Under Cabinet Lighting Installation

Under cabinet lighting is one of the most practical and aesthetically pleasing upgrades you can make to your Cape Coral kitchen. It eliminates shadows on your countertops, makes food preparation safer and easier, and adds a warm ambiance that transforms the entire room. Project Pros installs hardwired under cabinet lighting systems that deliver professional results without visible wires or plug-in transformers cluttering your countertops.

Types of Under Cabinet Lighting

LED strip lights are the most popular choice, offering a continuous ribbon of light that provides even illumination with no dark spots between cabinets. LED puck lights create focused pools of light ideal for highlighting specific work areas or decorative displays. LED light bars offer a balance between strips and pucks with a clean, linear appearance. We also install fixtures with adjustable color temperature, allowing you to switch between warm white for ambient dining and cool white for task lighting with a single control.

Hardwired vs. Plug-In Installation

While plug-in under cabinet lights are available at hardware stores, they leave visible power cords running along your backsplash and require a free outlet. Hardwired installations connect directly to your home electrical system, controlled by a wall switch or dimmer. Our electricians run wiring inside the wall and through cabinet boxes to create a completely clean installation with no visible wires. We can also integrate your under cabinet lights with existing kitchen light switches or install dedicated controls.

Kitchen Lighting Design Considerations

Effective under cabinet lighting is about more than just adding fixtures. Light placement, color temperature, brightness level, and control options all affect the final result. Lights should be mounted toward the front of the cabinet to illuminate the countertop where you work rather than the wall. A color temperature of 3000K-3500K typically works best in kitchens, providing warm but clear light. Dimming capability is essential for transitioning from bright task lighting while cooking to soft accent lighting during dinner.