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How to choose your kitchen lighting

Every kitchen is different in terms of shape, size and functionality. That's why lighting your kitchen can seem complex, and will depend on your day-to-day needs. Our guide will help you choose your lighting with peace of mind!

Follow the steps to create your integrated lighting

Step 1 : Choose your kitchen lighting

Step 2 : Choose the right adapter for your lighting

Step 3 : Choose how to control your lighting

Step 1: Choose your kitchen lighting

Add the finishing touch to your kitchen with integrated lighting. Spotlights and kitchen strips can easily be adapted to suit your needs and the layout of your kitchen.

Spot: 

  • Inside or above your high or wall cabinets
  • Illuminates the contents of your furniture while creating a warm atmosphere.

Rod:

  • Underneath your wall cabinets to illuminate your worktop while you cook.
  • In your drawers to help you find your utensils easily.

Our products

Brighten up your kitchen with our integrated kitchen light fittings that will bring everyday practicality, conviviality and elegance to your kitchen.

Step 2: Choose the right adapter for your lighting

How powerful?

First, calculate the total number of watts required for your lighting solution by adding them together.

You'll find this information in the technical information on each product information page.

Make a note of the total number of watts. You'll need it to choose the right driver.

Which driver should I choose?

Once you've calculated the total number of watts, choose the driver based on the total power required.

Our TRÅDFRI driver lets you control your lights in groups, switching them on and off and dimming them with a remote control or the Home Smart app.

Our ANSLUTA transformer lets you switch your lights on and off with a single switch.

Finish off with the cables

There are several choices for powering your driver.

The FÖRNIMMA cable, available in 2m and 3.5m lengths, is used to power the TRÅDFRI driver.

The VÅGDAL cable, 3.5m long, allows you to connect one or more MITTLED LED light strips to a single TRÅDFRI driver.

Step 3: Choose how to control your lighting

There are three ways to control your lighting: remote control with a remote control, the IKEA Home Smart app or non-variable control with a conventional switch.

Remote control

Connect the RODRET remote control to the wireless driver and you can dim your lights and turn them on and off. 

IKEA Home Smart

The DIRIGERA gateway lets you connect your integrated kitchen lighting and control it in one click with the dedicated IKEA Home Smart app. 

Non-variable

As described above, the ANSLUTA transformer lets you switch all connected light sources on and off with a single switch.