Cabinet Lighting Options Compared in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Comparison guide

Cabinet Lighting Options Compared

How under-cabinet strips, puck lights, in-cabinet lights and toe-kick lights compare in brightness, look and wiring.

Cabinet lighting comes in several forms. Under-cabinet strips give an even band of light across the counter. Puck lights are small round fixtures that make pools of light. In-cabinet lights make glass-front cabinets glow. Toe-kick lights add a soft glow at the floor. Each can be hard-wired, plugged in or battery powered, and each can be dimmable.

Good lighting makes work easier and rooms more pleasant. Strips are popular because they reduce shadows, and warm or neutral color temperatures change the mood. Nashville kitchens that are used early and late benefit from several layers. We plan channels and wiring when the cabinets are built, and a qualified electrician makes the connections.

Best for

  • Cooks who work at night
  • People with glass cabinets
  • Remodelers
  • Homeowners wanting ambiance

Strengths

  • Strips reduce shadows
  • Pucks add accents
  • In-cabinet lights show displays
  • Toe-kick lights add ambiance

Keep in mind

  • Strips need careful placement
  • Pucks can leave scallops
  • In-cabinet lights need wiring
  • Toe-kick lights show dust
The details

What defines Cabinet Lighting

Under-cabinet strips

An even band of light that reduces shadows on counters.

Puck lights

Small round lights that create pools of light.

In-cabinet lights

Bring glass-front cabinets and display shelves to life.

Toe-kick lights

A soft glow at the floor for evening and night.

Wiring

Hard-wired, plug-in and battery options are available.

Dimming and color

Warm to neutral light and dimmers change the mood.

Questions

Cabinet Lighting FAQ

What color of light is best?

Warm light is cozy and neutral light is better for tasks. We show samples in your room.

Can I add lights later?

Yes, but planning them with the cabinets hides wires better.

Do I need an electrician?

For hard-wired lights, yes. A qualified electrician makes the connections.

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