LED Strip Lights and Accessories for Kitchen Lighting

I've attached a layout for the CENTRIC HOME LED strip LIGHTS that I'm thinking of buying for my kitchen. 

The total length of the cabinets (17') is slightly more than the (16') length of the light strip kit. Do you have a recommendation for how to lay out it?

As the total length of the cabinets is slightly greater than the 16.4 ft reel of the product, you may be interested in connecting an additional small segment of LED Strip Lights via a second purchased reel, as a slightly greater connected length should not overly tax the single connected power supply.

Based on the attached layout distances, which TRIA dimmable Power supply should be purchased 24V DC or 12V? Will a single power supply be enough if powered from one end of the run?

 If you were to utilize an additional segment of LED Strip Lights, we would recommend using 24V products, as they have a greater maximum combined length than the 12V version (32.8 ft vs 16.4 ft). We also recommend selecting LED Strip Lights and power supplies of matching voltage to ensure functionality. 

I will be using the flat Aluminum Channel for the light strip --so all connections must be soldered. Are any special connector cables needed for other connections?

While soldering on the LED Strip Light solder pads is an option, you may also be interested in our LED Strip to Wire and LED Strip to Strip accessories, as featured within the LayoutMap. 

I am planning to make an order of the following items have I left anything out to make this system function properly:

• (1) CENTRIC HOME LED Strip Lights for Home & Residential-2700K Voltage (12V or 24V?)
• (1 or 2?) TRIAC Dimmable Power Supply-to be hardwired and used with a wall dimmer (junction box or no junction box?) (24V or 12V ?)
• (1) 16 AWG Wire for LED Strip lights 33'
• (2) Aluminum Channel for LED Flex Strip-5 pack

It appears that the referenced set of products is sufficient for your installation unless additional connector accessories are preferred. 

The power supply junction box can be useful for insulating the power supply when installed behind drywall, though some customers prefer to place the power supply within the cabinet toe kick for easier accessibility. 

It might also be helpful to know that the cooler 3000K color temperature is most often recommended for kitchen installations, whereas the warmer 2700K is more common for living areas and bedrooms. 

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