The kitchen is one of the central, main premises in each apartment and house. It is here that guests meet, family members are gather for sincere conversations at the end of the day, culinary sizes are preparing. Therefore, it is very important to create a pleasant, warm atmosphere. In design, decoration kitchen space An important role is played by correctly selected lighting, which will make the room with a cozy homemade corner, as comfortable space for communication, reception. Twilight, poorly illuminated areas in the kitchen will distract from the cooking process, communication. The location of the lighting devices can be unrecognizable to change even the most familiar interior. One option original lighting is the LED backlight for the kitchen.

What is a LED backlight

LED lighting, led-ribbons, lamps, lamps are able to provide the most comfortable, optimal level, degree of illumination. Such systems are organically complemented, fit into the overall interior concept of the kitchen and other premises in the house. The correct distribution of the light flux, correctly selected lighting - an important component of a spectacular stylish modern design. It can be said that ice-tapes perform a functional and aesthetic role. Such a source of lighting introduces new notes in general design, design, interior space.

LED ribbons are used for decorative backlight niches, eaves, furniture heads, suspended ceiling structures. Planning lighting, lED lights, LED tapes for the kitchen are most often used as an additional efficient backlight for the working area.

LED lighting is a thin flexible tape with self-adhesive base on which LEDs are installed. Light diodes are special semiconductors emitting a uniform light stream when the electricity is passed. The degree of brightness of lighting depends on the type, chemical composition light diodes.

The lighting system consists of:

• power generator (BP);
• controller, which is necessary when using LED tapes with color diodes;
• special connectors (dimmers) that allow you to easily connect separate elements ribbons

Planning the installation of LED lighting, the LED tape on their own, with your own hands, should be borne in mind that the installation is never carried out directly. LED tape can overheat, break, so the main condition for connecting the backlight is the presence of a stabilizer.

When planning to organize the backlight in the kitchen using light diodes, it is necessary to take into account that ice-tapes are different species. So to pick up optimal option Lighting, before purchasing, you will definitely ask the characteristics of the presented different models. Do not forget that the kitchen is a non-permanent room temperature regime and high humidity.

One of the main parameters of the difference is the type of LEDs installed on the tape as a light source. For the organization of additional illumination, SMD-3528, 5050 diodes are most often used.

The LEDs with the SMD-3528 marking consist of one crystal, two conclusions, have a smaller brightness, generate a rather weak flow of light. Therefore, such ice-ribbons are used exclusively for designer ideas.

SMD-5050 light diodes consist of three crystals, have six conclusions. Provide monochrome or color glow, if red, yellow, blue, purple, orange crystals are installed on the tape. The ice-tape of this class can be used in aesthetic purposes, for the additional backlight of the working area in the kitchen.

The brightest, powerful light diodes - SMD-5630, 5730, 2835. Similar items have a wide angle of lighting (up to 140-160 degrees), provide a bright uniform glow and can highlight every corner of your kitchen.

DIP LEDs of the "Piranha" LEDs are also found, which imply a deep installation technology in systems. Provide uniform scattered directional light. The angle of distribution of the light flux is from 75 to 95º. Such modules have cheaper cost and optimally apply only in designer purposes, for example, to illuminate, illumination of cabinets, interior items of decor in the kitchen.

Choosing a LED tape into the kitchen, it is also worth considering the number of diodes on raman meter. Uniformly intense, soft lights provide ice-ribbons, lamps with the maximum dense arrangement of components.

Types of LED tape according to the degree of protection:

1. Open (leakage). Designated IP33 marking. There are unprotected conductive tracks, so the installation of a ribbon of this type can be carried out only where moisture is excluded.
2. Unilateral. Manufacturers celebrate their IP65. Sealed by electronics, that is, all contact elements are filled with silicone sealant.
3. Sealed double-sided ice-tape. Produced in special protective covers from fully transparent polymer plastic.

To organize additional, aesthetic illumination in the kitchen, give preference to ribbons with the designation IP65, IP67, IP68. It is equally important to choose a power generator in terms of power level, protection class.

How to choose a power generator

Power supply (BP), without which it is impossible to conduct an independent installation lED backlight For the design of the kitchen space - another important element when choosing ice-systems.

