Under cabinet lighting adds a whole new element of light to your redecorated kitchen.
Under cabinet lights are fairly easy to install and you have many options when choosing your level of lighting.
OVERVIEW of Kitchen Cabinets:
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and the right choice for kitchen countertops is key to the successful execution and ongoing use of the space. Now more than ever, you can choose from a diverse range of kitchen counter materials. For each aspect of home design and remodeling you can also strive to make choices that are 1) Functional, 2) Stylish, 3) Cost-Effective, and 4) Environmentally Sustainable. These are the four key guiding principles in the GREENandSAVE strategy. You will find that in certain cases, one or two of the criteria take precedent over others. However, as you review the home improvement options that are right for your home, you may be surprised to learn that reaching all four is more achievable than you thought.
Selection Tip: In choosing a kitchen countertop material make sure to think through the backsplash that will work best for your design and installation. Solid surface and natural stone materials typically need to be precut prior to installation versus tiles that can be cut and set right on the job site. Kitchen countertop backsplashes sometimes look great when they match the countertop material, but you can alternatively enhance the countertop material by choosing a different tile to run from the top edge of the counter all of the way up to the underside of the head cabinet. If you decide on the tiles, also take care in choosing the right color grout and look for new tile grouts that are stain resistant.
DETAILS on Under Cabinet Lighting
Under cabinet lighting is great for any kitchen space. Cabinets can create shadows and leave dark areas in your kitchen that are removed with lights directly above the countertop.
Not only do under cabinet lights help flood the countertops with light, you have options when choosing your lighting. It is best to go with low-impact lights, but no matter what you prefer, the effect is beautiful and can be achieved with virtually no hassle. You can install the under cabinet lights yourself simply by carefully following the directions. If you decide to add under cabinet lighting once your kitchen is already renovated, no problem. A skilled electrician can easily hide any wires or transformers.
Under cabinet lighting is perfect for countertops of granite or stone. The natural beauty of these materials shines through with lights directly above.
GREEN Considerations:
When installing your under cabinet lighting, be sure to use low-impact lights, such as lights that qualify as Energy Star, or fluorescent. Low-impact lights do not have as damaging an effect on the environment as other lights.
Checking to be sure that the products you are placing in your home are manufactured and sold in eco-friendly ways is half the battle of keeping your home environmentally-friendly.
