Reveal the Hidden Beauty: Top 10 Under Cabinet Lighting Tricks

Discover how under cabinet lighting can transform your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary.

Whether you want to highlight your countertops, create a cozy ambiance, or simply make your cooking experience more enjoyable, the right lighting can make a world of difference.

Let’s dive into the top 10 under-cabinet lighting tricks that will reveal the hidden beauty of your kitchen.

1. LED Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

LED lights are the standard nowadays for modern kitchens. LEDs come in all different formats from Strip Lighting to Downlights and different sizes for different applications the choices can be endless.

They are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and come in various colors and intensities. LEDs are so flexible that there is one for every possible application

Learn to choose the best LED options to illuminate your kitchen workspace effectively. When you know how each LED product works you can decide what will work best for your needs.

2. Hardwired Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

For a seamless and professional look, hardwired lighting is the way to go. This provides a flush finish and a much more professional look for your kitchen.

I always recommend that hardwired LED Lighting it is best to have this installed when your kitchen is installed. Cabinet makers can route in the strips and it will give you that professional finished look.

The wiring can then be hidden behind the cabinetry and wiring connected in the bulkhead or ceiling. 

Placement can be decided at the planning stage. Make use of your Kitchen Designer as they have the experience to advise what will work for you.

3. Battery-Operated Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

No outlets? No problem! Battery-operated lights are a versatile and easy-to-install solution. 

Battery-operated may be your option when remodelling. The only limitation of the battery option is its limited life span.

There is also the rechargeable option where you can recharge during the day and have them on at night.

Both options lend themselves to flexibility in placement and can be moved around as you desire.

4. Dimmable Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Create the perfect mood with dimmable lights. 

Whether you’re preparing a meal or hosting a dinner party, dimmable lighting allows you to adjust the brightness to suit any occasion.

It is an extra expense to include a dimmer to your switching, a way around that today would be to use smart lighting that you can control with an app, voice control or a phone.

Being able to dim the undercabinet lighting allows you to adjust your lighting to suit the desired task or mood/ambiance.

5. Motion Sensor Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Enhance functionality with motion sensor lights. 

These lights turn on automatically when you enter the room or open a cabinet, providing convenience and energy savings. 

Some products have a sensor on the product. In the case of hard-wired, you could have a separate sensor or a door sensor for when you open your pantry door, the lights come on.

6. Linkable Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Linkable lights offer flexibility and ease of installation, allowing you to connect multiple fixtures to cover larger areas. 

For this option, I recommend that you use a Lighting Designer along with your Electrician to plan out.  The ease of connecting wiring would determine how many of your fixtures you can link together.

A way around this is to use Smart products and Wi-Fi to connect them via an app

7. Warm White Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Warm white lights create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for kitchens where you want to feel relaxed and comfortable. 

A misconception by most people is that cool white is brighter than warm white, when in fact when they have the same Lumens the brightness is the same.

The difference is how the LED chips affect your eyes.  Cool white stimulates your eyes more and therefore feels brighter.

So with that knowledge, you can use the cozy warm white and still have enough brightness for your workspaces.

8. Cool White Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

For a sleek and modern look, cool white lights are an excellent choice. 

They provide a bright and clean light that makes any kitchen look contemporary. 

Again this choice is all about how you want your kitchen to feel. Do you want that crisp lighting to enhance your minimal aesthetic, then cool lighting is for you.

If you want a warm ambiance then maybe you need the warm lighting.

The choice is yours.

9. Colour Changing Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Add a splash of colour with colour-changing lights. 

Perfect for parties or just adding a fun twist to your daily routine, color-changing lights offer endless possibilities. 

Smart lighting with the RGB feature whether strip or downlights can give your kitchen or any area that party feel.

You don’t need to use it all the time but what fun to have it available whenever you want it.

10. Integrated Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

Integrated lighting solutions offer a streamlined and elegant look, as the lighting fixtures are built directly into your cabinets. 

This can be the strip lighting as above or mini downlights, lights inside your cabinetry or automatic when opening a cupboard or drawer the options are endless and you will only be limited by your budget.

Conclusion

Under cabinet lighting is a simple yet powerful way to enhance the beauty and functionality of your kitchen. 

Whether you prefer the classic appeal of warm white lights or the modern vibe of cool white or colour-changing options, there’s a solution for every style and need. 

Your Kitchen Designer or Cabinet Maker can advise you of your options. Or contact me if you wish to use my services.