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[quote=Anonymous]The value of UCL is as task lighting: there is no countertop shadow cast by overhead light hitting your shoulder. Overhead lights are for path lighting and ambient lighting. Chandeliers and pendant lights are additional task and ambient lights. Over the cabinet lights create a great mood light source.  This is why layering of lighting is fundamental in a kitchen.

I have a medium size galley which I recently remodeled. I read a lot on lighting, bit the bullet and read even more on quality UCL lights which I installed. For me, that meant a diffuser on the UCL so many small bright lights didn't reflect off my counter top as well as transformer built in to the piece and low voltage. I spent more than I had to because my GC insisted they be "hard wired" meaning Romex electrical pulled through the dry wall to link to light. Low voltage wiring all the way is much cheaper, but not or as dimmable. And the right dimmer for the voltage and manufacturer is very important to avoid buzzing and delay.

You can save money with good UCL with smaller lights, placed in the middle of the cabinets and forward (not against the wall). I did this (against my designers advice) and have no regrets. Good UCL will give you bright light (3000 is daylight). I ran it above all countertop service.

I highly recommend under cabinet lights and a kitchen lighting plan.
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