Kitchen Counter Lighting Questions
1. What kinds of undercabinet lighting should I consider?
  To light your countertop, consider either modular linear lighting fixtures or recessed or surface mounted “puck” lighting fixtures.
2. Which undercabinet lighting system is best?
  First, ask if it is important to have a dimming function for your undercabinet lighting.
3. What do I have to know before buying countertop lighting?
  Seven questions to ask yourself before buying your countertop task lighting.
4. How do I light my black polished granite countertops?
  You should avoid standard downlighting over your black polished granite countertop.
5. What’s the best way to light a “cooking” island? We don’t use it for eating.
  Lighting a countertop used for kitchen prep tasks without overhead cabinets needs at least two light fixtures.
6. Where should the under the counter lights be placed? Towards the back or aligned in the middle?
  Neither
7. We will have cherry cabinets and granite countertop and are planning to install (hard wire) under (cabinet) counter lighting that we can dim. What would be the best lighting look to show off the cherry cabinets and granite and to evenly light my counter?
  When you select lighting to be mounted under your upper cabinet, it’s more about lighting your countertop for the purpose of task lighting than lighting your cherry cabinets.
8. Should I use frosted or clear bulbs in my undercabinet lighting? I have polished granite countertops.
  Some manufacturers of undercabinet lighting give you an order option for bulb type. It’s possible to order either frosted or clear bulbs.
9. What wattage should I use in my puck lights? The height from my countertop to the cabinet overhead is 20.”
  Heat and light output have to be considered when determining the best light source for your countertop tasks.
 

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