9″ LED Lighted Floating Shelves
Details
Features
• NeXus LED Lighting System
• Front Lighting Diffuser
• 3/4" Frosted Acrylic
Lighting Highlights
• Controller Kit (required)
• Program Custom Colors
• Created Custom Fade Modes
• Dimming, Pre-set colors & modes
The double depth led floating shelves are a great way to display a huge selection of liquor or displaying larger items in your home or business. Commonly used in retail settings to display products of all types, the 9″ depth ensures you’ll be able to fit just about anything on it!
Shelf Dimensions
9″ D x .75″ H x X” L
Controller Kit
•Each shelf system will require a controller kit which is sold separately.
•Each kit can power multiple shelves as long as that the total shelf lengths do not exceed 20 linear feet.
•If the total length of shelving is over 20 feet you will need to purchase an additional controller kit to create a second system.
•There are exceptions to the 20′ rule which you can read about in the shelving faq section below.
Front Lighting Diffuser
•While it’s virtually unnoticeable on the shelf, all of our floating shelves include a front lighting diffuser. A feature unique to our shelves. This diffuser absorbs the lighting from the back of the shelf to provide a perfectly even glow across the front. Without this diffuser, the led lighting would travel through the shelving and you would see each individual led (hotspots) See example
Shelf Brackets
•Each shelf includes brackets for mounting. The number of brackets included will vary between shelf lengths. These brackets have a satin nickel finish for a sleek modern look.
•If you have your own mounting system in mind, let us know and we will deduct the cost of the brackets from the shelf.
Custom Dimensions and Modifications
•Whether you’re just wanting a more custom look or need certain specifications for your project, we can custom tailor your shelves to meet just about any need!
COMMON SHELVING QUESTIONS
The reason is to save you money! Because shelves can be jumpered to one another, each one doesn’t necessarily need its own controller kit. (explained below)
- Each power supply and controller can power up to 20 linear feet of shelving.
- Any combination of shelving up to 20 feet will work on one power supply and controller whether it is (10) 2′ shelves, (4) 5′ shelves or (2) 8′ shelves.
- See also 20′ Rule Exceptions at the bottom of this page.
- Each power supply and controller are only capable of powering so many LEDs over a certain distance. Any more than this and there may be a noticeable difference in brightness from the beginning of the shelving compared to the end.
- See also 20′ Rule Exceptions at the bottom of this page.
- This is very common and in this case, you will need additional power supplies and controllers. A pair for each 20′ length. Note: Having two or more different controllers will make it difficult to sync color changing modes between each different system.
- Alternatively, you can create a power loop by connecting power at both the first shelf and the last shelf. This method requires a 3 Way Splitter and probably additional jumper cables.
- Please note that this is an advanced connection method and should only be done if you can confirm the power supply is not drawing over its maximum output which is 60 watts.
It depends on where you’re putting the shelves. If you’re installing them behind your bar or somewhere with cabinetry your best bet is to put both in a nearby cabinet or drawer. If they are free floating in a room it becomes more difficult. A lot of our customers simply hide both behind whatever it is they put on the shelves.
- The best way is to put them inside the walls or adjacent cabinets. If this isn’t an option, then the only thing you can really do is run them on the wall and disguise/paint them.
- ***Always check your local electrical codes or consult with an electrician before running cables through your walls. Do not put the power supply inside your wall or in any very confined space.
All of our shelves use the same satin nickel mounting bracket. There are two different sizes. Small for 4.5″ deep shelves and large for 9″ deep, wine rack shelves and curved shelves.
Each bracket is rated to 30 lbs (assuming you’re screwing into studs) which is more than any amount of bottles you could fit on it. However, we would advise against doing something like stacking bricks on these shelves.
Although these brackets come with plastic drywall anchors, if you’re planning to use these shelves to display heavy items like bottles, we recommend getting heavier duty anchors (toggle bolts) from the hardware store just to be safe.
If you’re installing your shelves inside a cabinet or have some other kind of support, be sure to contact us before you order as we will subtract the cost of the brackets from the price of the shelves.
- You can. However, you'll need some a masonry anchor kit along with a masonry drill bit. These are available at any hardware store.
- Also, keep in mind that it will be more difficult to hide the wiring on a stone or brick wall. While some pictures show installations on stone without wires, these are customer photos in which they ran wires in their walls before installing the stone.
- If your mirror is already in place, then we wouldn't recommend it unless you're extremely handy and know how to drill through glass.
- If you're having your mirror cut specifically for your project, they can pre-drill holes that match the required holes for our brackets. Just make sure they line up with your studs.
- No. These shelves are made out of acrylic and unlike glass, it will flex/bow over long distances without support.
- We don't recommend spacing the brackets (or your own mounting method) more than 24" apart.
