That looks incredible, what did they use an led rope lighting?

Why?

Why would you want to shine light on an area where dirt tends to migrate? Even though I am a clean freak, I always find this to be an area that is difficult to keep clean.

that looks very silly unless you have an ultra modern kitchen..

I wonder how they plugged it in? They have an outlet under the counter? I wish....

guys, come on - read the article. it's for the bathroom, for guests, it replaces a nightlight..

Sunsoaked, what's even sillier is putting a kitchen in the bathroom.

LOL Get them in neon green to match your tricked out car!

When we redid our house a few years ago, we got a smokey frosted glass sink in our powder room. It has an intaglio effect where it has a scroll floral design etched in the underside of the basin, but the actual basin itself is smooth glass. For an added effect, we run a simple LED light strip underneath the sink when we have guests and the entire bathroom is "uplit" through the sink. It shows off the beautiful etching in the glass, too. People freak out about it and are so surprised a simple LED strip can have such an impact.

What happens when the bulbs go out? Do you have to replace the whole string?

I had the same question as lynell... is there a rope running up the wall to an outlet somewhere? That'd take it from clever to college-tacky.

hey, i like looking at pictures and judging! ;)

Why are people confused? lol. Rope lights are $10 from Target. Yes, you replace the whole rope, no, there are no bulbs (it's a rope light). Rope lights last for years. I had mine for 5 years before a section burned out.

It's convenient because it lights up the floor, where you walk. A night light is nice too but sometimes doesn't reach the areas you need it. I personally like it. It's ambient lighting, and you can rig it in a way where you don't see the actual rope, just the lighted glow. Personally when guests come, I clean everywere, even under the cabinet lip.

@sunsoaked: I thought it was a kitchen at first, too! (Looks like there's even a coffeemaker on the counter haha)

I do like this, though... but then again I have a mildly unhealthy obsession for twinkle lights.

Apparently the "coffeemaker" is a toothbrush sanitizer. I hope it makes coffee, too.

It's a nice effect but I would never use a ropelight in my home. They get very warm.

not if you use led

I don't really get why anyone would want to do this- maybe it's just me-
it seems like the need to keep your floor spotless and shiny would outweigh the benefit of having a nightlight that lit the floor...

It's a nice idea. When I wander out of bed to use the bathroom at night, I hate turning on the lights, but that could lead to some bruised shins in an unfamiliar, dark house.

As oldbern pointed out, I don't think a lot of people read the reasoning.

NOT A VERY GOOD ENERGY IDEA, wasteful. We need to turn our lights OFF.

1. LED light ropes don't get hot and last for many years.

2. For being a cooler white than traditional light strings, they're still not super bright. I put them on top of my kitchen cabinets for Christmas parties, and they just provide some mild mood lighting. Probably won't highlight too much crud on the floor.

3. This is so people can use the potty at night without bumping around in the dark - an alternative nightlight. I don't think anyone will be looking at the cleanliness of the floor in the dark.

What's that metal object hanging near the light switch? An electric hand dryer?

Lol @littlemisssunshine. I don't get the confusion either.

This is so not for me. Airplane aisle lighting for the home. BUT, for those asking "why?" try reading the post before you comment next time. I think you'll find the answer to your question.

Reading the post doesn't help answer the question, because the "reason" for this is pretty silly. And frankly, when I'm a guest it's the getting *to* the bathroom that's the problem. Ditto the kitchen. Of course, if you want to outline your coffee table, hallways, dining room chairs, go for it!

Jeez people, do ya'll snark much or is this a bad time? Lighten up for heavens sake.

I wouldn't do this so much around the toe kick, but it wouldn't be bad in a bathroom or down a hallway from a kid's room at night. In the kitchen, I do think this is a great way to do lighting under the upper cabinets.

i use little night lights in all my plugs ,gives a soft glow throughout the house at night..

We did this same idea using rope light under the bottom railing of our deck. Great ambient light on a nice summer's evening.

I think this is a very clever and artistic alternative to a boring night light and very effective. Lots of possibilities, thanks for the idea!

to surfjack... the sink lighting is what I am exactly looking for. How did you do it? Can I wire in directly to a dimmer on the wall??

I like it, but where is it plugged in?