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.
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.
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pagoni202011 Nov 2021 20:09We had these IRSTA units installed under each upper cabinet in our IKEA kitchen. After selling them due to a move where upper cabinets were not possible, we are now facing the same issue again. The IKEA cabinets don’t look very neat from underneath, so I ordered the IRSTA units again today. They are not available in any IKEA store, only online.
They cover the entire underside and provide nice lighting, which is why we are opting for them again despite the relatively high price. All other alternatives didn’t appeal to us because of the less attractive undersides.
They cover the entire underside and provide nice lighting, which is why we are opting for them again despite the relatively high price. All other alternatives didn’t appeal to us because of the less attractive undersides.
I have now ordered 5 panels measuring 60cm x 30cm (24 inches x 12 inches) each. Let's see how they look once they arrive. Until then, the splashback still needs to be installed. It’s not in place yet, and the tiles aren’t on site either (they will arrive on Tuesday). Since yesterday, the hood has been installed, and it already provides good lighting over the peninsula.
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hampshire12 Nov 2021 15:32Mycraft schrieb:
I have now ordered 5x 60x30 panels.With that, you should be able to produce more even lighting than is beneficial. PWM-free dimming is the advantage that will now work in your favor.B
Bertram10012 Nov 2021 16:57pagoni2020 schrieb:
In our IKEA kitchen, we had these IRSTA units installed under each wall cabinet. After we sold them due to relocating—because wall cabinets weren’t an option there—we are now facing the same issue again. The IKEA cabinets don’t look very polished from underneath, so today I ordered those IRSTA units again. They are not available in any IKEA store, only online.
They cover the entire underside and provide nice lighting, so despite their relatively high price, we are choosing them again.
We didn’t like any other alternatives because the underside looked less attractive. Maybe a bit late, but here’s a tip against unattractive cabinet undersides: install a bottom panel that matches the cabinet front.
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pagoni202012 Nov 2021 17:00Bertram100 schrieb:
Maybe a bit late, but here’s a tip to avoid ugly subfloor methods: install a facing panel underneath. It looks like the front side.True. I still had two facing panels left from the side, and now that you mention it, using one underneath could be a good idea. Originally, we even built the back wall out of one of those facing panels. Thanks for that... we’ll see...
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