Below Cabinet LED Lighting
Want to give your kitchen a warm glow? Or improve visibility in your workspace? Shop below cabinet LED lights to enjoy versatility, energy efficiency, and easy installation.
Top Benefits of Below Cabinet Lighting
1. Add a high-end appeal to your home or business
2. Personalize lighting design to match your style and decor
3. Brighten countertops and work areas with crisp lighting
4. Use under cabinet lighting to illuminate the whole area
5. Create pleasant, inviting spaces with warm lighting
6. Get rid of shadows in neglected, dimly-lit rooms
What is Below Cabinet Lighting?
Below cabinet lighting is a common lighting technique that involves mounting lights on the bottom of upper cabinets. By shining light out from under cabinets and onto countertops, you can create a soft diffusion of beautiful light. This simple yet popular technique is a longtime favorite amongst homeowners, business owners, and contractors.
Although the most common below cabinet lighting applications are in the kitchen, you can mount lighting wherever cabinets are present, like in bathrooms, studios, restaurants, hotel rooms, and so on. Because cabinets are such a basic component of everyday life, we often forget how we can use them to their full potential.
READ: How to Install Below Cabinet Lighting with LED Strip Lights
Why Choose LED Strip Lights for Below Cabinet Lighting?
LED strip lights and strip bars create seamless, soft layers of light, which can instantly enhance the overall appeal of any room. With strip lights, you get to choose from different colors, tones of white, brightness levels, and dimming capabilities. All of these options help you easily customize your lighting design to fit your personal style and taste.
Whether you’re designing your kitchen for the first time or are ready for a new look without having to do a full-scale remodel, LED light bars and strip lights make for easy under cabinet lighting options. Not only does LED lights produce no extra heat and can be cool to the touch, they can be made completely waterproof, keeping your lights safe from unwanted splashes and spills.
What Type of Light Is Best for Under Cabinet Lighting?
If you’re looking for a flexible lighting solution ideal for use below cabinets, LED light strips are easy to install, energy efficient, and customizable.
When shopping for below cabinet LEDs, here are some factors to consider:
- Location: Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, and even offices, under cabinet LED lights are adaptable for a wide range of locations.
- Usage: Consider whether you need under cabinet lighting for ambiance purposes or to improve visibility for task completion. This will help you choose between low-output and high-output options.
- Color Temperature: From warm to cool, the color temperature of under cabinet lighting makes a big difference. Warm lighting is great for ambiance purposes while cool lighting is ideal for visibility.
How Many Under Cabinet LED Lights Do You Need?
You’ll want to purchase enough lighting to create even illumination across your countertops. Proper planning is the key to a successful installation and long-term satisfaction, so be sure to double-check your measurements.
Start by taking an initial measurement of the space you want to illuminate, then compare your measurements against standard LED light lengths.
If you’re using plug-and-play light bars or puck lights, you can install the fixtures individually or link them together. Flexfire LED strip lights come in lengths ranging from 4 to 98 feet, so you can cut them to the size you need or link multiple strips together.
How to Trim Below Cabinet LED Strip Lights
Most LED strip lights are trimmable and the process is pretty easy. You’ll need to cut the strip in the right place to avoid damaging the strip. If you can’t find the cut marks on the strip, check the manufacturer’s instructions.
Once you’ve identified the cut marks on your LED strip light, here’s what to do:
- Disconnect the power: Always make sure your LED lighting is powered down before trimming or making other adjustments.
- Locate the cut line: Double-check your measurements and locate the cut line closest to the desired length so you trim it in the right place.
- Use sharp scissors: Make a clean, straight cut across the strip to avoid accidental damage.
- Connect the strip to power: When finished, power up the strip to make sure it’s working properly before you install it.
How to Connect Below Cabinet LED Light Strips
Whether you’re linking multiple LED strips together or restoring power to a strip after trimming it to length, there are a couple ways you can do it. To ensure even power flow for optimal function, the best options are solderless connectors or extra wiring (which you’ll need to solder in place).
Always make sure your power source has enough amperage capacity to handle the full length of the combined strips. If you try to connect too many LED strips without adequate power, the lights might flicker or fail to work.
If you’re using solderless connectors, take care to cut the strips in the right place to ensure a solid connection. Press down on the connectors firmly when installing them so they don’t peel or slip over time. And don’t forget to test the lights again before making your final installation.
Best LED Strip Lights and Light Bar for Below Cabinet Lighting
If you’re looking for a higher-quality option that looks beautiful and is long-lasting, these are the best lighting options for under cabinet lighting. All are available with a competitive warranty. and 30-day money back guarantee.
Outline™ Series
Subtle, elegant option for accent and ambient lighting.
Accent™ Series
Most popular option for under cabinet lighting projects.
Architectural™ Series
Very bright lighting best for task and principle lighting.
ClickBright™ Light Bar
Beautifully bright light bars for fastest and easiest installation.
ColorBright™ RGB Color Changing
Explore millions of colors using a remote or your phone.
UltraBright™ Tunable White
Choose from warm glows to crisp daylight.
Can’t decide which strip is for you?
Check out our under cabinet lighting design guide on choosing the best under cabinet lighting LED strips and how to install them. We’ll be discussing brightness levels, color temperatures, control systems, and more.