Despite writing about all the latest kitchen trends and design features, my own kitchen is, unfortunately, a bit on the sad side. Don't get me wrong, it's fine and functional, it's just not as fabulous as I'd like.
As a result, I'm always on the lookout for simple buys to transform my kitchen for the better, and my latest find is a set of under-cabinet strip lights that have worked wonders to improve the space.
Wireless, rechargeable, motion-activated and highly affordable – they are impressive on so many levels.
RRP: £13.99 for a pack of 2 | I bought these white 39 LED under-cupboard kitchen lights to enhance the ambience and functionality. The USB rechargeable lights (1500mAh) are on a 24cm magnetic strip that attaches with ease.
My editor recommendation: under cabinet kitchen lights
Layered lighting is a crucial component for all well-designed kitchens. Not only does a balance of lighting make it easier to cook, dine and entertain, but it also helps to make a kitchen look cosy, which I'm a big advocate of.
My kitchen doesn't have spotlights; it only has one main overhead light, which is fine for practical food prep, but the level of light feels a tad overwhelming when you're just popping in and out. The only other sources of light are a table lamp and a built-in light on the cooker hood. These under-cabinet strip lights are the perfect solution for gently elevating the lighting scheme.
There are different modes to suit all: on, off and motion, in two light colour temperatures: "Night" (warm) or "Day" (cold). You can adjust the brightness from 25% to 100% with the buttons. I've chosen warm and although they don't match the cooker hood, they are close enough to exude a similar level of warmth.
I've also selected the sensing mode, where the lights automatically turn on when a person passes through the sensing area, and automatically turn off after 25 seconds if no motion is detected.
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RRP: £14.99 set of 6 | Get the look of overhead spotlights with these wireless LED puck lights. Not only are they dimmable and battery powered, but they also come with a handy remote control.
RRP: £15.99 | This singular dimmable, rechargeable light is ideal for adding task lighting – above the cooker or over the sink? The powerful 6000k lamp measures 30cm in length, providing plenty of additional light.
RRP: £54.99 for 6 | You might want to add extra light in the form of mood-boosting colours? These wireless, 58-Led Rgb motion sensor lights are just the thing. The rechargeable lights offer a choice of 15 different colour modes.
The beauty of these strip lights is that they don't require any mains power, saving huge expense and inconvenience when looking to illuminate your kitchen. The motion sensor lights only switch on when needed, which is a great way to save energy in the home.
Another winning quality is the ease of installation. You simply pull the sticky backing off the magnetic strip and attach it to the underside of your kitchen cabinet, then the lightweight LED light connects to it.
A USB lead is provided to recharge the lights once they run out of battery. Although they don't require much charge as they last for up to 8 hours in 'on' mode, or 45 days in automatic 'motion' mode.
I don't tend to shop on Amazon unless it's for essentials, but there have been a few game-changing products in recent years that I've felt compelled to share. The first is the Amazon carpet lint remover tool, which is better at removing dog hairs from my carpets than my powerful Dyson vacuum.
The more recent buy was a set of bed sheet organisers to store linens in style, because my bedding collection was becoming chaotic.
I fully support affordable, simple solutions that can improve your home without any fuss. I'll be keeping my eye out during this Amazon Prime Day to see if I can find any further fabulous finds to share.
