Mike Conneely walks through the planning, execution, and problem-solving behind custom LED accent and backlighting details in a high-end home. From backlit mirrors and hallway niches to angled bed walls, sauna benches, and steel shelving, Mike explains how thoughtful framing, proper reveals, aluminum channels, diffusers, and low-voltage wiring come together to create clean architectural lighting. He highlights real-world design-build challenges, including sequencing installations, coordinating with stone and cabinetry, accommodating medicine cabinets, and planning for future serviceability. Mike also shares cost-saving alternatives like pre-lit mirrors and stresses the importance of consistent LED color temperature selection. This episode offers practical insight into how creative lighting designs are successfully executed on site through experience, coordination, and flexibility.

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