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Under Cabinet Lighting

Our under cabinet lighting range puts bright, even task light exactly where you work. Choose linkable LED strip lights, slimline under cupboard kits and surface-mounted cabinet spots, hardwired or plug in, with fixed warm white, cool white or adjustable colour temperature. Most kits connect together from a single supply, so a whole run of kitchen units lights evenly with the cables kept out of sight.

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Choosing the best under cabinet lighting for your kitchen

The best under cabinet lighting depends on the job. For a continuous line of light along a run of wall units, linkable LED strip lights or slimline under cupboard kits give even coverage without dark gaps. For picking out a glass display cabinet or a single shelf, a compact surface-mounted cabinet spot does more with less. Our range covers both, alongside flexible LED strip lights you can run to length for awkward corners.

Hardwired, plug in or battery under cabinet lights

Hardwired under cabinet lighting connects back to the mains, usually through a fused spur, and gives the tidiest permanent result with nothing on show. Plug in kits run from a nearby socket, which keeps installation simple in a rented kitchen or a retrofit. Battery and wireless under cabinet lights avoid wiring altogether and suit cupboards a cable cannot reach, though they trade brightness and need recharging. Where a low-voltage system needs a separate supply, our LED drivers pair with strips and kits.

LED under counter lighting: brightness and colour temperature

LED under counter lighting runs cool, lasts for years and draws very little power, which is why this range is built around LED fittings. For food preparation, aim for a bright, even wash across the worktop. Warm white (2700 to 3000K) reads soft and homely, cool white (4000K) reads crisp and is the usual choice for task light, and adjustable colour temperature units let you switch between the two. Many fittings are dimmable when paired with a compatible control from our lighting controls range.

Where to position under cupboard lights

Fit under cupboard lights towards the front edge of the wall unit, so light falls on the worktop where you work rather than the splashback behind it. Space linkable strips so runs join without a dark break, and plan the supply point before fixing anything. Front or back is the most common placement question: front for task light on the counter, back only when you want a soft wall wash for display instead. Keep IP20 fittings clear of sinks and steam, and choose a higher rated fitting for damp spots.

Under cabinet and plinth lighting together

Under cabinet lighting handles the working layer, while plinth lights add a low accent layer along the kickboard that makes the same kitchen feel finished after dark. Run both from dimmable circuits and you can move from bright prep light to low evening light in one step. For the wider scheme, see our kitchen lighting range. Free UK and worldwide delivery over £99.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best under cabinet lighting for a kitchen?
For most kitchens the best result comes from linkable LED under cabinet lights: they give a continuous, even line of task light along a run of units rather than separate pools. Choose cool white or adjustable colour temperature for food preparation, and add compact cabinet spots where you want to pick out a display cupboard or open shelf.

How do you install under cabinet lighting?
Most under cabinet lights fix to the underside of the wall unit with screws or adhesive pads, towards the front edge so light lands on the worktop. Hardwired kits connect back to the mains, usually via a fused spur, and are best fitted by an electrician. Plug in kits simply run to a nearby socket, so you can fit them yourself in minutes.

Should under cabinet lights go at the front or back of the cupboard?
At the front. Mounting towards the front edge of the unit throws light onto the counter where you work and avoids glare bouncing off the splashback. Mount at the back only if you want a soft wall wash for display rather than task light.

How do you hide the wires for under cabinet lighting?
Linkable systems hide most of the wiring by design: each light connects to the next, so one supply feeds the whole run. Route the remaining cable along the back corner of the underside, clip it in place, and drop it behind the units or down a service gap to the socket or spur. Slim trunking painted to match the unit tidies any visible section.

Are LED under cabinet lights dimmable?
Many are. Check the product tags for dimmable fittings and pair them with a compatible dimmer or controller. Adjustable colour temperature units also let you shift between warm and cool white, so the same lights that give bright prep light can run low as soft evening lighting.

How bright should under cabinet lighting be?
Bright enough to light the counter clearly without glare: an even wash across the full run matters more than raw output. If in doubt, choose dimmable fittings, run them bright for cooking and lower them afterwards. Even coverage from linkable units beats one very bright light in the middle.

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