Abstract: A method of applying electroluminescent material to furniture or the like, the method including the steps of providing a suitable electroluminescent material with attached wiring and also providing a suitable power source, preparing the surface of the furniture or the like for receipt of the electroluminescent material with attached wiring including providing a passageway for the wiring, adhering the suitable electroluminescent material to a surface of the furniture or the like via a double sided adhesive, and passing the wiring through the passageway, placing a clear material above the electroluminescent material, which clear material includes translucent printing, placing an essentially opaque material provided with cut-outs over the clear material so that the printed design may be visible when the electroluminescent material is powered on, sealing the electroluminescent material, the printed clear material, and the essentially opaque material with a clear sealant that is applied over the various components