I didn't do this but I have heard of folks using linear lighting to line the inside of the glass fronted cabinets.

Here is a link that might be useful: Linear Lighting

Thanks islander, I'll take a look at this link. Doing some searching on the WWW, I also found two other products, "tape" light and warm LED rope lights. I'll have to talk to my electrician tomorrow. Has anyone else done this? I would think this was fairly common.... Thanks! Jaymie

Jaymielo, I took the wood shelves out of my glass fronted cabinets, went to a local glass place and had them cut shelves for me. It wasn't very expensive, and worked just fine. Obviously this won't work if your shelves are attached permanently, but if they're moveable, it's a very easy solution.

hostagrams Thanks for the suggestion. That might work also. Did you light the inside of the cabinet then? And if so, do you know what kind of product you used? TIA. j.

Yes, the insides are lit. My contractor showed up one day with what look like little eyeballs -- we put them in and I'm not in love with them -- they're pretty glarey. I'm going to ask my lighting people for a better suggestion next time. I'd like a softer light.

If you have a glass place make shelves, have an idea of what will be on the shelves, because that will tell them what thickness you need. I have heavier things on the bottom (wood) shelf and lighter things above. Also realize that you'll see the underside of items displayed on the top shelf.

I tried to take a pic of the cabinet but my camera battery was dead. If you want to see it, let me know!