what kind of lights should i use behind glass bar?

Question

we are building a bar out of glass block and want to put lights behind it. can someone suggest what kind to use? of course we'd prefer not to pay an outragious amount...do u think rope light would work? if so, do u suggest we:
go along the top bottom and sides
along the bottom shining up
along the top shining down
or top middle and bottom...???

Answer 1

I think a flourescent tube fixture would work best. Not one of those huge 4' ones that are really bright. I mean one of those that are about 2' long and have a softer light (they're generally used for under kitchen cabinets to shine down on the counter.) put the fixture at the top of the glass panel, shining downwards, this will give a softer, more even glow. put up a shield in front of the fixture so it is not visible and glaring to the person behind the bar too.

Answer 2

I think the rope lights would be Great! Especially if you can find some in a cool color that accents your bar color scheme. I'm a sucker for uplighting, but you could just play around with them until you find what looks the best in your setting, as far as where the placement should be:) Hey, I'd give Xmas lights a try too! You probably already have some of those you could experiment with. You could go with all white, solid colors, or multi~~~blinking or not. Have Fun! When is the bar open??LOL

Answer 3

I have seen the rope lights on a glass block bar before it looks really great. I would put them along the top, sides and the bottom. Check out HGTV.com for ideas they have some great info for everything!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would go shopping for leftover Christmas lights a dollar stores. Get the LED kind because they do not get hot, and they are in general much smaller but a lot brighter, and they draw almost no current thus not adding significantly to your electric bill. You shouldn't need more than a string or so. Perhaps $12-15 dollars.

Answer 6

Led lights are the way to go as they are cheaper but you may want to check out Ikea they have some next lights that are small enough to fit anywhere

Answer 7

put a fiber light embedded into the perimeter of the glass block. the projector (several models) have the capability to produce white light or color.

Answer 8

Get touch lamps, or flouresent lights