Home Improvements

One of the easiest ways to make a major visual upgrade or home improvements to a kitchen is with under-cabinet lighting. This technology is perfect for filling in those dark spots in the kitchen with bright, warm illumination, and it can greatly improve the room’s look and feel with no construction necessary. But kitchens are only one application, as the fixtures can also be useful in work spaces, pantries and commercial settings. No matter where the technology is placed, it will improve the room’s form and function without requiring constant maintenance.

Under-cabinet lighting used to be delivered with incandescent or fluorescent fixtures, but this is no longer the case. Now, LED strips are considered the superior choice, as they provide more output, better efficiency, and better precision than older technologies. With their ultra-low profile, they are easy to hide from view, and the average LED fixture lasts more than twice as long as an incandescent bulb, and it will retain its look even when it is close to burning out.

LED task lighting strips are perfect for the kitchen, where they can be installed behind a piece of trim and fitted to the cabinet. The aiming trim, which Phantom Lighting can provide, will ensure the fixture is metered properly and won’t overpower the space. With metal glare shields softening the illumination, there aren’t any distracting shadows present.

Outside of the kitchen, there are still plenty of applications where Phantom’s under-cabinet lighting can bring about major home improvements. Home offices, garages, and other work spaces are some examples of great places to have additional lighting in a residential setting. Larger homes that have features such as cocktail bars, wine cellars, butlers’ pantries, or walk-in closets offer even more opportunities to improve both function and form with the right lighting. In a business, like a doctor’s or attorney’s personal office, under-cabinet lighting not only adds to the function of a built-in desk, but also elevates the overall ambiance and adds an extra element of professionalism to the experience.

The effect makes the room look like it’s glowing, and not just merely blasted with bright illumination. It’s the kind of effect that will draw people into the space. To get started with a design plan for home improvements for the countertops in your home or office, give us a call toll-free at 800-863-1184 or fill out the Request a Quote form on our website.