BP have a different degree of protection. Considering what's in the kitchen increased humidity, The power unit must be protected. As for the power of BP, not to be mistaken with the choice, it is necessary to correctly calculate the power of the ribbon using simula: W \u003d l * w1 * kWhere:

• W - necessary power BP in W.
• L - Illuminated length in meters.
• W1 - the power of one meter of ice-tape. The power parameter will be listed on the tape or on the manufacturer's website.
• K - the intensity coefficient of application. For periodic illumination, this indicator is 1.3. If the ice-systems will be used constantly, this indicator will be 1.5.

The resulting value indicates which power will have the BC. You should not neglect this value so that your LED system serves as long as possible.

Choosing the power generator, in addition to the power of the tape, you need to take into account its length.

Only five meters of tape with light diodes can be connected to one BP.

Advantages of LED tapes

Ribbons with LEDs, compared with standard light sources, have a number of undeniable advantages. Among the advantages of LED tapes can be noted:

• low power consumption;
• high quality, practical parameters;
• long operational resource;
• environmental safety;
• resistance to temperature differences, mechanical damage;
• high utilization rate of light stream;
• electrical safety;
• available cost;
• easy of installation, ease of operation.

Ice-ribbons have sufficient flexibility, which allows them to be used to organize the illumination of objects of complex forms. The presence of the adhesive layer facilitates the installation process of the LED lighting, allows you to use ice-ribbons in many areas.

The advantages of ice-tapes in the LED kitchen can also be attributed to the light stream, the absence of an annoying flicker. In addition to lighting, which provide similar systems, making cooking, you can not include the main light, which allows you to save electricity.

The service life of the LED lamps, the ribbons does not depend on the number of inclusions / shutders. Properly installed LED lighting can work 14-16 years old (up to 40,000-50,000 hours of operation), operating 12-15 hours. The device does not require time for heating.

A variety of color gamut allows you to embody various design ideas when designing a LED in the kitchen. You can also choose ice-tapes operating in an IF or UV spectrum.

LED ribbons in the kitchen interior

LED lighting with kitchen space is used for various purposes:

• illumination of various functional zones;
• backlighting furniture heads, modules, showcases, lockers, boxes;
• lighting of stained glass kitchen Apron, bar counter;
• highlighting paintings, decor and interior elements, walls.

With the help of LED tapes, combined lighting can be organized, split the kitchen space into separate functional zones. Using ice-tapes, it is possible to effectively illuminate the multi-level ceiling design. You can also place a ribbon in space between kitchen cabinets.

Mount a hermetic ribbon into the side wall near the washing, next to the crane. Especially beautiful looks at the lighting of the apron in the kitchen, if it is made of matte glass.

Lighting LED in the kitchen You can install monochrome (monochrome) and color, if there are different color LEDs on the ice-tape. Monochrome tapes can give white, green, purple, red glow. The backlight brightness can be adjusted using the dimmer. White color can have different shades - from a cold blue to warm yellow.

Colored tape can give both one color and alternate colors in a certain sequence through installed program on the controller. The color RGB ribbon can also glow various shades, cold and warm, which makes a highlight in the Lightsign of the kitchen space.

LED ribbons fit harmoniously in any interior, design of kitchen premises, ranging from the classics and ending with a high-tech style, minimalism, country, modern. To make a novelty to the interior design, the optimal option is colored LED modules. To illuminate functional zones, give preference to monochrome LEDs.

Organization of the lighting of kitchen apron

When organizing the backlight of the kitchen space, it is very important to consider comfortable lighting of the working area or kitchen apron. The working area includes: cutting tables, stove, sink. This area of \u200b\u200bkitchen for personal comfort and convenience must be evenly and well lit. In this case, the light stream should not be excessively bright so that the cooking process is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. For the lighting of the kitchen apron, give preference to soft lighting.

If the cuisine is provided exceptionally the main lighting, there are no additional lighting devices built into point lamps, in the process of cooking, the workspace may be poorly illuminated. Therefore, in the kitchen with lED ribbon You can successfully emphasize the individual interior elements and additionally highlight important work areas.

