Best aluminum channels according to redditors

Maybe something like this

Yep, AFCI for everything but the 30amp appliance circuits.

Here are the led's and channel:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FT9SXK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5U2CN4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not OP, but these are the ones I have in my living room.

If you don't mind going the DIY route, you could probably come in under $100 for parts for the strips:

• LED Strips - https://www.amazon.com/SUPERNIGHT-16-4ft-300leds-Waterproof-Flexible/dp/B00KYKEUXO/
  
• Power Supply - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073QTNF9F/
  
• Wifi controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DY56N8U/
  
• Extension cable - https://www.amazon.com/LEDENET-Extension-Cable-Color-ribbon/dp/B00J4HI746/
  
• Snap-on Connectors - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CNYZ0NW/
  
• Channel for mounting - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LL2SLME/
  
  Instead of the flat channel, you might be better off with angled channel for mounting the strips above the cabinets, since they'll throw more light on the wall, which is what you'll actually see - https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-1901-V/dp/B00PJSSD7K/
  
  There's a ZWave RGBW controller but it's more expensive than the wifi one and can take some more configuration: https://www.amazon.com/Fibaro-Micro-Controller-Z-wave-Strips/dp/B00P1N68FW/
  
  If you get the snap-on connectors, I recommend putting a small amount of solder on all of the pads where you'll be connecting them on the strips, so that they make a good connection.
  
  As for the puck lights, you could probably get something like this and wire the distributor to the wifi/ZWave controller, instead of plugging it into the controller it comes with: https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Christmas-Furniture-Ambiance-Lighting/dp/B01N2I47VH/ref=sr_1_2

I used these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCS0WE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They come with a small clip/bracket that you screw into the wall, then the rail snaps into it. Is a great look, they are easy to cut into whatever size you might need with a typical handsaw. And they diffuse the light really well so that you don't see points as much. Totally worth it, and way better than the factory tape.


I think the factory tape is only good to get a general sense of your look, what you think it should look like, and allow you to reposition. Then use these rails, and you will be very happy.

You can buy aluminum conduit with a diffuser included as well. Here's one. I like OP's idea, I might buy some myself.

These channels fit 2nd gen lightstrip almost perfectly!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCS0WE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm just gonna have to start recommend this to everyone with LEDs lining their ceiling. LED TRACK WITH DIFFUSER
It improves the look by 4000% at least, and is much easier on the eyes than bare diodes.

i wonder why they used such a deep channel?

was it 8mm wide for regular LED strips? that'd be a PITA to mount the strips into such a deep channel.

i've got some 5/8" deep channels i'll be (attempting) to do the same thing with, for closet and vanity lighting.

none of the fancy cris-crossing, just 36" straight pieces.

https://www.amazon.com/Litever-Aluminum-Channels-Recessed-Screws-LL-007-B/dp/B01IY1L0V4/

I put in Hue lightstrips under my kitchen cabinets. I highly recommend installing them in diffusers. They help soften the light, but more importantly they make for a very clean looking install. I used these ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dYoQDbQ7HADKX

The connectors made by this company are also very useful for splitting and joining strips together: https://litcessory.com (also available on Amazon)

Similar but slightly different, I went with these. Two of those fit a single light strip just about perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Y15XDb0DV7TXP

Eat to cut, looks great, would buy again.

I have used the RGB led strips that you linked to. I currently have them under my cabinets. They have been there for over a year now and working just fine. I will make one suggestion if you are going this route. The double sided tape that is on these led strips do not hold up well. I would recommend using these housings just to make it look more professional and not worry about the double sided tape giving out.
Led Strip channel

LEDdrop Aluminum Channel System with White Diffuser Covers, End Caps, and Variety Pack of Mounting Clips, for LED Flex/Hard Strip Light Installations, Pack of 5x 1m Segments, U-Shaped, U-12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013U9SXOW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Vz-GybB8V696Q

Parts list (Part 2) from the imgur post:

