Energy Saving Task Lighting in the Kitchen: 10 LED Under Cabinet Lights

Kate Legere
Kate Legere
Apartment Therapy contributor since 2011, Kate focuses her writing on green living and design. She currently resides in Philadelphia and likes biking, iced coffee, and naps.
updated Jul 15, 2020
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I recently installed under cabinet lights in the kitchen of my rental apartment, and for a relatively small investment, they have made a big impact: They provide lighting for such kitchen tasks as dish washing and food prep, and their ambient glow is a pleasant alternative to the harsh overhead lighting I relied on previously. Fluorescent, halogen and

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NON LED Countertop Light, $20 from IKEA (Image credit: IKEA)

TOP ROW
1. NON LED Countertop Light, $20 from IKEA
2. LEDme Button Light, $54 from WAC Lighting
3. LED Tape Lights, $30–$40/lineal foot from E2 Contemporary Lighting
4. Pro Series 21 LED Super Deluxe Kit, $149 from Inspired LED
5. Design Pro LED Discs, $42 From Kichler

BOTTOM ROW
6. LED Linear Wire Cabinet Wire, $18 from Kichler
7. LED Dimmable, Linkable Under Cabinet Light, $83 from Juno
8. LED Battery Operated with Motion Sensor, $25/2 pack from Pegasus Lighting
9. LED Recessed Undercabinet Light Kit, $106 from Elco
10. LEDme Ten Light Bar, $190 from WAC

Do you have under cabinet lights in your kitchen? Is there a brand or model you prefer?

MORE CABINET LIGHTS ON APARTMENT THERAPY:
Smart Solutions: Under – Cabinet Lighting
• Minimal & Efficient: Use LEDs for Under Cabinet Lighting

New Under Cabinet Lighting: Utilitech Xenon Lights


• Kitchen Task Lighting Solutions for Renters

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