Cabinet Lights

Q: How bright should under cabinet lights be?

The brightness of your under cabinet lights will depend on the desired functionality. Lighting that’s largely aesthetic may measure as little as 40 lumens, but task lighting might require up to 800 lumens. You can also choose whether you want a warm or cool colour temperature.

Q: How many cabinet lights do I need?

This depends on the type of cabinet light that you’re using. Light bars can be linked together in series for a continuous stretch of uninterrupted light. In the case of puck lights, one puck light for every 20–30cm of countertop should suffice.

A few well-placed cabinet lights can take a room from ordinary to extraordinary. Tape lights, light bars and puck lights should all form part of your lighting lexicon as they improve both the functionality and ambience of a cabinet space. ArchiPro has selected the best cabinet lights from trusted suppliers in Australia to help you elevate the lighting for your favourite cabinets.

Featuring the best cabinet lights in Australia

Whether you’re looking to create practical task lighting in your kitchen or bathroom, improve visibility in your cupboards, or simply draw attention to your collection of antique vases, cabinet lights will do the trick. In Australia, you have some great options for kitchen cabinet lighting, bathroom cabinet lighting, and under cabinet lighting. ArchiPro has turned to trusted suppliers to source the best cabinet lights in Australia, making it that much easier for you to find a high quality lighting solution. They represent an important part of a wider range of high quality lighting products available on ArchiPro.

Types of cabinet lights

Tape lights

Also known as strip lights, these are available in long, flexible reels and can be used effectively on shelves, within cupboards or cabinets, or as architectural accent lighting.

Light bars

Light bars create an even distribution of light and are ideal for task lighting. Used under kitchen cabinets, light bars can illuminate countertops that don’t receive enough overhead light. A very popular choice in Australia.

Puck lights

These round lights give a more focused illumination than the light bars. They’re great for adding areas of focused light under cabinets, alcove uplighting, and for creating a spotlight effect to illuminate display pieces.

The advantages of high quality cabinet lights

High quality cabinet lights create an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic. Furthermore, high quality lights are more likely to come with additional functionality such as motion sensors—ideal when you’re working in the kitchen and have messy hands as well as dimmers, and remote control functionality. If you want a consistent light distribution with clear and focused light beams, only choose high quality cabinet lights. At ArchiPro, we’ve only selected high quality cabinet lights to ensure that you’re getting the best lighting options that Australia has to offer.

How to choose a cabinet light that’s right for you

In Australia, when choosing cabinet lights or under cabinet lighting that you need, you should consider several factors. First, note the placement and the available space (for under cabinet lighting, the light fixtures should not be visible). Next, have a look at your power options (do you have a nearby power source or would battery-operated lights be preferable?). Finally, keep in mind the desired functionality (task lighting versus ambient lighting), as warm or cool lights can affect the usability and aesthetics.

How long do LED cabinet lights last?

In general, LED lights, which last much longer than traditional bulbs, can last for more than a decade. However, if you opt for battery-operated under cabinet lights, the batteries will run out of power long before the LED light burns out. You’ll probably need to replace the batteries after 50–100 hours of use.