>- 1x Coleman 6' 3-Prong Power Cable: $6 . 97 shipped with Prime (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OOMN88/)
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>This cable is advertised as a replacement cable for power tools but it's been working fine to power the Mean Well power supply. 14AWG stranded wire rated to 1875W.
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>- 1x 6-Pack 1m Litever Deep Square Trimless Aluminum Channels (LL-007-A): $49 . 99 shipped on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Litever-Aluminum-Channels-Trimless-Mounting/dp/B01IY1L2B2)
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>Solid channels overall, the white diffuser does a pretty good job of diffusing the hotspots from the individual LEDs. If I wanted a more perfect line of light, I would've gone with something a deeper than these but they are 15 . 5mm tall and the lip on my cabinets is .75" (19 . 05mm) so anything much larger and it would've stuck out which I wasn't looking to do.
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>- 1x 50' roll of Southwire 18/7 thermostat wire: $26 . 12+tax at Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Southwire-50-ft-18-7-Brown-Solid-CU-CL2-Thermostat-Wire-64170422/205717551)
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>I don't really recommend going this route, it caused more of a headache than it was worth. Basically, I'd received all of the other parts and then realized the only wire I had lying around was 24awg so I went out to see what I could get locally. Solid core wire has its pros and cons but I learned pretty quickly that soldering it directly to the LED strips wasn't going to be a viable option because the solid core wire was so rigid that when I bent it, it'd rip the LED strip more often than not. I'd advise sticking with 18awg if you're planning on doing an amplified run like this but stranded wire will make your life a lot easier. That said, it worked and I'm not planning on changing it.
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>- 1x Gardner Bender 22-10 AWG 6-Circuit Terminal Block: $6 . 28+tax at Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-22-10-AWG-6-Circuit-Terminal-Block-1-Pack-GTB-406/202522482)
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>Literally everything else in this setup is soldered, I'm not a fan of using connectors when I don't have to but for modularity's sake, I used a terminal block for the 3 sections of under cabinet strips. It was cheap, quick and I bought it when I got the thermostat wire.
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>- 3x Gardner Bender 1/2" Plastic Kwik Clip, White (4-Pack): $3 . 28+tax for each 4-Pack at Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-2-in-Plastic-Kwik-Clip-White-4-Pack-GKK-1550/100090966)
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>Used for cable management, they work fine. Probably could've gone with something a bit more professional but I wasn't trying to make this project any more expensive than it already was.
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>- 1x Scotch 1" x 1 . 66 yards Extremely Strong Mounting Tape: $7 . 98+tax at Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Scotch-1-in-x-1-66-yds-Permanent-Double-Sided-Extreme-Mounting-Tape-414DC-SF/203405976)
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>I probably used 2/3 of the roll. None of the aluminum channels where particularly heavy so I just placed a 2" piece every 6 inches or so. Holding up great so far. I could've used the mounting gear that came with the channels for the cabinets but I didn't want to make any permanent holes and I knew that I'd need something like this for under the granite countertop on the island anyway.
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>Total cost for everything listed above was roughly $495 including tax and shipping.
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>Stuff I had lying around:
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>- Assorted sizes of heat shrink tubing
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>- Assorted sizes of ring terminals
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>- Solder
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>- Hot glue
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>- Electrical tape
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>- Zip ties
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>- Rubbing alcohol (to prep surfaces for the adhesives)
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>- Hue Dimmer Switch

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I used these as they defuse the led and screw into place

I use these aluminum rails for my LED strips https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJSUZSK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Easy to mount, diffuse the light nicely.

DIY technique would be use parchment paper but for a cleaner approach you could use something like this

Try looking for something similar but shorter for your use case.

Are the LED strips laid out relatively straight? Because if so the easiest solution is to just encase them in something. They sell Aluminum Channel for LEDs, like this: https://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-1902-U/dp/B00PJSUZSK/ref=pd_bxgy_60_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00PJSUZSK&pd_rd_r=REHQ9GGMNA7XK7GZ8S12&pd_rd_w=gycAr&pd_rd_wg=Q27T8&psc=1&refRID=REHQ9GGMNA7XK7GZ8S12

That example might not be durable enough for your application, but something along those lines would definitely be better than just an exposed strip. I have used it before and the plastic is fairly durable and flexible so hopefully it wouldn't crack from impact.

I didn't want my strips just glued on so I used these strips:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCS0WE8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

While it is a bunch of extra work cutting and attaching these, once done the install is not ever going to fall apart.

Added bonus: the diffuser actually makes the light better in my opinion as it decreases the visibility of each light's reflection on the counter.

someone posted a link to these a few days ago, i bookmarked it but dont remember what redditor posted originally... you might be able to use these on the ceiling and put the strips in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCS0WE8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These(or similar) with this over it! Make it flush with the ceiling on one side or all sides of the room. You could also get a flat version of that to put along floorboards in hallways, and all you'd need to keep it up is some small screws. That's all I can do to help!

Either that of you could just find some paper lantern covers for your lights and put them on each bulb.

I used https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HRHDV1T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for strips, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FRFQVZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for light diffusion, and the board is just a piece of large plywood I cut a little larger than the star pattern and painted black with two layers of spray paint. I applied polyurethane sealer on top to give it a clean finish. It has a wire on the back so I can move it around the house.

