Nebula on the ceiling in five minutes. Where to place it, the best settings, and how to get that dreamy drifting-stars look everyone's obsessed with on Instagram.
A galaxy projector is the fastest way to turn an ordinary room into something magical. Here's exactly how to set it up for that swirling, cinematic nebula look.
Where to place it
- Put it on a low surface, a nightstand or the floor, angled up towards the ceiling.
- Keep it 1 to 2 metres from the wall or ceiling you want to fill.
- Darker rooms = brighter, dreamier stars. Draw the curtains for the full effect.
Dial in the settings
Start with the green laser stars on, then layer the blue nebula cloud over the top at low brightness. Turn the drift/rotation on slow, fast rotation looks gimmicky, slow looks cinematic. Use the remote to fade the brightness right down once you're in bed.
Make it a whole vibe
Pair the projector with a small warm night-light for balance so the room doesn't go pitch black, and you've got the cosiest movie-night or wind-down setup going.
