Under Cabinet Lighting

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LED is the newest, most energy-efficient option for under cabinet lighting. LEDs use only 25% as much energy as xenon lights and half the energy of fluorescents. Because LED light bulbs also have a longer lifespan than other under cabinet lights, you will reduce the need for replacement bulbs and maintenance, yielding additional savings throughout the lifetime of the fixture.

Puck Lights have traditionally been popular options for under cabinet lighting. They are short, cylindrical lights (shaped like a hockey puck) with a diameter of 2-3 inches. Typically they use halogen or xenon bulbs, which provide about 20W worth of light. The puck light fixtures will typically mount onto the underside of cabinets. 

An older technology, Xenon under cabinet fixtures are still valued for perfect color rendering. Xenon's clean, white light makes granite or marble countertops and backsplashes look their absolute best. Though they have the lowest up-front cost of any under cabinet option, xenon lights consume a large amount of energy, most of which is wasted as heat. If you pick xenon, don't keep flowers, fruits, or candies too close to the lights. Save energy by running the lights more like task lights, turning them on and off as needed rather than keeping them on all day.

This is a popular choice in kitchen cabinets and pantries, especially if you're wanting a budget-friendly energy efficient option. Flurorescent under cabinet lighting uses about half as many Watts as xenon lights to produce the same Lumens or amount of light. The downside to fluorescents is the relatively poor color rendering, which can make colors appear washed out. If you're primarily wanting task lights to help you chop onions or minimize eye strain from overhead lighting, these are a great option for you. If you're wanting to highlight a colored backsplash or artwork, we suggest LED under cabinet lights with a higher color rendering index or xenon lights instea