Under-Cabinet Lighting from NuWatt
NuWatt under-cabinet lighting is part of our broader residential LED lighting range, helping homeowners brighten kitchen counters, prep areas, shelves, and everyday workspaces with efficient, focused light.
Choose from several fixture lengths, finishes, and dimming options to match your kitchen layout and renovation plans.
Our collection includes both plug-in and hardwired under- cabinet lighting options. Many fixtures are also linkable, which helps create more consistent light across longer counters.
About Our LED Under Cabinet Light Products
NuWatt carries under cabinet light bars in 8-inch, 11-inch, 14-inch, 22-inch, 28-inch, 33-inch, and 42-inch sizes. Available white and bronze finishes make it easier to coordinate fixtures with cabinets, appliances, hardware, and other kitchen finishes.
Choosing the right length depends on the cabinet width and the area that needs light. Shorter fixtures work well beneath narrow cabinets or small work zones. Longer light bars can cover wider counters with fewer fixtures.
You can also link all NuWatt undercounter lightsAll NuWatt undercounter lights can also be linked together to create smoother lighting beneath several cabinets without leaving large dark areas between fixtures.
Brightness varies by model. The collection ranges from compact fixtures producing about 350 lumens to larger models reaching about 1,250 lumens. This range gives homeowners options for both accent lighting and stronger countertop task lighting.
What Does Under Cabinet Lighting Do?
Ceiling fixtures often can't reach the counter directly below upper cabinets, creating shadows right where people chop, cook, and clean. An under cabinet light closes that gap by placing focused light where it's needed most, for food prep, cooking, and daily tasks. It can also add softer accent lighting for evenings, when full overhead light feels too bright.
Placement affects how well the light spreads. Light bars mounted toward the front of the cabinet usually cover more of the counter and leave fewer dark spots. For longer runs of cabinetry, NuWatt fixtures can link together to keep the light consistent from one end of the counter to the other.
How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting
NuWatt LED under cabinet lights install two ways: hardwired or plug-in.
- Hardwired fixtures connect directly to the home's electrical system. This gives the cleanest look, since no cords or plugs stay visible, and it works well during a remodel when electrical work is already planned. Wiring should follow local electrical codes, and homeowners without wiring experience should bring in a qualified electrician for hardwired installs.
- Plug-in fixtures connect to a nearby outlet. They're a practical option for adding light without opening any existing wiring, making them an easier fit for a weekend project.
Both options work with NuWatt's linkable design, so multiple fixtures under one run of cabinets can share a single connection point instead of separate cords or wiring runs for each bar.
Useful Features
NuWatt under cabinet lights come with several features that make them easier to plan around and live with day to day:
- Selectable CCT: Five color temperature settings from 2700K to 5000K let you dial in a warmer or cooler tone. 2700K suits wood cabinets and warm finishes, 3000K to 3500K gives a balanced look for most kitchens, and 4000K to 5000K brightens up spaces with modern white or gray finishes.
- High CRI: A 90 CRI rating means colors read closer to how they look under natural light, so food, countertops, and backsplashes appear more true to life.
- Dimmability: Select models work with Triac or 0-10V dimming, so brightness can adjust for cooking, dining, or evening use. Check dimmer compatibility before installation to make sure the system performs as expected.
- Linkable design: Fixtures connect using a NuWatt linking cable, which keeps longer counters lit evenly without extra wiring clutter.
- USB charging ports: Select models include built-in USB-A and USB-C ports, adding convenient charging access beneath cabinets in kitchens, offices, and workshops.
- 120-277V compatibility: Select models operate across a 120-277V range, which extends their use beyond standard residential circuits into light commercial settings.
NuWatt LED lighting products are backed by a five-year warranty and U.S.-based customer service. All NuWatt products also ship free with no minimum order.
Shop NuWatt LED under the counter lights to find the size, finish, brightness, and installation style that fits your kitchen or workspace.
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