How Much Will It Cost to Add Kitchen Cabinet Lighting?

Kitchen cabinet lighting provides a handy glow under which to work, or to spice up the lights of the kitchen in the evenings. As beneficial as these lights are, this does not have to be a costly process; you can find certain kinds of lights for as little as $30 or spend as much as $200 depending on the following options.

Almost Free Lighting

For an inexpensive option, use a string of white Christmas lights and hide them with the cabinet's trim.

Plug-in or Hard-Wired Models?

This will determine whether you will have to hire an electrician or not. If you are not already skilled in complicated electrical devices, you will probably have to hire an electrician. This will definitely make the process much more costly.

Choosing a Style

Some common options for lights include puck lights, linear lights and strip lights. Puck lights are small and round, whereas linear lights use a track with lights spaced along it. Strip lights look rectangular. Puck lights can be found for about $25 or more.  Linear and strip lights are more expensive ranging from $50 to over $100.

Amount of Lights

Lastly, the amount of lights you want for your kitchen will determine how much you spend. It is recommendable to use three puck lights or a twelve inch light fixture for every four feet of space.