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Looking for ideas! Under Cabinet Lighting and Power

Jeffrey G. and Mary C. Lutz

6 months ago

Our new construction house is near completion and we have been advised that the Legrande Adorne Undercabinet Lighting and Power solution we had originally specified is now discontinued. We need to come up with something similar that will incorporate both LED lighting as well as power outlets under our wall cabinets. We do not have nor want any outlets in our backsplash! The wiring has already been installed for both the power outlets as well as the lights. Thank you for any suggestions!

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wdccruise

6 months ago

Outlets: Hubble Under Cabinet Power Distribution (install the outlets of your choosing in the boxes and install the boxes under the cabinets and flush against the wall)
Lights: Install LED strips lights (example) and aluminum channels with diffusers under and towards the front of the cabinets. Hide the power supply under or inside the cabinet.

Youtube video explaining the differences among channels, diffusers, and LED densities. The presenter explains what products to use to prevent the reflection of individual LEDs ("stars") in shiny countertops.

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Sally T
6 months ago
i just posted the same question, and bought the Legrande undercabinet strip on Amazon - you can find it elsewhere too

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848NBNGC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
AnnKH
6 months ago
I don't think a combination of outlets and plugs would be very practical. Outlets are less obtrusive next to the wall; under cabinet lighting should be placed at the front of the cabinet.
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Whether the thickness of the fixture matters depends on the design of the cabinets. I have IKEA cabinets with a "deco strip" attached to the bottom of the cabinet that hides the underside of the cabinet as well as the under-cabinet lights and wires. It hangs down 2-1/2" below the cabinet so it would hide a 1" or 3/8" thick light. The SlimEdge lights are available with color temperatures of 2700K and 3000K while the Enbrighten is switchable between 3000K-4000K-5000K. IMO 2700K is definitely too low (i.e., light is too yellow) for a kitchen and 3000K is on the border. Before deciding, I'd pick up one of these Commercial Electric Selectable Integrated LED Downlights ($20 at Home Depo), attach the downlight to a lamp (screw the connector into a lamp), and experiment with various color temperatures and brightnesses, shining the downlight at your countertop and other things (e.g., backsplash, food) that will be illuminated by the under-counter light you ultimately choose.
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Jeffrey G. and Mary C. Lutz
Original Author
6 months ago
Thank you Sally! Legrande also pointed me towards lightbrothers who have a decent amount of stock. My concern was why it was discontinued in the first place but apparently it was simply supply and demand and not any quality issues.
wdccruise
6 months ago
Also search ebay for "legrand adorne cabinet". Some pieces (e.g., track) were cheaper than at https://www.lightbrothers.net. Total price adds up quickly as the components are expensive.
mroy2606
3 months ago
@jeffery,
Curious what did you ens up going with?
We are facing the exact same issue.
Thanks
Jeffrey G. and Mary C. Lutz
Original Author
3 months ago
We ended up using the Legrande system that we originally specified. Our builder was able to buy the parts on Amazon and our electricians did an outstanding job installing them. They are perfect!
Sally T
3 months ago
@mroy2606 - we used the same system and it works great. I actually had to buy a smaller width so I still have the 27" length if you want me to sell it to you at a discount.

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