To ensure uniform illumination, the backlight of the working area is equipped under hinged kitchen cabinets. Systems can also be placed between kitchen cabinets, shelves. It is important to correctly calculate the power and the number of LED modules.

Alternatively, you can organize an automatic lighting on the door opening furniture headset. In this case, the light will be turned on when the door is opened, and when closing - it is automatically turned off, which is economically in terms of electrical energy consumption.

LED systems are also suitable for lighting the food, dining table, bar counter. In this case, set ice-tapes stands around the perimeter of the wall surface, in the niches, from the bottom of the mounted shelves.

LED lamps can also be used as an additional backlight. Modern market in the big range offers a large selection lED lampswhich can be installed in point, wall, ceiling lamps.

LED lamps are available in different power, so you can always choose the optimal option for the organization of the LED, the harmonious interior in the kitchen.

Especially spectacular when designing a kitchen, dining room looks point LED lamps installed under the ceiling construction. Point lamps have available cost, high quality parameters and can be performed in any design.

Sensory LED modules

Recently, consumers are popular with sensory led-ribbons or so-called LED linear, which are equipped with a special sensor responsible for switching on / off the system.

Such systems give soft dispel uniform light, create a comfortable, harmonious, warm soft furnishings. Sensory ice-ribbons can be used to illuminate various kitchen zones, including the workspace. You can enable or disable the system with a slight movement of your hand toward the touch switch.

LED lamps, ice-ribbons - optimal and most good option For the organization of additional lighting of the kitchen. The main thing is to correctly carry out installation, taking into account the functional features, layout, interior of the premises.

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Any of modern families Most of his time spends in the kitchen, and the beautiful floor generally considers this part of the house with its irregular fortress, symbol homemade focus. It is impossible to come up with a more convenient place to meet with old friends or reading fresh newspapers for a cup of fragrant coffee.

But what to do if when buying an apartment you did not pay special attention to the design of the kitchen, and do overhaul Or the redevelopment is not possible? Incorrectly melted zones and no good lighting can be easily corrected using proper furniture backlight.

Light - First Assistant modern designers In cases where it is necessary to refresh or visually increase space in a short time and with a small budget. Competently mounted lamp between cabinets and backlight kitchen headset Easily convert your old kitchen and guarantee excellent lighting of work surfaces.

Correct lamp for working areas

What is the average standard lamp? This is a single module, with several point light sources embedded in it. Such a device is fixed to external surface Cabinet or other kitchen furniture With the help of anchors.

Standard 36-cotton lamps containing mercury, which still use in most apartments, it is easy to replace to more modern optionswithout making special efforts. Modern analogues like LED lamps can be found in any specialized store and install independently without spending unnecessary funds on the installers.

The correctly selected furniture lamp for the backlight of the working area should be the maximum electrical extensive, economical and protected from moisture. When choosing a lamp, be sure to consider that it must have good protection against moisture and fat and have a long service life.

A similar lamp or lamp can be easily built with their own hands under the top cabinets or, for example, between the cabinets and make your kitchen brighter and elegant.

Such a furniture lamp has its own switch, which will allow it only as needed, and its compactness allows us to use even the most miniature kitchens.

Easy installation, minimum weight, not allowing additional loads on workplace, pleasant eye dispersed light - all these qualities can be obtained at quite loyal prices or do it yourself.

An apron of skin can act as a backlit area, highlighted from the inside. You can also read about him on our website in the section "Lighting"

The so-called LED lamps will be able to become an analogue of the habitual incandescent lamp or a halogen lamp. They differ in small heat transfer, do not produce any radiation and allow you to save on electricity.

The easiest and most favorable option is to install a furniture lamp with your own hands above the working area on the surface of the cabinet, it is in those places where it is most necessary.

Neon lights

LED backlight will help save money, besides, you yourself can choose its intensity and location, most preferable for your kitchen. Even the most sophisticated furniture will look not so effectively without competently selected lighting.

A similar method will save electricity and give your work area of \u200b\u200bindividuality. LED lighting between the cabinets, for example, visually will increase the space. The light will be reflected from the closet surfaces and increase the overall illumination of space, and the power of the LED will be enough to use without additional light sources.

