Cabinet & Shelf Lighting

Under shelf lighting, also known as under cabinet lighting, adds a stylish and functional layer of light to your space. It enhances visibility for cooking, cleaning, or reading, while creating a warm ambient glow that transforms the atmosphere of your kitchen, bathroom, or living area.

You can easily light up shelves, cupboards, or cabinets using LED under shelf lights. Meteor Electrical offers a wide range of options including cabinet lights, surface spots, link lights, and LED light bars. Choose from surface-mounted, recessed, round, or triangular fittings to match your décor and achieve the perfect blend of practicality and design.

The ideal colour temperature depends on where the lighting is used:

• 4000K (Cool White): Best for kitchens and bathrooms, where bright, clear light helps with daily tasks.

• 3000K (Warm White): Perfect for living areas and bedrooms to create a cosy, relaxed feel.
  For flexibility, try switchable LED under shelf lighting, which allows you to adjust between warm and cool tones.

LED under shelf lighting is the best choice for most homes and workplaces. It’s energy-efficient, long-lasting, and emits very little heat — making it safe for enclosed areas like cabinets or humid environments such as kitchens and bathrooms. LED lights also come in various brightness levels and finishes to suit any room style.

Yes — many LED under cabinet lights are designed for easy DIY installation. Plug-in or battery-powered options are quick to fit, while hard-wired fittings should be installed by a qualified electrician. Always check the product specifications before installation.

Absolutely. LED under shelf lighting uses up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs, providing the same brightness with a fraction of the power. LEDs also have a much longer lifespan, reducing replacement costs and maintenance.

Yes — but always choose IP-rated under shelf lighting for safety. In bathrooms or areas exposed to moisture, look for fittings rated IP44 or higher. Meteor Electrical offers a range of LED under cabinet and shelf lights designed for damp environments, giving you stylish illumination with complete peace of mind.

Both options have their benefits. LED strip lights provide a smooth, continuous glow — perfect for highlighting long countertops or shelves. Under cabinet spotlights, on the other hand, focus light on specific areas like sinks or worktops. At Meteor Electrical, you’ll find both styles to suit your lighting design and installation preference.

This depends on your space and desired brightness. As a general guide, install one under cabinet light every 30–40cm for even coverage. For larger areas, LED strip lighting can offer consistent light with fewer fittings. Our under shelf lighting range includes various lengths and lumen outputs to help you achieve perfect illumination.

Yes — many of Meteor Electrical’s linkable under shelf lights can be joined using compatible connection cables or butt connectors, allowing you to create a continuous lighting run. This makes installation simple and tidy while maintaining an even light output across your workspace.

Absolutely. Several of our LED under shelf lights are fully dimmable when used with a compatible dimmer switch or controller. This allows you to adjust brightness to suit the time of day or desired ambience — ideal for kitchens, offices, or display lighting.

No — LED under cabinet lighting is extremely energy-efficient, using up to 80% less power than halogen or incandescent bulbs. They also last much longer, reducing maintenance and replacement costs. With Meteor Electrical’s LED fittings, you can enjoy brilliant illumination while keeping energy bills low.

Measure the usable width on the underside of each wall unit and choose a fitting whose overall length, including end caps and connectors, fits inside it. Linkable battens such as Kosnic Flax come in 300mm, 600mm and 900mm lengths, so a common approach is to pick the longest size that fits each unit without overhanging. For narrow units or open shelves, individual cabinet lights are often the neater option.

Under cabinet lighting is usually fed from a lighting circuit or a fused connection unit and controlled from its own switch, so it can be used independently of the ceiling lights. Some installers place the driver in a cupboard with a switch beside the worktop. Plan the cable route and driver position before the units go up, and follow current wiring regulations and the manufacturer's instructions.

It is best not to. Linkable cabinet lights generally use connectors and leads specific to their own range, and drivers are sized for that range's load, so mixing products can leave connectors that do not fit or a driver that is overloaded. Colour temperature and light appearance can also differ visibly between brands. Keep each run to one product family and order the matching interconnection leads together.