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You don't have to remodel your entire kitchen to give it a new look. Maybe you like it just fine, but want to elevate its style. Why go through the entire process of remodeling when you can add LED strip lighting to create drama and character to your kitchen.

If you are feeling a little underwhelmed by the lighting in your kitchen, give it a boost with some LED under-cabinet strip lighting. Under-cabinet strip lighting highlights your countertops and really makes your cabinets pop. In addition, it gives you direct lighting exactly where you need it.

LED lighting strips are becoming increasingly popular for kitchen lighting. They create a contemporary and stylish vibe and add a 'wow' factor that you can't get with a just a wall light or ceiling fixture. In addition to adding style, they give you practical task lighting right where you need it. They illuminate work areas are may be in the shadows cast by overhead lighting.

Here are just a few of the benefits of installing LED strip lights for under-cabinet lighting:

Increasingly, people choose to use LED strips for homes, and especially under cabinet lighting, because they last so much longer than traditional lights. They also create an enchanting and charming look in your kitchen.

You can choose from lights that give you a warm, pleasant ambiance or ones that give you bright illumination. It depends on the look and feel you are going for. The choices are limitless, and your local lighting stores will have a wide range of styles for you to choose from.

Once you've decided to use LED strip lights for kitchen cabinets, you have a few more decisions to make. One of the best things about LEDs is that you have more color options than you would with other lights. If you are not familiar with LEDs, all these choices may be confusing.

Color temperature refers to how "blue" or "yellow" a light's color is. This doesn't mean the light itself is blue or yellow, but that the amount of those colors in the light will change the type of light it gives off. There is no wrong or right choice, it depends on your preference.

For kitchens, a color temperature between 3000K and 4000K is the best choice. Lights below 3000K will give your space a yellowish-orange hue, which is not optimal for areas where you will be prepping and cooking food. So, using lighting below 3000K will probably not give you the light you need.

Higher color temperatures help you see colors better, which is why people often use a brighter light or take something outside to see true colors. 4000K gives you a nice, balanced white light that is not too orange-yellow, making it easier to see colors correctly.

Unless you are illuminating an industrial area where seeing colors as they would appear in daylight is necessary, staying below 4000K is best for residential under-cabinet LED strip lighting. This is mainly because the rest of your home most likely has 2700K to 3000K lighting, and if your new lights are too "cool" for the kitchen, you may end up with an unsightly lighting color mismatch.

To start an LED strip lighting project for your kitchen, visit a lighting store near you and speak with a certified lighting specialist. Or, if you prefer, begin with a virtual consultation so that you can take a look at the selection and get a sense of how your kitchen would look with under cabinet lighting.

Adding this layer of lighting will give your room more depth and distinction. The crisp, bright light will give you the ambiance you want for your room. The floors and walls will look more vibrant, and you enhance every detail in the space.

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