ᐅ Show us your finished under-cabinet lighting.

Created on: 9 Nov 2021 17:33
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Mycraft
Mycraft9 Nov 2021 17:33
We are remodeling our kitchen and can’t decide. So far, I like the Ikea Irsta kitchen the most. However, I find it quite expensive, especially since I don’t need the Tradfri stuff. Recessed spotlights are out; the lighting should be as even as possible without individual light points.

Otherwise, we are considering converting other LED panels or installing an LED strip in a profile on the wall.

Of course, you can find all sorts of information by searching online. But who is willing to share real photos of their countertop lighting?

Another question is: Is tunable white necessary for countertop lighting, or is a fixed color temperature enough? In that case, we would most likely go with warm white.
Hangman9 Nov 2021 18:03
What is above the countertop? Wall cabinets or nothing? I’m a big fan of simplicity and recommend the 17 euro solution with GU10 spotlights.

Modern kitchen at night with island, sink, window front, mixer, and green wall art.
Mycraft9 Nov 2021 18:13
Looks good and fits the concept.

Yes, we have wall cabinets, that’s the point (we have a small kitchen, so they are necessary). The countertop lighting comes from underneath the wall cabinets.
Hangman9 Nov 2021 18:22
I had this in my previous apartment: aluminum angle profiles from the hardware store as a cover, with LED strip rolls behind them. Both were full width. Quite delicate, you really have to look for them against the green wall.
https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundriss-planung-wohn-und-essbereich-auf-30-qm.40012/post-515474
K1300S9 Nov 2021 20:14
We don’t have upper kitchen cabinets, but we installed lighting using 24-volt MR16 modules with a 60-degree beam angle. I am satisfied, but they are mounted somewhat higher than typical upper cabinets.
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guckuck2
10 Nov 2021 06:51
Above the peninsula, there are two 24V LED spotlights installed in the ceiling, with overlapping light beams. They are controlled by a motion sensor.
On the opposite side, there are wall cabinets with a 45-degree profile beneath them, equipped with an LED strip to illuminate the sink and access point, also controlled by the motion sensor.

I would choose the light color to match the rest of the room. Although, according to textbooks, warm white is not ideal for work areas, I believe it’s acceptable here to maintain a consistent color throughout the room.
In my opinion, tunable white and RGB lighting are just gimmicks. They might be fun at first, but you rarely use those features in daily life.