Adding lights to a display case

[Stooby]

Hello, I am thinking of building a small display case with glass doors and shelves. Is there a good way of lighting it, what kind of lights would I need?
Thanks everyone.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

12v LED's

 

[MatthewRedStars]

In the past I've used the Hafele lights that are on a 12mm strip with LEDs every inch or so..... set into a rebate so they are out of direct eyeline.

You can cut them to length. But you need to hide a transformer somewhere.

 

[Logger]

I have also used the strip lights for back lighting a picture frame. I got mine from maplins and in a pack got 4 strips of lights but these also changed colour if you wanted or flashed between colours and you got a remote control to change the settings. All this for £35.

Very easy to use, the lights are self adhesive, as mentioned, the transformer needs to be hidden.

 

[Tierney]

Or recessed spotlights in the top. Two 12v fittings in each cabinet works well.

 

[RogerM]

I used these in a kitchen cabinet as well as under a bridging unit over a sink and have been very happy with them. You also need a transformer for each group of lights fitted. I fed 3 lights from one transformer, but i believe that they can take more.