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Dining room buffet under cabinet lighting / backsplash

Mason Leskowitz

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

We are putting in a dining room buffet, with upper and lower cabinets and a quartz countertop. (THIS IS NOT MY DINING ROOM, but when finished, it will look just like the picture below). It coordinates with our kitchen and living room cabinetry ( which Filipstad from IKEA) and countertops (Statuario by Quartz by Adrian). The upper cabinetry is for display with interior lights and clear glass doors.

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My general contractor says that under cabinet lighting in a dining room buffet is rare. It is right next to a window. What is the usual in a case like this?

Also - what happens with the backsplash in this situation? I have white subway tiles in the kitchen, but don't really want them in the dining room. Leave it bare and then prop/hang up photos? carry the quartz up the wall? a really cool tile backsplash? (If I go to customized what happens with re-sale?)

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Barbara Almandarz
10 years ago
If it were me, I'd leave the wall the same as it is in the rest of the dining room, no backsplash (you don't have a sink). Since you have lights in your upper cabinets, I don't think I'd put in under cabinet lights. But if you want them, only install nearly invisible LED strip lights so you don't see some awful light boxes there. I'd keep it clean and open for decorating with objects on display. (Wine carafe/whisky carafe/candle sticks; just a few decorative items. Leave it open for use while serving.
Mason Leskowitz thanked Barbara Almandarz
Mason Leskowitz
Original Author
10 years ago
YES, Barbara Almandraz - this is my first idea. Just want to explore other options.
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sfoody53
10 years ago
I think lighting in a dining room is very important as it can really add or detract from the atmosphere. It's a great place to be dramatic and fun!
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