Friday, August 21, 2009

A Good Decision is to Install Under Cabinet Lighting

By Tom Sanderrs

When shopping in home improvement stores it is hard to pass by the kitchen cabinet section. Even if you don't have any plans of remodeling your kitchen, it is still nice to look at what is available and see the new features. For many it comes as a surprise that creating a new cabinet feel in your old kitchen is easily done and no renovating is involved. The solution is under cabinet lighting.

Under cabinet lights, operating on LED bulbs, are easy to install on your own, and readily available. They can also do a whole lot for your home! They're relatively new on the market, though under cabinet options have been available for a long time. However, these energy efficient, cool temperatured lights are extremely practical, and they're great for people who want to be creative in their kitchen setups.

The majority of kitchens have problems with a lack of lighting. Adding LED fixtures can make your cabinets brighter, and things a lot easier to find. There are lots of different lighting options, including recessed can lights and flexible strip and bar lightings. The majority can be installed on your own, and it's possible to choose from a range of colors. White and blue are probably the most common, but green, yellow, and red LED fixtures are also available.

When installing under cabinet light fixtures you have to ensure that they are evenly distributed. This way you have the most light for your countertops and if you want a dramatic look then highlight your backsplash or arrange them into task lighting. Keep in mind to use all the same color and that means staying with one brand since the shades differ from company to company. Even white colors can be different.

Plant lovers will be happy with this, too. Indoor blooming plants will love your kitchen counters when you install under cabinet lighting. For dark areas inside cabinets or on top of high ones, think about putting a flexible strip. That'll make the room appear lighter and make working in the kitchen that much easier. Just make sure you don't install your strips close to the stove or other hot devices, which can affect the performance of your LEDs.

LED lights are also suitable for other areas, such as the undersides of a china cabinet or in curio cabinets. You can use them to highlight all of your best pieces and all you need for installation of smaller lights is double sided tape. Many options are available for you to take advantage of.

Every kitchen will be more versatile and usable with under cabinet lighting. It's a great way to improve the appearance of your kitchen and you don't even have to go through a major renovation. So stop dreaming of what can be and make a difference by adding under cabinet lighting to your kitchen.

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1 comment:

Unknown said...

These are absolutely beautiful. Looks SO warm and inviting!!! Lighting is extremely perfect I've never had Under Cabinet Lighting, but I can see from your pictures what an amazing difference it makes. and