Clever Ways To Add Light To A Room Without Wiring

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How To Add Lighting To A Room Without Wiring

First, we contacted an electrician to add more receptacles to the house, and the quote was well beyond our budget. So then we had to devise a plan B and figure out how to add lighting to a room without sufficient wiring.

Therefore, we found that adding surge protector power strips and extension cords was necessary to power all the appliances and other modern conveniences we require today. However, that still didn’t solve all the problems.

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The Small Bedroom

The bedroom has a ceiling fan with light; however, I don’t care for overhead lighting. I much prefer subdued lighting from lamps and wall sconces.

If you saw the small bedroom remodel, you know there is no room for bedside tables, so wall sconces were the best option for providing subdued lighting.

The bedroom only has two electrical outlets; an extension cord was needed to add sconces. It would allow the two lights to be attached to the same outlet on the other side of the room.

The question became how to access the on/off switch on the wall sconces without climbing on the bed.

We have the same dilemma in the living room. One light is plugged into a power strip, and the on/off switch is located next to it, behind the sofa. But with clever products, we were able to solve these issues.

How To Add Light Switches Without Hiring An Electrician

The answer to these first problems was to install a wireless remote-controlled outlet switch. The one we purchased came with two remote outlets, allowing us to add one to each lamp in the living room.

Plug the remote outlet’s receptacle into the wired outlet, then plug your lamps or wall sconces into the provided receptacle.

You can then attach the remote switch to the wall if you desire. It comes with a handy double-stick tape.

Adding a Remote Switch to the Living Room

This one remote switch will operate both lights in the living room. Now we no longer have to get behind the sofa to turn on the hanging light. LOL

Adding Light To The Bedroom

This idea was the perfect solution for adding lighting to the bedroom wall sconces. Each lamp is plugged into the same extension cord behind the bed, which is then plugged into the remote receptacle across the room.

The remote light switch is located just inside the bedroom door and operates both lights above the bed.

How To Add Overhead Lighting Without Wiring?

Another issue was overhead lighting for our new dining bar.

While remodeling our tiny beach cottage, we removed part of a wall to create a bar area between the kitchen and living room.

However, there was no electrical wiring to add lighting above the bar.

The area didn’t require much bright light, so we added these remote-controlled puck lights. They are easy to install with double-stick tape; even the remote can be attached with Velcro.

I successfully added a puck light to my bathroom a few years ago, so I knew this was a viable option for the over-the-bar area.

How To Add A Vintage Wall Sconce Without Wiring?

Another living room area had no lighting and no electrical outlet within reach. In addition, I found a fun vintage wall sconce that I wanted to add to that space.The old wiring on the sconce was useless; again, I didn’t want the expense of an electrician.

So we purchased rechargeable light bulbs. They come with a charger and a remote control, which also allows dimming.

Now the corner with the accent wall has light. I love the vintage light fixture and this easy solution for adding lighting without wiring.

Wireless Lighting In The Farmhouse

With the success of these tips and tricks, I’ve added a few cordless LED lamps around the farmhouse. One area that has always been a problem is the mantle. The only electrical outlet is behind the fireplace insert. So these cute little LED lamps are the perfect solution. They are hardly noticeable, and there are 3 lighting options.

Another larger LED lamp adds much-needed light to the center of the living room. I updated this lamp with some paint and a DIY Decorative Paper Lampshade.

I hope these clever ideas will help you with your next lighting dilemma.

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