Under Cabinet Kitchen Lights

Summary: Under cabinet lighting will blend well with other lighting and provide a soft level of light to enhance your kitchen countertops and will balance the kitchen lighting and help to lighten up dark corners. © By: Dave Rongey

Installing Under Cabinet Kitchen Lighting

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• The benefits of under cabinet lights are many, and with so many new types of lighting available today, you will be sure to find the right style for your kitchen.
  
  
• These lights are great for wall wash, accenting countertops, a clean bright look and they are a great way to brighten up any dark counter space.
  
  
• Under cabinet lights serve as great task lights too. When you're up for a snack in the middle of the night, you'll be glad you have soft under cabinet lights.

Brighten up your home with under cabinet kitchen lights. These lights are one of my favorite additions for the homes I work in. Whether you are remodeling or designing your new dream kitchen, be sure to include under cabinet lighting on your list.

Types of Under Cabinet Lighting for the Home

Under cabinet lights are available in 120 volt and low volt models. Each type of lighting will require additional wiring to be installed with the addition of a light switch. Careful planning will help you understand the necessary steps required for each installation. Close attention should be given to all of the instructions that come with the lighting you select. Low voltage fixtures may require that a transformer be installed into an approved enclosure to prevent damage from heat that can be produced. Wire sizes need to be determined according to the number of lights installed and the amount of watts each lamp will be consuming.

Feature 1 - Under cabinet light will blend well with other lighting

Under cabinet kitchen lights are a great addition for any home. Select a type that will produce the shade of light that will blend in with your existing lighting. Many brands have several types of under cabinet lights to choose from including fluorescent, quartz, xenon and LED. Each of these types of light will produce a different shade and style of light. It is best to know exactly what type of ceiling lights are installed, including the bulb type, to understand the color that is being produced.

Feature 2 - Under cabinet lighting can provide soft light

Most types of under cabinet light fixtures are concealed and never seen. When the installation is done carefully the wiring is not visible and they are controlled by their own switch. Many styles of under cabinet lights are available that enable you to quickly and easily install these lights, plug the fixture wiring directly into any available countertop wall outlet, and control the light from its own switch.

Feature 3 - Lighting to enhance your kitchen countertops
	When you consider the benefits of countertop lighting, I think you will agree that adding these fixtures to your kitchen will produce a new look. Under cabinet lights enhance granite and marble countertops, bringing out the rich beauty and depth of colors.

Feature 4 - Under cabinet fixtures will balance kitchen lighting
	The soft wall wash that is produced by under cabinet kitchen lights actually makes your kitchen seem larger and helps to create a clean appearance. You may chose fluorescent, xenon or LED under cabinet lighting to give your kitchen the type of light you desire.

Feature 5 - Under cabinet lighting will help lighten up dark corners
	Best of all, under cabinet kitchen lights are great for brightening up any dark corner or dark shadow areas of your kitchen countertop. Not only will the addition of these under cabinet lights make you feel better about your kitchen, they most likely will add value to your home as well.