Anyone using LED undercabinet lights?

[fathertobe]

I'm looking for some under kitchen cabinet lights.

Is anyone using anything in LED or CFL that gives a warm enough light that is bright enough to provide suitable light for worktops? Don't want them floodlit - just enough to see what I'm chopping (clearly!)


As an aside, on looks ...
I don't really go for the triangular, glass covered things that are out there. Would prefer something neat, tasteful but without fuss. Kitchen is white, worktop grey, appliances are stainless steel.

Thanks!

 

[ElectricDunc]

The type of under cupboard lights i use most frequently is the T4 or T5 fluorescent link lights. They give a very good spread of light however you really need a cornice on the underside of the cupboard to hide them. They come in varying lengths and colour temperatures so shop around a little to make sure you get the colour you want.

 

[fathertobe]

Thanks but I don't really have possibility for cornice of any kind.

 

[ElectricDunc]

Righto, i have a feeling Aurora do some fluorescent fittings that have a triangular profile so they fit against the wall and under the cupboard. Similar idea to the link lights but designed for use without a cornice. In my opinion the CFL fittings are better then the LED fittings as they give a better spread of light. Steer clear of any halogen fittings though as the lamps won't last 5 minutes as the heat doesn't have any where to go.

 

[Chri5]

Not tried them (yet), how's about these ?

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/LED_Strips/index.html

 

[fathertobe]

No one actually using LEDs under cabinets, then?

I am really at the cutting edge?!

 

[fathertobe]

No one actually using LEDs under cabinets, then?

I am really at the cutting edge?!

 

[17thman]

In the tlc link it made me laugh at the fact that they use the term "Taylor" made I think they are looking for "tailor" made. unless your spark is called Taylor.

Any image? sounds like a good solution for those who struggle cutting cornice strips me included. 1mm out and it looks like the grand canyon.

 

[17thman]

In the tlc link it made me laugh at the fact that they use the term "Taylor" made I think they are looking for "tailor" made. unless your spark is called Taylor.

Any image? sounds like a good solution for those who struggle cutting cornice strips me included. 1mm out and it looks like the grand canyon.

 

[ColJack]

what is this? double post day?

 

[17thman]

wierd, my computer seemed to hang but i note on other posts it has happened too.

 

[17thman]

wierd, my computer seemed to hang but i note on other posts it has happened too.

 

[ColJack]

intentional or taking the ****?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Throw the kitchen away, and buy a new one from John Lewis.

See the the light shelves on p10 & 11:

http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/pdf/kitchens/The Colour Collection.pdf

 

[ColJack]

bring on single colour sheets of LEP plastics..

cut to size and sticky back to the underside of the cupboards...

it would be great...