A well-lit kitchen is not only useful, but it also makes the room feel warm and welcoming. Installing lights under the cabinets is one way to make your kitchen brighter. This not only makes your tabletop look nicer, but it also makes sure that your work area is well lit. There are steps to put lights under your kitchen cabinets, which we will show you in this guide. If you’re not good at doing things yourself, don’t worry—we’ll keep it simple and easy.

Things You’ll Need

• Let’s make sure you have all the supplies you need before we start the installation process:
• LED strips of lights
• Power source
• Dimmer switch (not required)
• Driven screw
• Tape measure
• Drawing pencil
• Sticky tape or mounting clips
• Wire clips
• If you need one, an extension cord

Step 1: Make a plan and measure

First, you need to find out how long the area is where you want to put the lights. You can use this to figure out how much LED strip lights you need. Also, think about where you want to put the power supply and whether you want to add a dimmer switch so that the lights can be changed.

Step 2: Cut the LED lights

You can cut most LED strip lights to any length you need. Carefully cut the LED strip lights along the lines shown in step 1 using the measurements you took in step 1. Make sure you follow the directions from the maker to keep the lights in good shape.

Step 3: Put on the mounting clips or tape

To keep the LED strip lights under the cabinets in place, you can use either mounting clips or sticky tape. If you choose fastening clips, put them on the bottom of the cabinet at regular intervals. For adhesive tape, take off the backing of the LED strip lights and press them tightly onto the surface of the cabinet.

Step 4: Hook up the LED strip lights

Follow the directions that came with your LED strip lights to connect the strips if they have connectors. If not, you might have to join the wires together. To get a steady, even glow, make sure the lights are firmly connected.

Step 5: Connect the power supply

Put the power supply somewhere out of sight and make sure it’s close to a wall plug. To keep the power supply in place, use fixing clips or sticky tape. Follow the steps to connect the power supply to the LED strip lights.

Step 6: If you want to, you can install a dimmer switch.

Installing a dimmer switch could give you more control over how bright your under-cabinet lights are. To connect the dimmer switch to the power source and LED strip lights, follow the instructions that came with the switch.

7. Use cable clips to keep the cables in place.

To keep things looking neat, secure the cords along the bottom of the cabinets with cable clips. This not only keeps people from tripping, but it also makes your installation look more expert.

Step 8: Check the Lights

Before you put everything in place, make sure the lights work by plugging in the power source and testing them. This lets you find any problems and fix them before the download is complete.

Step 9: Tie up any loose ends

Once you’re sure the lights are working right, tie off any LED strip lights or wires that are hanging down. If you need to, add more fixing clips or tape to keep everything in place.

Tenth Step: Enjoy your well-lit kitchen

Excellent work! You were able to put lights under your kitchen drawers. Take a moment to enjoy how your well-lit kitchen has improved the mood and how well it works. A well-lit kitchen makes your home look nice, whether you’re cooking or just relaxing on a cold night.

Conclusion

A easy and effective way to improve the lighting in your kitchen is to put lights under the cabinets. Even if you’re not very good at DIY, you can make a job look like it was done by a professional if you use the right tools and follow a simple plan. As soon as you follow these step-by-step steps, your kitchen will be well-lit and welcoming. Have fun lighting up!