The most convenient and economical method of illumination is the LED tape. It is easy to mount manually, its adhesive surface is easy to fasten on the wall of the cabinet or buffet, and its moisture protection properties make it an indispensable assistant when lighting the kitchen.

Such tapes are not heated, so they can be used even when lighting stretch ceilings. It is easy to glue on any surface, as if cabinets or decorative niches.

Recently, the designers are increasingly and more often resorted to the backlight at the bottom of the cabinets, because such a reception will highly emphasize the beauty of your furniture. Beautiful and functional backlight of kitchen furniture will help you refresh the interior, and a new decorative lamp - inhale new life In the old familiar room.

How to choose the right tape

The high-quality body must be made of aluminum LED profile and is protected from moisture with a transparent or matte screen. Such a tape will serve you more than 60,000 hours.

A micro switch can be built into the aluminum profile housing itself, which does not require tactile contact. To turn on the backlight you will be enough to spend your hand directly next to the ribbon. This feature is quite useful if the backlight must be located on the territory of the working surfaces.

In any ribbon there is a certain number of diodes, which directly affects the power of lighting. This characteristic is measured by the number of LEDs on the ribbon meter, usually from 30 to 120. The most preferred option is 60 diodes per meter. As for power - for standard lights, a 14.4 W / meter tape is perfect.

The main thing is to choose high-quality ribbon in the store, without defects and damage. It is also worth checking the power supply of the power supply - for competent operation, the voltage of the tape and the power supply must match.

Choosing the color of the LEDs, remember that for good lighting enough and conventional white cold or warm shade diodes.

LED backlight do it yourself

The main advantage of the LED backlight is that its installation will not be difficult for people, little understanding in electrics. The installation process is simple and will not cause any additional difficulties.

However, even in this simple matter there are a number of certain errors when installing the LEDs with their own hands. This can be as an unsuccessful schema planning or chaotic placement of lamps in all possible places.

To avoid similar errors, install the backlight accommodation in advance and mark them on the kitchen plan. So you can calculate where they are most needed, and where you can refuse them.

Materials

To mount the LED backlight you will need:

• lED Strip Light;
• pVAS cable with a cross section of 0.5 kV. mm;
• 12 volts power supply;
• scissors;
• soldering iron;
• rosin;
• solder;
• insulating tape.

Stages of work

Be sure to measure kitchen cabinets Before starting work, to find the desired length of the tape.

What is to be done to set the backlight under kitchen cabinets:

1. Disconnect the voltage and carefully degrease the surface of the cabinet, for example alcohol, before work.
2. The tape is placed in an aluminum profile, which later should be fixed on the required surface, for example, on the surface of the cabinet. In the absence of the desired profile, you can use an ordinary wooden bar.
3. You should fix the bar or profile to the surface of the desired cabinet.
4. Connect the tape K. required wire Power supply using soldering, and block to the outlet.
5. Install the power supply somewhere in the corner so that it is minority and did not spoil general form surfaces.
6. Fix the place of all joints of all joints.

When creating such a backlight with your own hands, it is important to remember the polarity and quality of soldering connections. Recover with attentiveness to the isolation of all open contacts.

Remember that the installation quality plays an important role in the subsequent type of kitchen. Do everything carefully so that it was subsequently impossible to notice the effects of editing visually.

Practical and cozy kitchen lighting

Carefully go to the selection of lighting for your kitchen, because nothing will decorate it like that, like a pleasant decorative backlight with your own hands. The correctly selected lamp will help you not only save money or improve the quality of illumination of your workplace, but also visually expand the space.

Proper and beautiful lighting in the kitchen is always beautiful and good. In this article we decided to tell you at all unusual way Illumination, which can be easily implemented in reality. So, the LED tape in the kitchen with their own hands, photo and detailed instructions Installation.

How to choose a LED ribbon for the kitchen

Initially, you need to buy a LED tape, it is necessary to note that it is not suitable for the kitchen. In the kitchen, a large humidity, plus the stove constantly heats the air. If you take a LED tape that will not withstand such conditions, it will immediately fail, and it is far from small. Find out, .

