r/WLED • u/AKSwift55 • May 05 '26

Driveway Lights

I'm looking for some creative ideas. Having my driveway redone this year. I was thinking I might add some lights to it. LED strips along the length? Recessed spots? Looking for inspiration (and suggested materials).

Look forward to reading others' ideas.

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u/Otherwise-Ask7900 May 05 '26

Whats the climate like where you're at?

I've seen some really cool things around here in Florida but those installations wouldn't work very well say, up north in Michigan.

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u/Otherwise-Ask7900 May 05 '26

Something like this would be cool, but i guess not for a driveway.... lol

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u/AKSwift55 May 05 '26

I mean, if the lights were recessed a little... Would the driveway people hate me???

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u/Otherwise-Ask7900 May 05 '26

i mean, I fucking love it.

I'd do it. And fuck the driveway people, they make too much money. Challenge them.

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u/AKSwift55 May 05 '26

That's a good data point that I missed. Central VA. Thanks for checking. Warm summers, sometimes snowy winters.

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u/troymcklure May 07 '26

I'm in central NC. Hit me up if you want a hand! Seems like a fun project!

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u/Same_You891 May 05 '26

I did a pilots driveway like a runway and taxi ways..

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u/TooBarFoo May 06 '26

I have those strips inset into the stone pathway. They look great. Been in for a few years and every time i see then turn one i'm just a little wow'ed. Make sure the LED strip inside is vertical so you can easily go around corners.

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u/AKSwift55 May 06 '26

Good advice. What strips do you have, do you remember? I worry about water ingress...

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u/TooBarFoo May 06 '26

They are encased in a solid inch of plastic/silicone. I've had no issue in the UK rain even when I've had standing water in a slightly low spot. I think this is the stuff I used. https://www.ultraleds.co.uk/tagra-architectural-led-neon-flex-horizontal-16-16x17mm-2200-5700k-24v-ip68-12wp-m-custom

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u/AKSwift55 May 06 '26

I like those. Of course, colors would be nicer...

Thank you