The Unexpected Place Jeremiah Brent Uses LED Lights For An Instant Luxe Feel

LED lights are like magic, especially if they're cordless and come with a remote. LED tech lets there be light anywhere without messing with scary wiring or cutting equally scary holes in the walls. Famed interior designer Jeremiah Brent's cozy, classy, and highly personalized style is utterly copy-worthy. It's not surprising that his eye for the attractive extends to the kitchen pantry as well. Pantries are often one of the overlooked spots in your home that are begging for better lighting, which is why Brent is a fan of shedding light on his pantry essentials with the help of LEDs. Not only does he appreciate the added visibility, but as he told Homes & Gardens, extra pantry lighting "feels like the luxury you didn't know you needed."

Of course, the designer's pantry is arranged attractively enough to deserve illumination. In the interview with Homes & Gardens, Brent shared that he and his designer husband, Nate Berkus, invested in glass containers with labels to make this storage area both attractive and user-friendly. With styling chops like Brent's and Berkus's, you can bet that the arrangement looks spectacular under LED light. Yet, even if you don't have a perfectly organized pantry, kitchen storage in any state can benefit from extra light. Brent admitted that it's easy to lose track of what we have in pantries, and expired items sometimes get lost among staples. A helpful glow from LED lights reminds you of what's on your shelves and could possibly inspire a clean-out.

Make use of oft-ignored undersides of shelves to hold LEDs in the form of pucks, strips, or bars for an instantly elevated look. Fortunately, Jeremiah Brent's trick isn't costly; you can easily snag LED lights for as little as $10. Consider your specific needs when it comes to choosing your lighting. Do you want rechargeable lights you have to remove for powering up? Do you want the convenience of a remote to turn the lighting on and off? If your lights use batteries, where will you put the pack?

LED light strips placed along the seam where the underside of a shelf touches the wall will give you a continuous line of light along a shelf. OMIKA COB LED Light Strips are battery-operated and come with a remote. The strips are cuttable and feature peel-and-stick backing. Pick up some strong adhesive strips or velcro to attach both the battery pack and the remote to the wall for ease of access.

If you don't mind separate batteries for each light, tap-on puck lights that also come with a remote are a convenient and versatile option. This 10-pack of YLXS Puck Lights operates with AAA batteries; the adhesive base for each light stays in place while you twist off the puck for battery changes. Motion-sensor lights eliminate the need for a remote. Bar lights like the MCGOR Under Cabinet Lights are rechargeable with a USB cable and hang with the help of a magnet and included metal plate to attach to surfaces.