Now on sale, if the ribbons can withstand moisture and temperature changes, you only need to look for them. You can allocate such types of LED ribbons for the kitchen:

1. Unilateral. The upper part has hermetic protection, all diodes are installed in it. Protection is created using sealant or special casing from polymeric material. This type is indicated by IP65.
2. Open. It is considered a leakage, and makes it possible to contact with tape tracks. It is indicated as IP33, it can be installed together remote from the stove. In terms of cost, it is quite acceptable and pays for itself if all operating conditions are supplied.
3. Bilateral. LED tape of this type for the kitchen is considered the best, it is completely sealed, indicated IP67 and 68.

Bilateral is the best, but the LED tape price in this case is quite large. But you guarantee the fact that it will not fail. If you are ready to install a ribbon in a place where moisture will not fall on it, we recommend choosing the option cheaper.

LED Tape Light for Kitchen

Now go to the second stage, and select the optimal LED tape light. Optimally use white light, the tapes of this type are called SMD-3528. To establish their pleasure, you do not need to think and expect how light will fall. Once installed and forgot about it, at the same time it will create a comfortable backlight.

If you wish to get an unusual backlight, use SMD-5050 tapes. It has a different light. Here the choice is already depends only on you, what light will be, with the time you live on. We recommend choosing the next LED tape light:

• Blue.
• White.
• Yellow.
• Green.

Such colors will always look harmoniously and complement any interior.

What you need to install LED in the kitchen

Before starting the installation, you need to stock up the following elements:

The power supply in this list can be put in the first place, no tape will work without it. Approximate calculation: one block for five meters of tape. Usually, five meters for the kitchen are a lot.

In order not to make a mistake here, you need to apply multiplying all meters to the tape run power after installation, the resulting value multiply by 1.5. The result obtained will be the total power of the block.

Connecting LED tape in the kitchen

It is easier for the schemes we come up and could not, everything is incredibly easy, however, see the video, how to connect the LED tape, so everything will definitely become in its place.

If you use multi-colored ribbons, you must initially attach them to the controller, then to the power unit. Connecting, remember the polarity, all cables have the appropriate labeling.

LED tape in the kitchen: ready-made options

This is how the LED tape in the kitchen in the interior looks great, we decided to make a small review for you so that you understand what can be done with such a simple device.




Interesting article

Proper lighting is one of the components of the spectacular design of any room. It is especially important in the kitchen, where the correct distribution of the light flux turns cooking into a pleasant and comfortable process. All that is needed is a project and the calculation of lighting. One of the most interesting options in modern interiors, To carry out that can be done with your own hands, is the backlight of the LED ribbon.

Cvetodiodes are special semiconductors emitting light when electrical energy passing. LEDs may have a different chemical service, which is why the brightness of the light generated by them is characterized. There is another nuance - installation of LED backlight is never directly carried out, because the tape can overheat and break. Mandatory condition for connecting LEDs is the presence of a stabilizer.

Advantages of LED lighting

LED backlight is a number of obvious advantages:

• Resistance to mechanical external damage;
• Durability - the kitchen lighting tape is able to work 14 or more years even at work more than 15 hours a day;
• A variety of color scheme - backlighting into the kitchen under the cabinets can be performed in white, red and orange, green and blue, purple and yellow colors. You can also choose LEDs operating in an infrared and ultraviolet spectrum;
• Excellent lighting brightness, and the device does not require time for heating;

• Availability in price (due to distribution and popularization);
• The ability to use a tape with different angles of radiation;
• Safety;
• Environmental friendliness;
• Neutility to the room temperature.

Methods and places for interior lighting in the kitchen

The number of crystals directly affects the number of colors in the tape. In general, LED ribbons can provide 15,000,000 shades - if they connect the crystals of various brightness in them.

You can make LED backlight for the following purposes:

• Combined lighting for zoning, selection of cabinets, niche;
• Highlighting paintings or other decorative elements interior;
• Highlighting the kitchen apron, it is especially implicitly illumination if the apron is made of glass;

• Lighting inside boxes and cabinets;

• Selection of stained glass or shelves of transparent glass;

• By setting the backlight at the bottom of the bedside tables, that is, under the cabinets, you can create the effect of "soak furniture";

• Illumination of several ceiling levels;

• LED Bar Rack Lighting Creates an atmosphere and style of a real bar.