Sorry, I meant the following products (examples):
https://www.elementalled.com/products/diode-led/aluminum-led-strip-light-channels.html
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NCS0WE8
Basically you enclose the bare ledstrip in an aluminum profile with a (semi) transparant cover of choice so the strip itself is protected and glued one time only. You only have to mount the profile itself so therefore it's easier to move the profile than to undo the glueing.

Correct...typo, ws2812b.

LEDs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGSZLGX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

NodeMCU:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010N1SPRK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Diffuser:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M09PBYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2A power adapter (x2):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777HWN87/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have retrofitted two kitchens with LED under cabinet lighting, both before tiling the backsplash, each at a cost under $100 USD. The first has been going strong for almost 10 years.

First, IMO under cabinet lighting is task lighting. It doesn't need to be dimmable and doesn't need to be RGB, just go with a warm or cool temperature depending on your preference.

This is what I suggest - I assume you are in the U.S...

1. Run 18AWG Low Voltage LED Cable 2 Conductor Jacketed in-Wall Wire from the back of a selected base cabinet through the wall(s) to each contiguous span of upper cabinets. These wires can terminate in a small box in, or under, the cabinet. The wiring also can be daisy-chained if needed. For example, a wire can be used to connect cabinet spans that are separated by a small distance, say by a range hood.
   
2. Wire a switched 110v outlet into the same base cabinet. This only needs to be operated by a single switch,, probably over the counter, or near an entrance to the kitchen area.
   
3. Use LED 5050 Flexible Strip Lights, Warm White 3000K 16.4ft 300 LEDs (or whatever color temp you prefer) inside Litever 6-Pack 3.3ft/1 Meter 9x18mm U Shape Aluminum Channels with Diffuser cut at custom lengths to match the widths of cabinet spans. These should be mounted at the front of the cabinet and a small wiring channel used to hide the wiring under the cabinet were it runs from front to back.
   
4. Drive the LED strips by a LEDwholesalers 12-Volt DC Waterpoof LED Power Suppply Driver Transformer with 3-Prong Plug, 60W, 3204-12V (or something similar) mounted in the base cabinet with the low-voltage wiring and switched outlet.
   
   I used these items. This setup is simple and inexpensive, any one component can be replaced easily if it fails, and it can be controlled by a smart switch of your choice.
   
   If you want mood lighting, then you can wire 110v outlets above the cabinets and use one, or two of Philips - Hue Play White & Color Ambiance Smart LED Bar Light to shine on the ceiling, or use Philips Hue bulbs in your recessed light cans.

Not OP but mine were too bright, and reflected off the granite countertop which wasnt great. I got some of these to mount them which helped though they arent cheap. I'd recommend warm white instead of cool as well.

I tried several different brands. If your countertop is glossy you will see the lights with or without a diffuser. These fit perfectly:

Litever 6-Pack 3.3ft/1 Meter 9x18mm U Shape Aluminum Channels With Diffuser, End Caps and Mounting Clips LED Strip Channels for Max 16mm Wide LED Lightstrip Light Mounting--LL-007-M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6IlKAbJYC67EG

This was a long time coming, as I was making do with a shitty L shaped desk in my shed and some poorly supported shelves for years. I didn't have enough room to spread out complex projects and my tool storage was non-existent. Further I was constantly hitting my legs on the desk and it was too low; thus hard on my back.

As I had a 10' long back area, I wanted a wall supported work bench with shelves of test equipment and storage above it. The rubber maid twin rack was ideal as it would go into the wall studs and was avialbe in up to 24" deep support arms.

I stacked a countertop on this and it was perfect for working on. Heat resistant and cheap enough to replace if it gets damaged. The best part is no supports under it to hit my knees on. I did add some small reinforcing 1" wide strips under it to distribute the load.

Protip: when installing the shelves and countertop, leave a 1.5" space from the wall to the shelf as this will allow cords/coax to go behind it and space to tilt the whole thing up if need be and remove/reposition it.

Also the Grip Rite screws are fucking awesome. I used a electric torque driver to put them in and the star drive prevents torque out like with the phillips screws. I'll never use the old phillips wood screws again.

During all this I got a cheap tool box from harbor freight and solved my tool organization problems once and for all. I installed some channel with double sided tape under the shelves and put RGB LED strip lights under them.

I'm very happy with the almost 10' of work space now, it's such a step up from my 50" wide desk.

There's also channels with diffusers for mounting LED tape strips. I just bought these to mount strips in my teardrop trailer galley.

