From statement pendants over islands to discreet under-cabinet lights and LED tape — everything to illuminate your kitchen beautifully.
A well-lit kitchen uses three distinct layers — ambient, task, and accent. Getting the balance right means a space that's safe and efficient for cooking, and warm and inviting for dining and entertaining.
Everything you need to know about planning and choosing the right lighting for your kitchen, dining area, and cabinetry.
Allow at least 900mm between the bottom of the pendant shade and the worktop or table surface. Use odd numbers (1, 3, or 5) of pendants over a kitchen island for a balanced, professional look. Match the pendant finish to your tap and handle hardware.
Position downlights approximately 600mm from the wall to avoid casting shadows onto worktops from overhead cabinets. Use adjustable downlights over the island and fixed for general ceiling fill. Visit our downlights page for the full range.
Track systems are ideal for kitchens where the layout changes or where different areas need independently aimed light. A three-circuit track allows the island, worktop zone, and dining area to be controlled separately.
The single most effective upgrade for a kitchen. Positioned at the front of the underside of wall cabinets, these lights illuminate the full worktop without shadow. Choose dimmable options and match the colour temperature (2700K–3000K) to your ceiling lights.
LED tape in an aluminium profile gives a seamless linear effect under plinths, in kickboard recesses, above wall cabinets, and in shadow gaps. Use a frosted diffuser to eliminate hotspots. Always pair tape with a profile for a professional finish.
Feelux rigid LED strips are a self-contained under-cabinet solution — no profile or driver required. They clip directly into a connector system for clean, fast installation and deliver consistent, high-CRI illumination along the full length of the cabinet run.
Glass-fronted wall cabinets and open shelving are dramatically improved with internal lighting. Discreet puck lights, mini spotlights, or LED tape inside the cabinet highlight glassware and crockery and make the kitchen feel larger and more considered.
2700K (warm white) suits traditional and Shaker kitchens. 3000K suits modern and handleless styles. Avoid mixing temperatures across the same space — ceiling lights, under-cabinet lights, and pendants should all use the same colour temperature.
Always make kitchen lighting dimmable. Full brightness for cooking, dimmed for dining and entertaining. Ensure ceiling downlights, under-cabinet lights, and LED tape all use compatible dimmers — check each product's dimmer compatibility list.
Neon flex can be bent around curves and used for feature lighting above cabinets, under bar areas, or as decorative accent runs. Available in warm white and colour-changing variants for a more playful or hospitality-style aesthetic.