Installation of the LEDs of the warm spectrum is performed for classic interiorsand in high-tech style will be more relevant cold light.

Select the appropriate LED tape - classification and comparison

Most often, the installation of LED backlight is performed from SMD LEDs. They are classified for a number of signs:

• The number of crystals - from 1 to 4;
• The type of glow - full-tissue or monochrome;
• Dimensions - in the range of 1.06x0.8 to 5.0x5.0 mm.

Before buying a LED ribbon, you need to decide what type of lighting you want to do. Here are the following recommendations:

1. The SMD 50x50 tape with three-crystal LEDs is perfect for the lighting of the working and dining area And it will be able to provide a uniform bright light.
2. For decorative illumination, SMD 35x28 is suitable for decorative tape.

LED tape (LED) is a few small LEDs located within the same plane. It can also have several varieties depending on the location density of LEDs:

• 30 pcs / meter;
• 60 pcs / meter;
• 120 pcs / meter;
• 240 pcs / meter.

The power of the consumption and the level of brightness of the generated lighting depends on the number of LEDs.

Ribbons are divided into groups and by degrees of moisture protection:

• IP20 - not suitable for the kitchen, because it does not withstand high humidity;
• IP65 - medium level of moisture protection, can be used in the kitchen;
• IP68 - complete moisture resistance - even the pool can be highlighted with such a ribbon.

How to choose a power supply

Power supplies are different power, which means size. We need to determine the optimal option so that the transformer power is enough with a margin, but at the same time that it is not too big.

12 W multiply by 5 m (tape length), it turns out 60 W. But since we need a stock, we take into account and the coefficient equal to 1.25 - it turns out 1.25 × 60 \u003d 75, therefore, we need to buy a transformer for 75 W.

How to highlight LEDs countertop, dining area

For the working area, a device with an average degree of moisture protection is suitable - it has a special protective layer that protects against vapors and pollution, water and other liquids. This means that if you need a wet cleaning, you can wipe the cabinets together with the lamps.

Installation of ribbon to the table implies the fastening of a special profile of aluminum. It is necessary to conceal the wires and imparting aesthetics. You can also make backlight and self-adhesive tapes. By the way, by installing additional devices, you can create a backlight that will change the brightness and / or color.

Tip! For the desktop optimally fit warm white color LED tapes because it will not change the natural colors of food.

An additional lighting can be made from the LED tapes in the working area. It also needs designs with high moisture protection. Tapes here are installed two-way scotch. You can use a few tapes, which will create an expressive decorative effect.

What we need for installation

Independent installation of LED backlight will require the use of the following tools and components:

• Actually Kit: Ribbon coil (12W), electric cable with a cross section of 0.74 mm square.;
• Transformer - 12W power supply and dimmer with control panel (if any);
• Solder with rosin;
• Soldering iron;
• Scissors;
• Double sided tape;
• Insulating tape (or heat shrink tube with a construction hairdryer);
• PVC corner and or aluminum profile for fastening LED - if necessary;
• Drill - if necessary;
• Electrical installation brackets - if necessary.

We make installation

So, all the tools and materials are ready, you can proceed to the installation of diode illumination with your own hands.

Installation is made in such a sequence:

1. In the ribbon coil, most often 5 m long. Most likely, you need less, so you cut off too much. The desired length is measured by a tape measure and is cut into a strictly defined place, after which the extreme contacts should be carefully screamed from a silicone coating by about 1.5 cm.

1. 2 cables are soldered to the contacts (preferably) or connect them using connectors (not recommended).

1. Then isolation (ribbon or tube). To isolate the wires with a shrink tube, you need to cut off a small piece of 2 cm long, put in place of spikes of the wires and secure the construction hairdryer. What to choose - tape or tube - to solve you, but it is better for a handset, as it is more reliable and looks better.

1. On the corner or profile attach the tape from the outside, and from the opposite part, they fasten the tape after removing the protective film.