One of the accessories for these channels is a longer clip that lets you join two sections. I think I also saw a corner clip.

best... no clue, havent tried them all

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what I used

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075YS3THJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076HCXHT2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Muzata-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Diffuser/dp/B01M09PBYX/

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Im pleased, the wifi control works with alexa to go on as scheduled, retains its setting if you flip the power by a switch. The lights are bright enough, the track diffuses the light, I mounted it at a 45degree angle under the cabinets, though I probably could have bought a track made for that.

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However, my one gripe is that the LEDs have a noticable flicker to them sometimes... not sure if its the PSU, controller, or LEDs. They dont all do it though, so thats strange.

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Hue just looked ridiculously expensive for the same thing... there were even complaints about its quality, which for $100+ should not be a concern.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRFQVZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZxODDbZQFCMN8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FRFQVZ

I have 50 meters of this under the soffit on my house. It’s not a good choice for that much because wiring entry points don’t exist, but would be a lot better for indoors. It’s pretty small. Just barely fits the width of 10-12mm LED tape. Check the list of sponsored related products for other designs, including a really nice looking corner piece under the muzata brand.

I used these, there are lots of size and positioning options if you search amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/Litever-Aluminum-Channels-Lightstrip-Mounting-LL-007-M/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1543432240&sr=8-10&keywords=hue+light+strip+diffuser

Have you thought about diffusing those LED strips using something like this? IMO exposed LEDs like that look a bit tacky, but hey, different strokes and all.

Ok sooo... I just googled around for "frosted acrylic" as you suggested, and I did learn some things. On price, for the 4 sq ft of FA I'd need for my project, I'm looking at ~$20 for the sheet. Most offered are X by 2X dimensions, eg 24" x 48", so I'm pricing off roughly half of that.

And that's for one big piece that I'll need to cut and mount up somehow. Which I'd be willing to do if it was super cheap. However....while googling stuff this morning on your search term suggestions, I discovered THIS product on Amazon. This is absolutely perfecto for what I'm wanting to do, which is to mount the LED strips at the top corner of my 11.5' x 11.5' apartment living room area, encircling the room. These rails are V-shaped, with an inside mounting surface that will orient the LEDs at a 45-deg angle to both ceiling and walls. This is even better than the typical rails I've been seeing which all mount flat to the surface and face the LEDs straight out. Which would be ok, but the 45-deg downward angle of this new thing is perfect for lighting up the room from the top corner.

Price: Seller is selling these 1-meter/3.3' rails in 6-packs for $18.59. That's just right to do 2 walls' worth of rails since each wall is 11.5'. 3 m is just shy of 10', so splitting the difference on either end will leave like 10" of bare wall on both sides which is fine. Two 6-packs of rails then will be 18.59 x 2 = $37.18. This is slightly less than 2x the cost of the raw sheet of frosted acrylic, but for the already-fabricated rails, plus the nifty V-shaped design and ideal 45-deg angle, springing the extra $17 immediately becomes a no-brainer.

TLDR: Thanks u/lasserith! You definitely helped me get to the best answer for my little DIY project here, even though it wasn't the answer I had originally been looking for. Life's like that sometimes isn't it :)

There are holders (LED Channel) meant for holding LED strips. You can get flat or angled holders.

https://www.amazon.com/hunhun-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Installation/dp/B071FRFQVZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?

I had undercabinet florescent with power coming directly into them, and I replaced them with a combination of led strip lighting, diffusers and individual power supplies. Then I changed the switch to a GE z-wave. Here's a list of the products I used:

Power Supply: ($14 x 3)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017R17YQC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LED Lights: ($8) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HSF64JG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Diffusers: ($26)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJSUZSK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Zwave Switch (now they are $38, but I got some on clearance for $21)

https://www.amazon.com/GE-Wireless-Lighting-Required-14291/dp/B01M1AHC3R/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1519156674&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=ge+zwave&psc=1

All in all I replaced lighting under the three main cabinets and the total cost was under $100. I'm not sure it was the best way to do it, but it works! For my application dimming wasn't what I was looking for, but I think you could swap out some parts for the dimmable versions.

Litever 6-Pack 3.3ft/1 Meter 9x18mm U Shape Aluminum Channels With Diffuser, End Caps and Mounting Clips LED Strip Channels for Max 16mm Wide LED Lightstrip Light Mounting--LL-007-M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_taa_JwoJAbT72Z211

Really recommend getting these too: https://www.amazon.com/Muzata-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Diffuser/dp/B01M09PBYX

Helps mount to the bottom of the cabinet and the cover will diffuse the light a bit for a nicer look, especially if you have reflective countertops.

