Who still remembers the classic advertising signs, illuminated and in neon lettering? In many American films, they were THE highlight. Bright colors, occasional flickering, individual messages – a cool eye-catcher that is also available for your home!
Decorative trend with a coolness factor
Light conjures up an individual look in your own four walls in no time at all. If you want something less classic than a wall or floor lamp in white-yellow, you should take a closer look at the exciting neon trend.
Filling old glasses with tea lights
and creating a romantic lighting atmosphere – that was yesterday. It can be done cooler. Neon lettering and neon signs are the latest decorative trend that never really disappeared from the scene.Figures, sayings, your own greeting messages – there are no limits to your imagination with these excitingly illuminated decorative elements. Red, green, yellow, blue – everyone can let their creativity run wild. A neon picture
with a banana, a stylish cocktail glass, or ice cream is an eye-catcher in any kitchen.
To ensure the eye-catcher is shown to its best advantage, there are a few things to consider. It is best to attach it to an empty surface so that the luminosity can unfold. The color of the neon picture should match the background. A white wall is optimal for letting every color really shine. On a particularly dark background, strong colors like red or green stand out particularly well.Less is sometimes more – this also applies to neon signs. So that the LED Neon Signs
Cool neon lettering is even available personalized for your home. Choose size, color, and desired motif and enjoy the neon trend.
Tips for choosing a neon sign: the premises decideAnyone who wants to design their bathroom not in a country house style
, but more modern, can use neon signs. They require a special requirement: waterproof. In the bathroom, moisture accumulates again and again due to showering or extensive bathing experiences.
Neon signs should therefore definitely be waterproof. This ensures that the sensitive technology inside remains undamaged and can reliably provide its luminosity. If a thin layer of water vapor has formed on the neon sign, let it dry in peace or carefully remove it with a dry cloth.
Pay attention to the right socket location
To position the neon sign optimally, cable length and socket location are crucial. It is best to think about where it should be attached before choosing the sign. To avoid tension on the cable, it is better to choose a sign with sufficient cable length.
Don't worry, with the help of a cable duct or clever furniture positioning, the annoying cable can be hidden well. Most neon signs have a white cable, so it is hardly noticeable on a light wall surface. If you decide to attach the cable with individual clamps, make sure that it is not damaged by their attachment.
Neon signs as a gift idea – create personalized neon lettering and pictures
Neon lighting can even be customized. Perfectly suitable as a gift idea. If you want, you can leave your personal greeting message in the form of lettering or a picture. Various sizes, colors, and font sizes are available.
How about a "Happy Birthday" in exciting neon lettering for the wall, for example? An unforgettable gift that surely no one else has. Not only for birthdays, but also for celebrating love, neon lettering is a real highlight.Ideal as a gift for Valentine's Day or as a romantic gesture for a marriage proposal. An embarrassing marriage proposal
was yesterday, this makes it spectacular. Design the individual sign with "Will you marry me?", attach it to the wall, darken the room, and lead your loved one inside. By flipping the light switch, the lettering appears. Exciting, romantic, and unforgettable at the same time – this neon light will always be remembered.
Neon for the garden – not just for US fans
may provide warm light, but also harbor dangers due to their open flames. With neon lighting, that doesn't exist.
As a special outdoor variant, they are available as great decorative elements (e.g., flamingo, palm tree, etc.). If you want, you can even let scary ghosts dance through the night as a neon sign.
Extravagant design objects can also be created with neon light. Optimal for interior and garden.
Making neon lights yourself: the cost-effective alternative
Anyone who wants to make neon lettering or a picture themselves needs some manual skill and some materials. The simplest and most cost-effective variant can be implemented with a light rope. It is available in various colors and lengths. The advantage: It is flexible and can represent almost any wording or image.
To bring the neon tube onto the surface, precision is required. First, the desired image or letters are applied with a pen. Make sure there are no spelling mistakes. A wire frame is suitable for better fixation. It is bent into the shape of the later neon picture and fixed. The advantage: The light rope can be attached much better to the wire.
Anyone who does not use the wire and attaches the tube directly to the surface will have little joy with it. Because the glue could loosen due to the heat generated and let the neon picture fall apart.
With the wire, the tube offers significantly more support. This technique is a bit more elaborate, but it also holds better. Once the wire frame is finished, the tube is glued on precisely piece by piece. Important: start without a power supply. As soon as the tube is completely attached, it needs time to dry. For better, temporary fixation, foldback clips are suitable. They prevent slipping and can be removed effortlessly after drying.
To ensure the tube glows optimally, it is best to use a battery-powered power supply. Some light rope systems even have remote controls. This allows neon pictures to be switched on and off comfortably from anywhere.
