Technology is a great thing but what about the inevitable "cord spaghetti"? There is a very cool solution for that. Check out this little video by Adorne. They've got you covered for all types of under cabinet magic including lights, outlets, music and more. High function with a lovely aesthetic. 
THE GREEN LIGHT ALTERNATIVE
I want to welcome guest blogger Marcia Exelrud, expert on lighting (see previous post). In this post she enlightens us on one very good option for energy efficient lighting in the kitchen.
“Everyone talks about energy savings nowadays. If there is one area of the home that makes those electric meters whirl it's the kitchen. Today our kitchens are not only for cooking but for entertaining. People like to gather in the kitchen, talk and drink while the host is preparing the meal. Why not put together two very important things: energy savings and creative architectural lighting. LED lighting is the new source that allows you to save energy and create different effects and colors without producing more heat in the room.
LED stands for "light-emitting diode." An LED is a semiconductor diode that emits a single wavelength of light when charged with an electric current. LEDs have many practical applications and are already used in many products we use everyday. LED lights are energy-efficient and produce almost no heat in comparison to incandescent and fluorescent lights. They usually have a lifetime of 50,000 hours and are available in a variety of styles and wattages. LEDs allow you to install lighting in any area allowing you to be creative with your lighting design as shown in this kitchen from kutecat.com."