Use a constellation map to create a realistic star pattern. A starry ceiling creates a whimsical, otherwordly feeling in a bedroom; the gentle glow of the stars creates a soft light in a room. In a child's room, a starry ceiling can take the place of a night light. Using LED lights, which have a long lifetime and give off almost no heat, you can make a simple dropped starry ceiling.
1 Buy panels of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) that will fit onto your bedroom ceiling with at least 6 inches around it. Paint the panels in a color that will work with your room decor. Choose a color that will be attractive in the room during the day. Keep in mind that dark colors may be too overwhelming, particularly in a small room or one with low ceilings. Set the panels aside to dry.
2 Build a support frame out of 2-inch by 2-inch pieces of wood. Most supply stores will cut wood to your specifications. Lay out the perimeter of the frame in the shape and size of your MDF panel or panels, and use a drill to screw them together. Cut cross-support pieces that fit inside the frame and secure them in place, arranging the supports to line up with your ceiling joists. Screw the frame onto the ceiling, making sure to attach the supports to the joists wherever possible for extra stability and support.
3 Mark star locations on the painted side of the MDF panels. Use a star chart to mark out approximate locations of constellations or simply create a random pattern. Drill holes in the panels, starting through the painted side to keep rough edges on the back. Use a drill bit that fits the size of your dimmable LED down light so they'll slide easily through the board.
4 Poke the 7W T5 LED tube light manufacturer through the holes in the MDF panels, working in lines so the cords won't get tangled on the back. Lean the panels against the wall to make it easier to work. When you run through one string, attach another and continue. Leave the male end of the end string free to allow for an extension cord.
5 Enlist two people to help with the ceiling panel installation. Have them hold either end of the panel flush with the ceiling frame while you drill in screws on the corners until they can support the weight. Drill in additional screws every 8 inches along the outside of the frame and along the interior supports. Touch up the screws with paint to cover the metallic surface. Run an extension cord from the end of the LED string, down the corner of the room to an outlet.
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