# Record Storage Lighting in IKEA Kalax cube shelves **URL:** \ **Category:** Do It Yourself\ **Created:** [December 26, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167 "2023-12-26T21:39:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![akubacki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akubacki/32/21479_2.png) [@akubacki](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akubacki)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/1 "2023-12-26T21:39:01Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![ViperRGD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/viperrgd/32/176965_2.png) [@ViperRGD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ViperRGD)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/2 "2023-12-26T22:02:33Z")
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](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTJXY5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (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 😁 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: ![IMG_0110](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/d/a/dab3e55f13681f1d5c05e2065a87974dc1b9adbb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![akubacki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akubacki/32/21479_2.png) [@akubacki](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akubacki)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/3 "2023-12-26T22:15:07Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![mscardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@mscardina](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mscardina)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/4 "2023-12-27T07:00:52Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![BK\_Audiophile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@BK\_Audiophile](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BK_Audiophile)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/5 "2023-12-27T11:40:01Z")
HitLights ([hitlights.com](http://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! ---
**Author:** ![gthiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f6c823/32.png) [@gthiel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gthiel)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/6 "2023-12-27T15:58:43Z")
I installed these in my wife’s art studio and they work wonderfully. No wiring required LED Motion Sensor Light,Under Counter Lighting, Wireless USB Rechargeable Kitchen Night Lights,Battery Powered Operated Light,54-LED Light for Wardrobe,Closets,Cabinet,Cupboard(2 Pack) [https://a.co/d/aAMgppT](https://a.co/d/aAMgppT) ---
**Author:** ![akubacki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akubacki/32/21479_2.png) [@akubacki](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akubacki)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/7 "2023-12-28T18:34:56Z")
I like your suggestion. I’d prefer to use strip-tape LED lighting that doesn’t require batteries. ---
**Author:** ![gthiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f6c823/32.png) [@gthiel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gthiel)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/record-storage-lighting-in-ikea-kalax-cube-shelves/36167/8 "2023-12-28T20:55:54Z")
I hear ya. I went for convenience. That batteries are bad for Mother Earth.