In today’s blog post, we are going to answer a question that is on the mind of many college students. Can you have led lights in a dorm room?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will get into some pros and cons of having led lights, and then go over how to install them in your dorm room. First things first: can you even have these types of light bulbs in your dorm room in the first place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
strip lights may be allowed in some dorms to enable you to create the kind of ambiance that suits your comfort. But led strip lights may not be allowed in some dorms as they may be considered a fire hazard, damage the finish on the walls, or may affect the dorm room temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You want to check with your dorms coordinator or your college residence hall handbook to see if you can have led strip lights in your dorm room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So there you have if you came for a short and quick answer. But there’s a lot to this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So in the remaining parts of this article, I will go over some of the do’s and don’ts of putting led strip lights in your dorm if it is allowed, the best types to put in your dorm, how to safely mount your led strip light in your dome, and some of the possible reasons why you may not be allowed to put led strip lights in your dorm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are some schools that allow for led strip lights, and others do not. It is best to check your college residence hall handbook or student guide before you purchase any led strip lights<\/a> for your dorm room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the school prohibits these types of lighting products, you will not want to go out and purchase them because you will have to return them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The school’s handbook should also outline any penalties for having these types of lighting products in your dorm room, even if you bought them with the intent of removing them before moving out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are allowed to have led strip lights in your dorm room, the first thing that you need to know is where exactly can these types of lights be installed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n These durable and powerful lights can have a variety of uses, but they must be used in the proper locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first location that you can use led strip lights is to create an accent lighting system. These types of light strips are great for highlighting the headboard, top of a bookshelf, or underneath your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second location that you can use led strip lights is to provide general room lighting. These types of lights are good for lighting up the entire room, and they can be connected to a remote that will allow you to control their brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The third location that you can use led strip lights is for your under-the-bed storage boxes. These types of lighting products are great for highlighting the contents in your storage boxes, and they can also be connected to a remote that will allow you to control their brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> Clarify with your dorms coordinator or residence life office before you purchase and installing any led strip lights. Clarify the locations as well to avoid breaking the rules.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Lastly, if you are allowed to have led strip lights<\/a> in your dorm room, you need to know which brands are the best. These types of lights can be found at home improvement stores like Lowes and Home Depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The only brands that you can trust are the ones by American Lighting Inc., Lumileds, and Liton. These types of lights are considered to be the best because they can last up to 50,000 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They also have a low voltage controller that will allow you to adjust the brightness of your led strip lights<\/a>. The best brands will also be UL listed, so you know they are safe to use in a college dorm room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you check with your dorm coordinator or College Residence Hall Handbook and you are allowed to have led strip lights in your college dorm room, the first thing that you need to know is how do you mount them without damaging surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Disclaimer:<\/strong> If you are not sure how to properly mount them, please consult a professional electrician to do it for you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Important Tip:<\/strong> If you need to cut your led strip lights to size, make sure to only cut along designated parts of the strip to avoid cutting through electrical circuits which may damage your lights. You can use scissors!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is On Your Dorm Agreement? (i.e. College Residence Hall Handbook)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If Allowed, Here Are Some Do’s And Don’t Of Led Strip Lights In Dorms<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Don’ts<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do’s<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Is The Best Location To Mount Led Strip Lights In Your Dorm?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If Allowed, What Are The Best Brands To Purchase?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Do You Safely Mount Led Strip Lights Without Damaging Dorm Surfaces <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How To Make Your Strip Lights Last Throughout Your Stay In The Dorm<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n