Replacement light bulb costs are relatively low but this is offset by a shorter lamp life.įluorescent under cabinet lights are divided into two main categories. They are usually low voltage and are supplied either in kit form or singly for use with a transformer. Many finishes are available for this type, including stainless steel, chrome, brass and even copper to complement your kitchen finish.

Under cupboard lights tend to incorporate halogen or incandescent fittings and are usually of the surface mounted type designed to be viewed, such as triangular, glass and wedge lights. Advice Regarding Under Cabinet Lighting and Cupboards If you intend to use your under cupboard lighting as accent lighting, you should consider a dimmable fixture.

The most important consideration is that whatever you choose must be bright enough. Some are designed to be seen whilst others are designed to be completely hidden behind the cupboard pelmet or under the shelf. They generally use halogen, fluorescent or LED. Under cupboard, shelf lights, cabinet or unit lights as they are sometimes called can be neatly divided into three main types by lamp use. So what are you waiting for? Browse through our cabinet and unit under lighting section for the perfect lights to suit your kitchen cupboards. It’s also the most cost effective way of updating a dated kitchen giving cupboards a new lease of life with lighting solutions that add illumination as well as set a mood.

Halogen under cabinet lighting