How to Add a Light to a China Cabinet

Use a cabinet light. Cabinet lights are small, horizontal lights that are designed to be installed on the inside or directly beneath a cabinet. Once installed, you can turn your light on and off using either a chain or a button (depending on the unit). Note that, depending on the model, you will likely have to attach this type of light to your china cabinet with screws. This may not be ideal if your china cabinet is antique.

Use a touch light. Touch lights are small, portable, battery-powered lights that turn on when you touch them. If you just want a light for your china cabinet allowing you to see its contents that is not intended to help with displaying its contents, a touch light will satisfy that requirement and often doesn't require being permanently attached to the china cabinet's case.

Install under-cabinet lighting. Under-cabinet lighting requires that you install a new light fixture immediately underneath your china cabinet. The light is specifically designed to display and illuminate the contents of the cabinet at all times of the day. This may not be ideal if your cabinet is low to the ground or even touching the ground.