Under Cupboard Lighting

Under cupboard lighting performs two functions, primarily as task lights but also act as accent lighting. The bottom of a cabinet is the perfect place to mount task lights, as it’s closer to the work area and not affected by shadows cast by the wall cupboard above.

It’s also one of the most cost-effective ways of updating your kitchen, giving cupboards a new lease of life and adding illumination as well as setting the mood. So what are you waiting for?  Browse through our cabinet and unit under lighting section for the perfect lights to suit your kitchen cupboards.

Under cupboard, shelf lights, cabinet or unit lights as they are sometimes called can be neatly divided into three main types by lamp use. They generally use halogen or LED and some are designed to be seen, whilst others are completely hidden behind the cupboard pelmet or under the shelf. The most important consideration is that they must be bright enough.

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Under cupboard lights tend to incorporate halogen or LED fittings and are usually of the surface mounted type, which designed to be viewed, such as triangular, glass and wedge lights. Many finishes are available for this type, including stainless steel, chrome, brass and even copper to complement your kitchen finish.

Fluorescent style under cabinet lights are divided into two main categories. Surface mounted types designed to be viewed and strip lights that are designed to be hidden. The surface mounted type generally use LED modules, whilst the fluorescent style strip lights use LED tubes. LED tubes are more expensive than the old style fluorescent tubes, but the extra cost is offset by their long life, higher efficiency and lower energy usage.

LED under cupboard lighting is now a real alternative to other types of fittings due to the use of high output LED’s. They are available in different lengths, colours and styles to suit almost every application.

Our triangular LED strip lights are designed to be mounted at 45° where the wall meets the cupboard base to shine light directly at the worktop. The flat profile LED strip lights are designed to be mounted out of sight on the cabinet base and shine straight down at the work area. All of our LED strip lights are dimmable.

Plinth lights are purely decorative or can be used as night lights. They are normally small LED lights recessed into the plinth or surface mounted LED ribbon. They are available in many colours and will add a soft glow in any room.

For further information and inspiration, please have a look at our Kitchen Lighting Design Guide. If you require help, have a question or need further information on finding your perfect under cupboard lights, please contact a member of our specialist team on 0151 650 2138 for expert advice.