Under cabinet lighting works in two ways. First, it gives you plenty of task lighting. your kitchen cabinets cast a shadow on the counter top. When you are chopping vegetables or reading a recipe and measuring ingredients, the low level of light makes the task that much harder. Lights mounted under your cabinet lighten that area and make completing your tasks easier.
Second, under cabinet lighting can be used to cast a soft light on decorative items on your counter-top. The details on a hand painted vase, or a family heirloom plate on an easel will really be visible with the light shining on it. If you kitchen is designed in a functional, practical way, the more lighting the better. Restaurant kitchens are not dimly lit places. The brighter your kitchen is, the more professional it will look and function.
There are several kinds of under cabinet lights available. Slim fluorescent lights are available in various lengths and can be connected directly into your wiring or you can add easily add them to existing cabinetry by buying the kind that plug into the outlet. Round lighting is also available in both battery and wired styles. You will want to place these 12 inches to 18 inches apart to keep a continuous flood of light across your counter. Recessed lighting is also available and is especially easy to connect to your wiring if you are remodeling your kitchen.
Your local hardware or lighting store will carry a variety of styles. If you cannot find exactly what you have in mind, consider searching for your lights online. Whether you are shopping in a store or online, consider the number of lights you need, and take into account the placement of outlets if the lights will be plugged in.
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