Puck? Strip? Xenon? LED? Help!

10 years ago

My electrician told me to pick out my under cabinet lighting. Easy, I thought. Ha!! So many types and choices. Here is what I know I want:
1) Warm light 2) Linkable 3) Dimmable 4) Slim.

I've included a pick of the basic cabinet layout and lengths. Puck has a pretty, artistic effect, IMO, and might be more flexible, but one area of counter is my desk, which might warrant the bar or strip type. Also, is xenon on its way out? Unless I could find an LED in the 2700k range, I'm not too open to it.

Thank you!

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Diane

10 years ago

Kitchen looks to be very bright are under cabinet lights needed?

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Jill Thaxton
Original Author
10 years ago
Cabinet color is changing, btw!!! It will be BM White Dove, instead of this butter color.
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Jill Thaxton
Original Author
10 years ago
Daytime is very bright in some spots but light is blocked in other spots.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
10 years ago
LED strip gives the best even lighting , IMO these do not require dimmers since if they are the only light on they work as s oft light anyway.
baileysr
10 years ago
I'd vote for LED tape. It's really taken over the under cab lighting, for good reason; great uniform light on the work surface, easy and flexible to install.
justbeckyg
10 years ago
I have LED tape lights and absolutely love them. No heat, invisible unless you're on the floor, plenty of light and last forever. I cannot think of one negative.
Jill Thaxton
Original Author
10 years ago
So do you buy one big roll and it can be cut up? I'm unclear on how they work, I guess.
baileysr
10 years ago
Yes you buy a long roll and cut / solder to size.
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Hal Braswell Consulting
10 years ago
Look at Legrand Adorne collection. Under cabinet lighting and much more.
justbeckyg
10 years ago
It comes in a few different ways. You can get a long roll and connectors or some brands come in 2 inch and up sizes that can connect together. I would suggest going to a good lighting store to see the options and get advice. The big box stores are more limited in what they carry and the sales reps might not be as knowledgeable.