What Are Cabinet Lights?

Cabinet lights are compact, focused lighting fixtures designed to illuminate enclosed or shadowed areas like kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, study units, and display shelves. Unlike traditional ceiling lights, cabinet lights are installed within or under cabinets to offer targeted brightness exactly where you need it.

Orient’s collection includes COB downlighters and spot lights that deliver precision lighting for both residential and commercial interiors.

Why Do You Need Cabinet Lighting?

Cabinet lights solve a very specific but common lighting gap: poor visibility in enclosed or narrow spaces. Whether you're preparing food, selecting clothes, or showcasing a product, proper lighting enhances both functionality and aesthetics.

You need cabinet lights when:

• Regular overhead lighting doesn’t reach cabinet interiors or corners

• You want to highlight display units or collectibles

• You need eye-level task lighting without shadows

• You want a cleaner look than bulky under-cabinet lamps

What Problem Does It Solve?

• Reduces eye strain in low-light zones

• Helps you locate items quickly in shelves or drawers

• Adds highlighting effects in modern interiors or retail

• Improves task lighting in kitchens, closets, or workstations

• Enhances space aesthetics with minimal visibility

Cabinet lighting complements other ambient sources like track lights, wall lights, and desk lamps, helping create a layered lighting design.

How to Select the Right Cabinet Light?

Here’s how to choose the best fit for your cabinet lighting needs:

Why Orient Cabinet Lights Are a Smart Choice

Orient’s cabinet lighting range delivers performance, precision, and sleek design. Here's why:

• Prism Spot & Prism COB Spot Light: Slim build and narrow beam for shelf illumination

• Vivid LED Spot Lights (1W–3W): Ideal for highlighting décor, niches, and inner wardrobes

• Deco Cabinet Light: Sleek aluminium design, available in 5W and 10W, perfect for modular setups

• Swivel-enabled options: Adjust angles for exact lighting needs

• Durability meets elegance: Aluminium die-cast & polycarbonate housing

• Works great with other Orient track lights, desk lamps, and smart lighting systems

FAQs – Cabinet Lights

1. Where can cabinet lights be installed?

In kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, under-shelves, showcases, and even above workbenches or vanities.

2. Are these lights dimmable?

Some cabinet lights support dimming when paired with compatible drivers or smart switches.

3. Do I need an electrician to install these?

Surface-mounted models like Deco Cabinet Light are plug-and-play. Recessed COB downlighters may require minor electrical fitting.

4. What’s the ideal wattage for cabinet lights?

For ambient or night-time glow: 1W–2W. For task lighting or high visibility: 5W–10W.

5. Can I match these with other types of lighting?

Yes! Use alongside ceiling lights for ambient lighting, wall lights for vertical illumination, and track lights for accent highlights.