Is kitchen under cabinet light worth it?
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Looking for pics of kitchens w/under cabinet lighting
Comments (15)Paul_ma how do you like the Xenon Linear? I just saw a home display using it and was surprised how brightly and evenly it lights the under cabinet area with minimal heat. I believe the system I saw was also a Seagull and used 10Watt bulbs. Did you put your lights all on a single dimmer switch? The system I saw used a transformer built into a cabinet but the switch was able to control multiple lighting tracks that spanned several different cabinet walls. I have found that the larger strip fixtures that use Xenon lights still generate alot of heat similar to Halogen, but my impression was that heat was much less of an issue with the smaller bulbs used in linear lighting systems. Do you find the light output to be adequate? Another company I am reading up on that uses linear Xenon track lighting is called Kichler. They have both 5W and 10W bulbs available....See MoreLED Tape Light Brightness-Kitchen Under Cabinet Lighting
Comments (4)I've never had a client complain that their undercab lights were too bright - go 400 to 500 or higher, but look for a dimmable system so you can turn them down for a dinner party. And be careful with the brand you select. If you go with the cheap ones from Amazon, they produce a green tint to the light. A better brad like WAC has a much whiter light, a better cri, and a lower failure rate. Tresco is another brand - they offer the widest variety in selection, color, lumens, and mounting options. As you plan the system, make sure you can get to everything and replace components if needed. The transformers are the first thing to go, but the leds do have a failure rate as well....See MoreKitchen Lighting - No Under Cabinet Lighting Because No Cabinets!
Comments (6)acm: We will have "can lights" of a sort in the space, but as I said, they will be 11 feet up, and the ceiling is angled, so it will be wash lighting, not task lighting. We are specifically seeking light that will be able to be closer in and won't be able to be easily shadowed by heads, which is the benefit of under cabinet lights, ya know? jslazart, I was wondering about something like that coming off the side wall. Even thinking about something like this, this, which could be moved out of the way or directed as needed to where you are working, but wonder if it would look too busy: I have yet to see a kitchen quite like ours, but will see if I can grab a good angle of what I am working with in Google Sketch Up to show you what I am working with. Thanks for the responses!...See Moreflexfire LED vs inspired LED for under cabinet lighting in kitchen?
Comments (2)Flexfire LED UB-AT1-30K97C-12V-16FT: 12 volt, 3000K, 16 ft: $115 SuperBrightLEDs STN-A30K90-C3A-10B5M-12V: 12 volt, 3000K, 16 ft: $43 Armacost RibbonFlex 16 ft. Tape Light Kit (with transformer and accessories): $54 What's the difference?...See Moreitsallaboutthefood
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