I don't know Home Depot prices but have you checked Amazon?
"aluminum c channel " in Industrial and Scientific

Here's one
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U6IAIA/ref=biss_dp_t_asn

You can buy led strip lights on a roll, typically 5 meters in length. Just add a 12V or 24V power supplies and you’re good to go. You can also get channels with diffusers if you don’t want the slight strips naked on the ceiling: https://www.amazon.com/hunhun-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Installation/dp/B07F923CXW/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Led+strip+channel&qid=1570649815&sr=8-6

I personally did this research recently and opted out of RGB and for high CRI strips that are very bright but very dimmable. Total cost was not as cheap as I had originally expected, but the end concept seems like it will come together well. Here's my equipment list (though in my case i've purchased multiple strips):

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|16.5 ft 95 CRI Warm LED Strip|$99.00|https://store.waveformlighting.com/products/ultra-high-95-cri-led-strip-lights-for-home-residential?variant=5776159014941 |
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|24V 10A Power Supply|$19.99|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078RYWZMH/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AA0YO4F2UD50F&psc=1 |
|20 pack 3.3 ft Alu Channel|$46.90|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072VZSQ3P/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AN8BOPYGQ9JVK&psc=1 |
|Shelly RGBW 2 Controller|$21.99|https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N49TXLQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AFXZFGKJMX9E4&psc=1 |

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This allows me to control four separate white strips with on/off and dimming capabilities but does not accommodate for a physical switch, though it easily could be incorporated into this setup.

https://www.amazon.com/Muzata-Aluminum-Mounting-Installations-Diffuser/dp/B01M09PBYX/

These would fix that and help diffuse the light better

hunhun 10-Pack 6.6ft/ 2Meter Plus-Size U Shape LED Aluminum Channel System with Milky Cover, End Caps and Mounting Clips, Aluminum Profile for LED Strip Light, Special for Philips Hue Strip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V499JHN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vMT1DbYV7922F

It's unavailable, https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B010QBL740/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And if you're in the states, good luck on Amazon, I couldn't find the exact same thing and the names are crazy, chanel, channeling, u shape, profile, track, like, jesus christ make your mind up people.

https://www.amazon.com/3-3FT-Aluminum-Channel-Track-installation/dp/B01MPWVE3E/ref=sr_1_91?ie=UTF8&qid=1519837459&sr=8-91&keywords=aluminum+led+channel

https://www.amazon.com/Litever-Aluminum-Channels-Trimless-Mounting/dp/B01IY1L2B2/ref=sr_1_174_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1519837521&sr=8-174-spons&keywords=aluminum+led+channel&psc=1

That's what I'd aim for, you want depth.

I just used diffuser strips on a custom shelf I made and it helps a little bit.

Litever 6-Pack 1M/3.3ft Wide Recess Embeded Aluminum LED Channels with Oyster Diffuser Covers End Caps Mounting Clips for Max 18mm Wide LED Strip Mouning -LL-007-WR-[6 Pack]

On Amazon I bought some of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0721744QQ

My lightstrips were Sylvania, not Hue (I now regret that decision) but these quarter-round diffusers have worked perfectly. I used rubbing alcohol on them before adhering the strips to them. I also mounted them to the front of the cabinets behind the lip so the lights face the counter and backsplash - that way, if you're sitting in an adjacent room and you're low enough able to see the bottoms of the upper cabinets, you still don't see the lights themselves.

I decided to route around the microwave and no regrets there. I actually used the outlet in the cabinet above the microwave as the power source, so there are no visible wires anywhere with my installation. I then used splitters to route lights left and right from there. Hope this helps.

Thanks! I bought the linked diffusers here, as they were on sale: https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Channels-Diffuser-Lightstrip-Mounting-LL-007-M/dp/B01NCS0WE8/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1494108486&sr=8-1-fkmr2

I'll update based on the results, but it'll be a few weeks till they get installed.

Probably have to just search on Amazon, but I found one at least that reviews say fits it: http://amazon.com/Litever-Aluminum-Channels-Lightstrip-Mounting-LL-007-M/dp/B01NCS0WE8/

This company also seems to have a bunch that might be higher quality than the generic chinese ones on Amazon: https://www.solidapollo.com/led-strip-profiles/

Sorry I don't have personal recommendation because I don't have a battlestation myself or even a proper bedroom yet. Trying to move really soon here and start remedying that. I just lurk this sub in the meantime to get ideas on what I'm gonna do when I finally move.

Found these though and they seem to have good reviews. But I don't know if they work for the type of lights you have or not so I guess you need to do a bit of research on that.

You might consider putting it in a diffuser. i.e Diffuser