Esta precioso lo que hicieron..... tengo una pregunta respecto a que aparato usaron para pintar que no vi manguera que se conecte a compresor de aire. Saludo desde Guatemala y gracias por enseñar lo que hacen esta lindo.
Ficou maravilhoso, um parabéns do 🇧🇷 para vocês 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Cant believe you took the time to show us how to drill a hole
Amazing!!!
I got an "Eeeek!" moment when seeing the way the bulb wires got connected and insulated...
I was going to comment: you lost me at step 1 - math ;). But I´m glad I stayed till the end....that wall looks fantastic!!!
Magical
nice work my desi bro
Beautiful job in the fabrication, lighting and installation. As others have noted, the electrical wiring, while functional, is unable to pass an inspection due to the use of Class 2 cabling for a Class 1 circuit. When you sell the home, this will likely be noted by a home inspector and be flagged. But, really nice work and I think the outcome is fantastic from a design and lighting standpoint.
Omg, awesome, for me the biggest win is that she helped and she know what she is doing...
Mine never cooperates...😞
good job
What a well organized and well-done process. Great footage, too! Thank You!
Great job! Which kind of wood did you you use to build it? Thanks
Nice Job!!
Love the finish, ignore all the comments saying do's an don'ts can clearly see your just having a go (like all of my projects) and what a result!!
Paying attention to some of those comments can save his life, his families life and his home, but yeah, lets ignore them.
TÚ TRABAJO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN/DISEÑO Y CARPINTERÍA GENIAL
PERO NO SE PUEDE DECIR LO MISMO DEL TEMA ELÉCTRICO
BUEN TRABAJO
Thank you universe,what a amezing 😊
Great idea!!!
But there are some things, I would not recommend for immitations:
- 26 bulbs (each 30 Watt?), cabled with low voltage cables?
- 230V or 110V, drilled wires, isolated with e-tape. Did you ever heard about e.g. WAGO? ;-) hopefully that this installation will not cause any fire.
- how can you change a bulb when one is over?
- wouldn't it be easier to dye the wood before mounting? ;-)
But really excellent idea! I like it!
Hello guys love the project. I wanted to know what type of bulbs did you guys use and did you guys wire all the bulbs directly into the wall outlet. Did you guys need to use a power supply?
Hi, great idea! I'm wondering if you had to buy wire, also? I don't see it listed but you must need a lot due to the length of the wood pieces.
THANKS!! And it's so beautiful. 😁
Great Job!!
⚡️ 🔥 Who is bringing the marshmallows? 😂
I’m not much for know it all tradesman, but I’m not sure there was one thing, electrically speaking, that was code here. The fact they had enough knowledge to wire everything properly and in parallel, yet completely disregard all things safety is mind boggling.
@@bpeterson81 Yep. At least a dab of solder on the splices! Nice creative project though.
Im bringing 3 bags HAHAHAH
@@belaygorg2659 I’ll bring the sticks.Who’s bringing the chocolate and graham crackers?
@@fieromike1 I'm adding hotdogs, be having a stopover to the market HAHAHA
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Chapeau bas 🎩🎩🎩🎩
I like the work and look a lot! THe only big issue if the wiring. You can't just twist and put electrical tapes on multiples wires with 110V AC. Ther eis a huge risk of fire here, even more with wood. You could use a 12V dc power-supply with a fuse, and do soldering and tape or even better heatshrink over it. Just a big safety concern I have if others also do this this way. But the look is great Im a huge fan.
That’s very valuable information. We made sure we wrapped the connections with tape securely. We will do some research on your suggestion too and add a note to the video for others to know as well. Thanks again for taking time to add your thoughts 😊
Agreed, cool project but wiring needs a little more care / experience