The Short Version
You can exceed 20′ of shelving on a single controller kit if:
• You never plan on using your shelves on White
• If you do use them on white, you’re not concerned about the trailing end being much dimmer and/or a pinkish color
The Long Version
Why the 20′ rule exists to begin with
We created the 20′ rule to ensure that everyone purchasing our shelves is happy with them no matter what color they use them on. When using the shelving on white, we cannot guarantee you’ll be happy with the result over 20′ and we can’t have that!
So, whats the deal with White?
• Our lighting uses Tri-Chip LEDs. One chip with 3 colors (Red, Blue Green). To create white, it mixes all three colors at full brightness. This means that White draws nearly 3x more power than any single color.
• Low Voltage power can only travel so far before it begins to lose strength. This is called voltage drop. When this happens, LEDs get progressively dimmer and dimmer.
• Because white consumes so much more power than other colors, a noticeable voltage drop occurs much sooner. In this case around 20′. After 20′, White will start looking more and more dim and pinkish is in tone. The pink effect happens because the LEDs aren’t getting the right voltage to properly mix to create a crisp white.
We want you to be happy with your shelves so if you plan on using them on white, please stick to the 20′ rule. If you hadn’t even considered using white, go nuts!
We're here to help!
You can give us a call anytime. (704)727-2727 or send us an email.
Nick –
Great product
Jesse Johnson –
I really do love my shelf. No hassle with shipping or packaging, installation was pretty painless with some extra hands. Shelf looks good and is very secure. Unintentionally conveniently the remote for my sound bar is the same frequency as the LED shelf so turning on one turns on the other (which is actually very nice for me). Provides great back-lighting for my TV and it looks truly amazing. Very happy with this company and this shelf.
T. Staley –
Beautiful! I can color match these shelves to match the colors I pick for my fireplace. I only have two notes. 1st, the connectors should be secured with something other than heat-shrink, if you ever intend to separate them. 2nd, the IR sensor works on the same spectrum as other remotes, so you may well get unintended effects from using a TV or other remote (my TV remote volume changes the color, etc).
Overall, I’m quite satisfied. I will be looking to buy more products for other ares of my house.
Jason –
Great product
Kevin K –
I think the brackets should be a little longer and maybe have a 2nd screw, but the shelves look amazing.
Maria –
The whole experience was perfect…from beginning to end. I truly loved the fact that the shelving units could come in virtually any size. It made my life much easier due to the demensions for my space. My two units arrived separately (on different days), but it did not make a difference in my case. They were packaged so well that there is no way their products could ever become damaged in transit. Once the units were installed, I fell in love with the amazing look. They made my bar look truly custom made and I could not have asked for a better idea than these lighted shelving units. Thank you for your service!
BIll –
With so many 5 star reviews, you’d wonder if they were just posted by the company. I can assure you that they were not. These shelves were perfect. they look fantastic and the shelf brackets couldn’t have been any easier to hang. Absolutely love this product!
Mathew –
Shelf is sturdy and attractive and the shipping was delivered quickly. I am impressed with the quality of the product; unfortunately the controller malfunctioned and I have asked for a replacement but havent gotten it yet. The customer service has been attentive.
Jeremy –
I reviewed a number of LED shelves online and even purchased a less expensive version and the quality was apparent. I ordered the 60″, 9″ wide from Customized Designs and am thoroughly impressed. The product arrived in two weeks. Packaging was impeccable and I was equally impressed with the communication from their team letting me know it was arriving and to inspect and test the shelf. The quality is exceptional and and very impressed with the mounting hardware and instructions. Overall, well worth the extra money spent.
Bill B –
Some renovation on our home allowed us to create a perfect space for a bar. I had previously installed some of the floating shelves and decided to build upon the set to accommodate all our spirits. The shelving, brackets, and electronics all fit together without a hitch and the controller allows us to customize the mood.
Bruce P –
I have been collecting telephone insulators for years and have always been looking for a way to display them. They are multiple colors and shapes and look great if lit correctly. The LED shelf was the perfect solution not only displaying the insulators but also providing some ambient light when viewing TV.
The instructions for the controller and hookup were good. However there were no instructions for mounting the wall brackets. It took me longer than it should to figure it out, but I am a DIY kinda guy and figured it out. I would suggest CD to develop and include mounting instructions. Overall I am very pleased with the product, service and quality.
Evelyn –
We love our shelves wish we had ordered more or made a different design. You are a class company!! Everyone we talked with was a pro and always responded to our questions.
TG –
Fantastic product, great sales team, quick delivery, and easy setup. can’t get better than that! Thank you
Prathap –
Thank you for all the help during ordering and support afterwards. It was really nice of you guys to actually review my order and see what is needed and advice me as well as update the order. Thank you for that and in particular to Debbie.