1. Near the backlight, a transformer is mounted. This place needs to be thought out in advance. From a low voltage side, the cleaned wires of the cut ribbon are soldered. From the opposite side the plug with electric cable. The LED tape is fixed on a predetermined and degreased surface.

Tip! To glue the ribbon exactly better not to press it right away, but first just gently glue the entire tape, and then push if necessary.

1. Wire connection is provided by parallel diagram and display the power supply unit.

1. The installation of a plastic box for wires is determined, where the wire is fastened with electrical storage brackets.
2. And then the dimmer is connected, that is, the switch and the final installation of the power supply. Dimmer and amplifiers will be required if you plan to change the brightness of the backlight during operation. These devices are mounted in conjunction with the power supply.

Well, that's all, the installation of the LED tape in the kitchen is ready.

High-quality lighting allows you to create an effective design of any room. For the kitchen it is extremely important to highlight the items correctly, make the appropriate accents. Proper lighting of the working area can be performed when setting the lighting devices under the cabinets.

The thoughtful distribution of the light flux allows you to make food cooking for the owners of the house comfortable. Earlier backlight under the cabinets in the kitchen considered expensive pleasure. Now to create a project and perform the installation of the equipment will be able each independently. For this suitable the most different types Lighting devices.

The role of illumination

It is easy enough. To do this, you need to make a plan and choose the optimal version of the instruments. Illumination plays an important role in the proper design of the interior of the room. In addition to the allocation of some decor elements, it has a positive effect on the sight of a person.

If when the cook in the kitchen is not light enough, the eyes are strained. A person has to be concentrated on the subjects, which causes overwork of the eyes. Fatigue can cause irritability, bad mood. High-quality illumination gives comfort to the cooking process, keeping eye health.

In addition to the positive impact on sight, the lighting devices are able to create various decorative effects. Today, appliances are available on sale that create a lot of shades of the luminous flux. It allows you to decorate the room, make your stay in the kitchen of people enjoyable.

Instrument options

Backlight for kitchen under the cabinets (photo Presented below) can be created using various devices. First of all, the LED tape refers here.

This device allows you to create a high-quality colorful glow. The work of such a tape does not require high energy resources. Therefore, the LED tape is recognized as one of better options To create a backlight under the cabinets in the kitchen.

Some owners mount luminescent lamps elongated tubular shape. They have recently outdated and are extremely rare. Inside such devices is gas. If you accidentally break such a lamp, the contents will negatively affect health. Therefore, today similar beams are practically not used.

Another interesting option is the use of point lamps. They look pretty respectable. However, the lack of such a system is the insufficient durability of such lamps. As a rule, they do not have a sufficient class of isolation. Therefore, such illuminators come out quickly.

Advantages of LEDs

(Photo is presented below) has a number of advantages.

First of all, it is necessary to note a wide variety of such devices. There are ribbons with bright and more dull luminescence. Their shade can be white cold or warm. Multicolored LED tapes are found. The choice depends on the style of the interior. For each type of design, you can choose the optimal option.

LED fixtures consume a minimum amount of electricity. At the same time, their life can reach several decades. They immediately light up when turned on. I will not need to wait until the lamp will warm up.

The cost of LED devices is relatively large. However, one-time costs are completely paid off during operation. To mount such a system every master, even without sufficient experience in conducting such work.

Location of backlight

Certain zoning requires when kitchen. Illuminated under hinged cabinets Allows to highlight the working area. In this case, there are several options where you can arrange the LED tape. Most often, the device is mounted under the cabinets, where they come into contact with the wall. This allows you to create a fairly bright area in the cooking room.

The backlight is also made inside hinged lockers, in which there is glass. It looks very impressive. Additionally, you can make lighting over upper cabinets. This visually will increase the room.

You can also install the LED tape under the tabletop. It will highlight the contents of lower cabinet boxes. All lighting devices must be hidden from eyes. Only their light stream should be noticeable.

Types of LED illuminators

Several varieties of devices accept illumination into the kitchen under the cabinets. LED lamp May be point or linear. There are lamps similar to luminescent tubular devices. However, their difference is in principle to create a light flux. Inside such devices are LEDs. With the help of special modules, you can make a design of the desired length. It is very convenient when creating the backlight of the working area.

