It was one of the very first projects that I did in our house when we moved last April, and it is still one of my absolute favorites! If you don't follow NestingWithGrace on Instagram, I highly recommend that you do..like right now! She is such a kind person and her sense of style is nothing short of amazing! Her account is where I first encountered the "magic light trick."
Basically, the concept is using a remote controlled LED puck light to replace a lightbulb in any light without having to hardwire the fixture. I love the look of long-armed and gooseneck sconces and feel like it instantly adds so much to any space. It is the perfect modern farmhouse touch! I also know that I am not an electrician, haha, and have no idea how to install electrical boxes (probably not the proper term). This DIY trick was exactly what I had been searching for and I didn't even know it!
So this is what you need:
A light fixture of your choice (sconce, lamp, ceiling fixture)
Remote controlled puck lights (these are what I bought and they are great)
This plumbing fixture
Hot glue or super glue
1. You'll need to put batteries in the puck lights that you are using, then either hot glue or super glue the un-ribbed end of the plumbing fixture to the back of the puck light. I tried super glue first but it wasn't hardening properly, so I used hot glue instead and it worked like a charm (gotta love hot glue) It'll look like this:
2. Install the light fixture to the wall (or ceiling) using the hardware that comes with the light, disregarding the wiring (I just taped it down to the inside of the fixture so it was out of the way).
3. Screw the puck light into the fixture just like you would a light bulb.
4. Use your handy dandy remote to turn on your new light!
This is an easy DIY that anybody could attempt! It makes such a big impact with minimal effort or investment. It would look great over beds, gallery walls, to highlight artwork, or anywhere that you would like some additional light but don't have the resources to add hardwired boxes.
Happy DIYing!
-Laura
I'm curious how often you find yourself needing to change the batteries in your puck lights?