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which cabinets need under cabinet lights

8 years ago

I have L shaped counter with a microwave in the corner on counter.

on the short side I have 12 inch cabinet, stove with hood, and another 12 inch cabinet. the stove hood is well lit and light spills over from the stove. I can't find 8 inch under cabinet lights that I like. so does every cabinet need under cabinet lights?

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Susie .
8 years ago
Unless you want dark spots, I would put under cabinet lights everywhere. If you have framed cabinets, there are some very thin LED lights that will allow you to run in a continuous line without cutting into the bottom frame.
randy427
8 years ago
It depends on other lighting. With the overhead light on in my kitchen, the only dark spot is in the elbow of the L.

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User
8 years ago
It's not about which cab, but where you want light. And depending on the space, lighting some areas and not others might look weird.

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