Under Cabinet Lighting Solutions for the Kitchen and Bathroom

Ready to make your kitchen or bathroom shine? 

Adding custom lighting under your cabinets is the perfect way to highlight and brighten your space. Not only is under cabinet lighting functional it can also create ambiance all while being affordable, energy-efficient, and almost invisible.  

If you are considering adding under cabinet lighting solutions, the electricians at Axiom Power want to make sure you know how to find the right lighting for your space. Scroll down for our under-cabinet lighting tips! 

 Benefits of Under Cabinet Lighting 

Why should you install under cabinet lighting? There are many wonderful benefits of under cabinet lighting and your only regret will not be adding it sooner! 

1. Additional light 

Whatever your mood is, under cabinet lighting is there to help. If you find your overhead lighting too bright, you can turn that off and use the under cabinet lighting. Or it can complement and work in conjunction with your overhead lighting. Whatever your focus and desire is, having an additional light source in your space opens up many possibilities.  

2.No more shadows 

Let’s face it cabinets are bulky square boxes. While they’re perfect for storage, they can obstruct the main overhead light. This causes shadows to form, making prep work in the kitchen hard. By placing light under the cabinets, the light will eliminate the shadows and provide the perfect light needed for your work. 

3. Ambiance and design 

Looking for a warmer feel or maybe even a cooler feel? If you are looking for a quick, easy way to make your space more modern or even contemporary, installing under cabinet lighting makes a huge difference in the ambiance of the room as well as the design aesthetic.  

Under cabinet lighting isn’t just for kitchens!  

Consider giving your bathroom cabinetry a makeover too; they make  great night lights for kids and guests. 

Different types of Lighting Solutions 

When you are looking at installing under cabinet lighting, you should know that there are a variety of different shapes and sizes to choose from, as well as different energy-saving options.  

Let’s explore the different types of lighting solutions... 

Light Bars  

Under-cabinet light bars offer a clean and professional look. A light bar plugs-in, which means you need to have an outlet nearby and the bars can either be LED or fluorescent. The bars can link together so you can have your entire lighting system on the same switch or dimmer.  

Puck lights 

As the name implies, puck lights are shaped like a hockey puck. They are small round discs that are mounted individually or strung together. Puck lights can plug into a wall outlet or use batteries. If you find battery-operated puck lights, make sure to consider how convenient they will be to turn on (would you want a remote control?) and how often you will need to replace the batteries. 

These lights are a great addition to a space that needs single, focused spots of light. 

Tape/Strip Lights 

Tape lights are great for small spaces and offer a shallow profile. Tape lights are also known as strip or rope lights. 

Unless you are looking for them, you will not be able to see the physical source of the light. They can often be cut to size, on peel-and-stick tape, which makes installation under any type of cabinet layout easy. Tape and strip lights use LED bulbs and have a variety of fun features you can add to them such as adapters, dimmers, and even wi-fi capability. 

Things to Consider Before Installing 

When you are considering under cabinet lighting, you should also keep in mind the size and placement, power source, and light source of your lighting options. 

Size and placement 

You do not want to ruin your kitchen or bathroom’s ambiance by seeing the light source hanging down or sticking out. Choosing the proper size and placement can be done by simply measuring the light fixture to make sure it will be out of sight and under the lip of the cabinet. 

Power source 

Will you be plugging in your lighting or will you use lights that are battery-operated? If you want to plug in your lights make sure you have a nearby outlet, or call Axiom Power to have our electricians install one! 

Light source 

LED lighting is one of the most popular lighting sources thanks to its versatility and energy-saving bulbs. But there are several other options to consider or be mindful of when choosing your lighting; these include fluorescent, xenon, and halogen.  

Illuminate Your Home 

Adding under-cabinet lighting to your kitchen or bathroom is typically a simple DIY project—no longer are the days of drilling holes and running wiring through your cabinets. Thanks to modern under-counter lighting solutions, you can light your space perfectly!  

Of course, not all DIY projects go smoothly and not all cabinets and under counter light fixture solutions are the same. If you need help picking out the right lights for your space, installation help, or adding an electrical outlet for a plug-in, call the residential electricians at Axiom Power at (813) 308-9328 and we will be more than happy to assist you in brightening up your Tampa Bay or Orlando area home!