Plinth lights is a term that most people haven't heard of, but which more and more people are beginning to really recognize in the world of home design and remodeling. These lights are, when you really get down to basic terms, footlights that go along the base underneath your cabinets. They provide light, a little bit of added ambiance, and if you're handy with wiring and tools they aren't terribly difficult to install either. However, these kitchen footlights are still something of a novelty, which means that most people are going to want to know more about them before they decide on a yay or nay to installation.
On the one hand, you can pick up plinth light kits at a number of home improvement retailers today. These simple kits come in a wide variety of shapes and styles, along with simple instructions for installation. All you need is access to the proper electrical wiring equipment, schematics for your home and the capability to install the lights by drilling holes in the base board of your cabinets to settle the light socket into place. While this might sound difficult, the kits come with necessary instructions that most do it yourselfers would be able to read and follow through with.
Your footlights, whether you want them set up evenly like a stage or you prefer to have them in a more random distribution, can add a lot to your home. At the top layer there's the extra aesthetic of bottom up lighting, which can be a subtle addition to normal days, or it can act as a night light so that you don't stub your toe while wandering around for your midnight snack. The lights are also quite variable, giving you the ability to use bulbs in a wide range of styles and shapes, as well as colors and brightnesses, giving you full control over the customization of your new kitchen addition and unique lighting method.
You also need to use care when dealing with your new plinths. For instance when you clean your kitchen floors you need to watch the bulbs to be sure that there's no damage to them, either from the vacuum cleaner or from a mop. Make sure that all moisture is allowed to dry before you begin turning on the lights, and watch to be sure that you don't slip and kick them. The smart move if you really want to install plinths in your home is to make sure that you use plastic rather than glass bulbs. It may seem obvious to some home improvement enthusiasts, but you need to combine good planning and safety along with all the design and decor improvement you're making.
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