Under Cabinet Lighting Installation

Installing under cabinet lighting typically involves selecting the right fixtures, determining placement, and connecting them to your home’s electrical system. Wireless options require mounting battery-operated or plug-in fixtures and offer less permanence and power than hardwired options. For hardwired under cabinet lighting, you'll need a licensed electrician as it requires running wiring through walls or cabinetry and then connecting the system to a switch or power source.

Wiring under cabinet lights requires accessing your home's electrical system. This may involve installing new circuits, running wires through walls or cabinets, and securely connecting them to the light fixtures. Because of the complexity and potential safety risks, wiring should be done by a licensed electrician under cabinet lighting specialist.

To achieve a clean look, wires can be routed through hidden channels behind cabinets, inside conduit, or within the cabinetry itself. Electricians often drill discreet holes and use low-profile wire covers to keep everything tidy and hidden from view, especially for hardwired under cabinet lighting or undercounter lighting for kitchen setups.

While it really depends on the type of lighting you've purchased, under cabinet lighting should usually be installed centrally, or near the front edge of the cabinet bottom, to ensure even illumination across the countertop. Proper placement enhances visibility for tasks and avoids creating unwanted shadows. A professional electrician can help determine ideal positioning for lights under kitchen cabinets based on your kitchen’s layout.

To connect under-cabinet lighting to a wall switch, an electrician will wire the fixtures into your existing electrical circuit or install a new one, then connect it to a dedicated switch. This allows you to control the kitchen lights under cupboards conveniently, enhancing both usability and energy efficiency.