The light strip disappears beneath the cabinet. Its reflection does not. A neat row of bright dots now lives permanently across the polished counter.
Judge the effect from more than one height
Kichler's channel guide explains how channel depth and lenses change diffusion. Test the actual combination at working height and from a dining chair. A showroom display with a different counter finish can give a misleading impression.
Plan controls and service access together
Compare task brightness with a lower evening setting, using compatible drivers and dimmers. Keep drivers and connections accessible as required. Coordinate wiring before the cabinet installation and backsplash. The best light is useful while chopping vegetables and comfortable when the rest of the room is dark.
Before the next step
- Test with the actual counter sample.
- View it standing and seated, at full and dimmed output.
- Confirm accessible drivers and compatible controls.
Lighting is an effect you live with, not merely a fixture you conceal. Spend ten minutes on a realistic mock-up before making the reflection permanent.