Point luminaires can be included with the sensor. This is an extremely convenient feature, especially if the hands are busy. They can be overhead and mortise. The choice depends on the type of furniture and interior requirements.

In most cases, today the owners are chosen to create a LED ribbon highlighting. This is due to the simplicity of its connection and the ability to choose any shade of the glow.

What is needed for installation?

Requires proper training. It is necessary to purchase the required elements of the system. It will also be necessary to prepare the necessary inventory.

First, the length of the site is measured to which the LED backlight will be installed. Next, you must purchase an appropriate lighting device. Most often, such a device is mounted in a special profile of aluminum. It helps to increase the brightness of the light flux.

The presented variation of the devices needs to be connected to the network through the power supply. This is a mandatory requirement. For this, almost in all cases is suitable for the power supply of 12 V. There are tapes that work from 24 V, but they are used to create basic lighting.

You also need to purchase a switch, wire and heat shrinking tube. Cable can be taken straight, but better copper. The shrink tube will allow isolate contacts.

Select LED Ribbon

The main requirement for the choice of LED tape lies in the class of its isolation. It should be resistant to getting water, dust and nagar. The minimum permissible protection class - IP44. This tape is able to withstand entering individual water drops. In order for the product to resist the right jet hit, the protection class must be IP65.

It is better to give preference to ribbons with a natural tint of lighting, which is as close as possible to the daily sunshine. It is best for such purposes to suit three-crystal varieties of devices with dimensions of 50x50 diodes. The concentration of them on 1 m tape is equal to 30 pcs. For more bright lighting, this indicator can reach 60 pcs. 1 meter. Additional illumination should not be too bright.

Selection of power supply

The choice of a suitable power supply requires LED illumination into the kitchen under the cabinets. Lamp It will work stably if this element of the circuit will have a power supply of about 20%. To calculate the power of the LED tape, you need to know the number of elements on the ribbon, their size. For example, a meter of tape with 30 LEDs 50x50 in size consumes 7.2 watts. If you want to connect 4 m of such a product, the cumulative power is 28.8 W. If you need to add power reset, the power supply must be designed for 36 W.

This design element must be compact so that it can be easily hidden. If the RGB type ribbon is used or the owners want to simply adjust the luminescence brightness, it is necessary to include a dimmer in the chain. It will allow you to ask any glow program.

Preparation for mounting

Backlight in the kitchen under the cabinets, with their own hands mounted, will require some skills from the master. He must know the foundations of connecting electrical appliances, as well as have an appropriate tool.

The master should be able to handle the soldering iron. It is also necessary to prepare solder with rosin. When working, a drill may be required. In addition to a special tool, we need scissors or a sharp knife, tape and bilateral tape.

In the coil of the LED tape most often provided for 5 m lengths. Most likely, the master will need her less. Duening the roulette the desired length, you need to cut off the surplus, but in a strictly designated place. Contacts should be separated from silicone insulation by approximately 1.5 cm.

Mounting process

After preparatory work It can be mounted in the appropriate place. Tape contacts need 2 wires. Connectors are not recommended in this case.

Connection location You need to insulate a shrink tube. Approximately 2 cm cut off from it and impose on the soldered wires. With the help of a construction dryer, the system is heated, giving it hermetically to lie on contacts.

In an aluminum profile, bilateral scotch is fixed. On it is mounted tape. Next to the backlight you need to mount the transformer (this is thought out at the planning stage). Purified wires from the tape are soldered to it. On the other hand, you need to mount the plug and cable.

Installation features

Most often performed in the profile. The tape is closed with a special box so that the light does not beat into the eyes. There is another option - you can cut the lighting device directly to the cabinet cavity. However, this is quite problematic to do at home. Equipment will be required. Therefore, most often the system is fixed to the bottom of the locker, without deepening into it.

If you wish, you can install in the dimmer scheme. It is mounted in conjunction with the power supply. This device will allow you to control the ribbon glow modes.

Having considered how to make the backlight under the cabinets in the kitchen, each owner will be able to do all actions on their own. Following the recommendations of specialists, work will be able to fulfill quickly and efficiently.