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Under Cabinet Task Angled Powerstrip Visibility

5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago

I’m using a solid quartz backsplash in my kitchen remodel, and would like to use an under cabinet power strip so I don’t have to cut holes in the quartz. I’d like to know how visible the Task brand angled power strip is? Can you see them while standing? Can you see them while sitting at the kitchen counters? I’m using an inset cabinet with a 1.25” skirt, which is relatively shallow. We will have a kitchen peninsula to eat at and I’m worried we will be able to see the strips while sitting. Are there any other options other than Task? Please post photos of Task and other options.


https://www.hardwareresources.com/tasklighting


Edit - We don’t have any counter appliances we keep plugged in.

Comments (10)

  • 5 years ago

    Unless you never plan to plug in any appliances to the power strip, I’d find the cords hanging down from the cabinet far more visually distracting than having outlets in the quartz backsplash Itself.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I love angled power strips especially in your situation. Here is my kitchen. I didn’t follow my own rules (pick all surfaces out before construction) or else I would have done black power strips on the black tile. Even so they don’t show much especially from standing. I prefer the tile clean. 1” light rail for reference.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    If you use the power strip, I think your cabinets will require a short light valance.





  • 5 years ago

    Thank you. We are using inset cabinet doors, so we can not add a light valance.

  • 5 years ago

    Are they also visible from a standing position?

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    If the cabinets are custom, the fabricator can allow for the electrical under the cabinet bottom as you see above.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I wanted to use under-cabinet plug mold but ultimately decided against it -- my electrical behind the walls was so jacked up from the previous owner DIY-ing things, and there were issues with the panel too, and since the plugs need to be on GFCI, it was a whole lotta $$$$ to get it wired properly, it wasn't simply a case of hide the connections up inside the cabinets and call it a day. Too bad, too -- I do think it gives a clean, streamlined look not to have to look at outlets. Just mentioning so you realize there are issues to consider above and beyond aesthetics.

    LeGrand makes 3/4" flat plug-mold -- you won't see it as long as your cabinet lip is at least that deep. I would take a look at that rather than the angled one.

  • 5 years ago

    Thank you. It will be a renovation down to studs and addition with new wiring.

  • 5 years ago

    @Therese A, I have inset cabinets with a light rail and have both angled plugmold and undercabinet lighting from Task around the kitchen. The only appliance that I keep on the counter is the Keurig so we have a regular outlet there. The plugmold is not visible when standing and only slightly visible when seated at the island.