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Old 09-28-2023, 12:11 PM
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How much DIY are you looking for? Here is a full feature DIY system, but it will take your time to set up...

Start with an LED strip. Pick the density of LEDs (how many per inch; aka how much space between each one). Select a strip that has addressable LEDs. That means each individual LED color and brightness can be set. Get one that is water resistant. Whatever length you want.

Then get a controller. One nice one is at electromage (dot com). That can be set to do anything you want with each LED. Set up fades, motion, or static colors. Set the LEDs above the stove to bright white when cooking. Fold back the LED strip for more brightness there. All white, or one length the color you want, the others off (for uniformity with other areas). Controller access is wireless (your house LAN) and hosts its own web page interface. Powers up with memory of last pattern.
Examples:
20 LEDs red, next 20 green, next 20 red, next 20 green...
35 LEDs red, next 15 green, next 25 red, next 40 green...
Many alternating sections of LEDs, fading gradually between red and green and blue and white and nnnnn.

You will need a power supply. Get a switching type, not linear.

Might want some strip connectors to make wiring easier.

This is not for the "call XYZ company" person. It's a highly versatile and customizable LED light system. You are not likely to find anything like this commercially.