Under Cabinet LED Lighting
Under cabinet lighting or under counter lighting is an important design that accents and decorates kitchens and aids in daily task activities, and under cabinet LED lighting is preferred by homeowners for its low energy consumption. Nowadays, people tend to opt for smart ways to install and control their led under counter lighting, such as wireless controls and motion sensing. If you're not sure about the intensity of under the cabinet lighting, it's better to have one that has a dimmable feature.
Under cabinet led strip lighting usually complements over cabinet lighting and cabinet toe kick lighting, but of course they can be different colors, it depends on your preference. Compared to warm light, choosing a moderate natural light under the kitchen cabinets is more functional.
underneath cabinet lights are often hardwired to DC drivers using low voltage 12V or 24V for safety, and some directly use rechargeable batteries as energy sources. 120V under cabinet lighting is easier to use, but please be careful with protection.
Kitchen Under Cabinet LED Lighting Installation Locations
Low profile under cabinet lighting allows you to choose the right mounting option to achieve different effects, simple surface mounting, hidden recessed mounting, corner mounting and more. Under cabinet lighting fixtures and under counter light fixtures are usually small and easy to hide, generally installing LED lighting fixtures right in the middle of the cabinet underneath, you can also place the light behind the cabinet bezel or in the corner formed by the cabinet and the wall, which will effectively reduce the light shadow.
- Motion Sensor Closet Light
Motion Sensor Under Cabinet Lighting and Motion Sensor Closet Light are often paired with short aluminum light bars or puck/spot lights, they allow the under cabinet lights and closet lights to turn on automatically as you walk in.
This type of motion detector lighting allows you to experience hassle-free cabinet lighting and closet lighting. They are very energy efficient by providing lights only when they are needed and are dormant the rest of the time.
These motion detector closet light and motion activated under cabinet lighting are typically human infrared sensors that detect humans and pets, and some also come with light sensors to avoid being accidentally touched during the day.
- Hardwired Under Cabinet Lighting
Hardwired under cabinet lighting is a permanently installed lighting solution that is often adopted by those who want a consistent, long-lasting lighting effect in their kitchen or other space. This hardwire lighting method connects cabinet lights directly to the controller and driver via wires that ultimately connect to the home voltage system.
Hardwired under counter lighting can still be paired with smart wireless controls and motion sensor features, so you can adjust the cabinet and closet lighting via wall switches, remotes, walk in, and other control options to provide a convenient and automated experience.
Hardwired led cabinet and closet light fixtures usually come with bare wires or quick connectors such as Dupont head so that you can install them easily. During installation, the fixture is secured under the cabinet/closet or blended into the cabinet/closet.
Under Cabinet Led Strip Lighting Hardwired vs Hardwired Under Cabinet Puck Lighting
The advantage of hardwired led strip under cabinet lighting is the smoothness of the light and the selectability of the light color. Puck lights may produce uneven light and shadows, but it is very easy to install. If your kitchen and room needs even lighting and you want a modern feel, LED tape lighting is the better choice. We have many types of low-profile aluminum channels and LED strips to be able to help you customize special cool under cabinet lighting and closet lighting.
LED Strip Lights for Under Cabinet, Under Counter, and Under Shelf
In under cabinet lighting and display case lighting and shelf lighting, LED strips are the best choice for permanent installations of these applications. By mounting light strips into aluminum channels, they can perfectly blend in cabinets, display cases or shelves and get an even and comfortable light, bringing a warm and harmonious lighting experience to home bars, kitchen cabinets and other locations.
While traditional lighting tends to provide only simple white light, LED tape light brings unlimited color options. You can adjust the color temperature and color of cabinet light, closet light, and shelf light according to your preference or needs, and even achieve static and dynamic lighting effects such as color changing and color chasing.
The flexible nature of LED light strips makes them ideal for use in stylish shelving and cabinet arches as well. With flexible LED aluminum profiles or flexible LED neon tubings, even incorporating LED strip lighting into arched wood shelves and plaster walls becomes a breeze.