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Cabinet and bookcase lighting in 4 easy steps

Finding the right book or showing off your favourite pieces shouldn’t mean peering into the shadows. Affordable and simple to install cabinet and bookcase lighting makes everything easy to see and enjoy. Add integrated lighting above or below your shelves to highlight books, photos and treasures from your travels. You can direct the light exactly where you want it, so every detail gets its moment in the spotlight. With remote control options, turning the lights on is effortless, bringing your room to life day and night.

Here are 4 simple steps to get your perfect cabinet and bookcase lighting.

Choose your lighting
Choose a driver
Add a cord
Choose a remote control or the DIRIGERA hub
See how it all comes together

A black IDANÄS high cabinet with glass-doors and 1 drawer stands between two IDANÄS bookcases near an EKHOLMA corner sofa.

1. Choose your lighting

You have different lighting options depending on your needs. Cabinet lighting adds focused light to brighten specific areas, while integrated lighting blends seamlessly into your furniture for a clean look. Bookcase and cabinet LED strips let you unleash your creativity and decorate with light, creating a soft, even glow along shelves. Battery-operated options are flexible and easy to install without wiring, making it simple to bring every shelf into the spotlight.

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Lit YTBERG cabinet lighting mounted on top of a LÅDMAKARE storage combination with sliding doors in a light living room.
A white KAPPLAKE LED spotlight
A dimmable KABBLEKA LED lighting strip with USB
A white/battery-operated KÖLVATTEN LED spotlight
A dimmable/white ROLFSTORP LED lighting

2. Choose your driver

Choose between the ANSLUTA LED driver 19 W, the TRÅDFRI LED driver 10 W, or the TRÅDFRI LED driver 30 W to connect multiple lights to a power outlet, making cabinet and bookcase lighting easy to install. TRÅDFRI LED drivers allows dimming or smart control when used with a remote control or the DIRIGERA hub, giving you more flexibility and features through the IKEA Home smart app. 

Good to know: You can connect up to 10 TRÅDFRI LED drivers in one installation with FÖRNIMMA connection cords between drivers. 

A white ANSLUTA LED driver with cord
With ANSLUTA LED driver 19 W, you can connect up to 6 light sources to the LED driver, as long as the total wattage does not exceed 19W. Power supply cord included. You can turn all connected light sources on and off with a single switch. Cannot be dimmed, used with a remote, or connected to the DIRIGERA hub or IKEA Home smart app.
A smart grey TRÅDFRI driver for wireless control
With TRÅDFRI LED driver 10 W, you can connect up to 3 light sources, as long as the total wattage does not exceed 10 W. To be completed with FÖRNIMMA power supply cord, sold separately. Connect to the DIRIGERA hub and IKEA Home smart app for extra features.
A smart grey TRÅDFRI driver for wireless control
With TRÅDFRI LED driver 30 W, you can connect up to 9 light sources, as long as the total wattage does not exceed 30 W. To be completed with FÖRNIMMA power supply cord, sold separately. Connect to the DIRIGERA hub and IKEA Home smart app for extra features.

3. Add your cord

To connect your lighting to the TRÅDFRI LED driver, you only need a FÖRNIMMA power supply cord. If you choose the ANSLUTA LED driver, no extra cord is needed, as the power cord is included. 

Good to know: If you decide to use several TRÅDFRI LED drivers then you need to complement FÖRNIMMA connection cords between drivers.

Add your cord
A FÖRNIMMA power supply cord

3. Add your cord

To connect your lighting to the TRÅDFRI LED driver, you only need a FÖRNIMMA power supply cord. If you choose the ANSLUTA LED driver, no extra cord is needed, as the power cord is included. 

Good to know: If you decide to use several TRÅDFRI LED drivers then you need to complement FÖRNIMMA connection cords between drivers.

4. Choose your remote control or DIRIGERA hub

The remote control lets you turn your lights on or off and dim them for the right mood. You can also connect your lights to the DIRIGERA hub and the IKEA Home smart app to control multiple lights from your phone. The DIRIGERA hub works as a Matter bridge, so your smart lights are compatible with Apple Home & Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. The IKEA Home smart app is available on the App Store (iOS 16.4 or later) and Google Play (Android 10 or later).

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A dual button/multicolour BILRESA remote control kit

4. Choose your remote control or DIRIGERA hub

The remote control lets you turn your lights on or off and dim them for the right mood. You can also connect your lights to the DIRIGERA hub and the IKEA Home smart app to control multiple lights from your phone. The DIRIGERA hub works as a Matter bridge, so your smart lights are compatible with Apple Home & Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa. The IKEA Home smart app is available on the App Store (iOS 16.4 or later) and Google Play (Android 10 or later).

A woman dressed in white is in a room with white walls and furniture. She demonstrates how to connect the SKYDRAG LED lighting to TRÅDFRI LED driver 30 W and FÖRNIMMA power supply cord with three different light sources. She then shows that with a simple press of a button on a remote control, the lighting can be dimmed up and down.

Cabinet and bookshelf lighting installation made easy – really!

It’s that simple to install and connect your cabinet and bookcase lighting, driver, power supply and smart controls to create perfect lighting for your home.