24V · Slim Surface · 6.5mm Profile · 5-Year Guarantee
Slim profile. Clean round form. No large recess required.
Choose the finish, white light and area to illuminate. The Project Builder suggests a practical starting quantity, then matches the correct 24V driver, required distribution and compatible controls for each lighting zone.
Save a Project Pack to share the selected lights, system parts and zones with your fitter or electrician.
Vela is a slim LED under cabinet light for kitchens where you want surface mounting with only a 6.5mm visible profile. It runs from 24V, is dimmable and keeps the fitting discreet without the larger cut-out required by a recessed light.
Aluminium & Black: CCT, Warm, Natural or Cool White. White: Warm, Natural or Cool White.
Vela is designed for projects that need the simplicity of a surface mounted cabinet light with a very shallow 6.5mm profile. There is no large recessed cut-out to plan, so three straightforward decisions will get the project ready for the Builder.
Vela sits beneath the cabinet at only 6.5mm deep. Choose it when you want a discreet round fitting without making the larger cut-out required by a recessed cabinet light.
Measure the worktop run you actually want to illuminate. The Project Builder uses that length to suggest a practical starting quantity, which you can adjust for the real kitchen layout.
Select Aluminium, Black or White, choose the white light you prefer and decide whether the zone needs touch dimming, occupancy sensing, door control or straightforward on/off switching.
You do not need to calculate driver wattage or count connection ports. The Loops Under Cabinet Lighting Project Builder matches one suitable 24V driver per zone, adds required distribution and guides you through controls, mains connection and useful accessories.
Vela is for projects where you want simple surface mounting with as little visible projection as possible.
Vela is available in three neutral finishes. Aluminium and Black give you the widest white light choice including CCT, while White is available in the three fixed white options.
Clean and versatile, with the full choice of CCT, Warm, Natural and Cool White.
A sharper architectural option for dark cabinetry, black handles and high contrast contemporary schemes.
A quiet finish for pale cabinetry and light interiors where you want the fitting to visually recede into the cabinet underside.
Vela gives you Warm, Natural and Cool fixed white choices, with Colour Changing White (CCT) also available in Aluminium and Black if you want to decide between three white tones after the kitchen is installed.
Vela CCT fittings give you three selectable white light settings in one fitting. Choose 2700K, 4000K or 6000K, see the result against the completed kitchen and change the setting again later if your preference changes.
Choose between three white light tones from the same very slim fitting.
Best for: maximum flexibility when you do not want to commit to one white light tone in advance.A softer white for timber, warmer stone and more relaxed interior schemes.
Best for: a warmer atmosphere when you already know the look you want.A balanced white light choice for everyday kitchen task lighting and neutral finishes.
Best for: clean, balanced everyday task lighting.A crisper white for contemporary kitchens, cooler finishes and sharper visual contrast.
Best for: crisp contemporary interiors and cooler schemes.Vela forms part of a low voltage under cabinet lighting system running at 24V DC. Each lighting zone uses one matched driver. Choose the lights and zones you want; the Project Builder matches the compatible driver, required distribution and controls for each zone.
You do not need to calculate driver wattage, count connection ports or work out which accessories are required. Build each lighting zone and we match the compatible power system behind it.
The exact driver and accessories are matched to your project automatically.
The driver is sized from the combined wattage of the lights in that zone. The Builder totals the combined load using the correct Vela rating: 1.8W per CCT fitting or 2W per fixed white fitting. It then selects a driver with suitable capacity for that zone.
Compatible 6 way distribution blocks expand the available light connections. One driver port feeds the block, which then provides six light connections. The Project Builder automatically adds the required quantity where needed.
No. Multiple Vela lights can operate from one compatible driver when they belong to the same lighting zone. Each zone uses one matched driver; capacity and available connections determine how the lights are grouped.
A lighting zone is a group of lights that operate together. Create another zone whenever a different area needs its own driver, sensor or switching behaviour.
Six Vela lights operate together from one matched driver and one touch dimmer.
Three lights operate independently and switch automatically using a PIR occupancy sensor.
A separate cabinet lighting group operates from its own driver and compatible door sensor.
Choose the supplied mains cable for fixed wiring, or add the optional 2m UK plug cable where a suitable socket is available. Mains electrical work should be completed by a suitably competent person.
For a permanent installation where the driver is wired into the electrical circuit, for example into the back of a suitable light switch or another appropriate connection point.
Choose the plug lead when you want the driver to connect to a suitable existing socket instead of being permanently wired into the installation.
Any work involving the mains electrical supply should be carried out appropriately for the installation and applicable regulations.
One compatible sensor controls every Vela light connected to the same lighting zone. Choose manual touch dimming, automatic occupancy control or automatic cabinet door lighting: all designed to connect into the 24V driver system.
Best for everyday kitchen lighting
Tap to switch the entire zone on or off, then touch & hold to adjust the brightness to suit the room.
The sensor remembers your previously selected brightness level, so the lights return to your preferred setting when switched back on.
Best for automatic occupancy lighting
Walk into the detection area and the whole lighting zone comes on automatically.
The lights remain on while movement or occupancy continues to be detected, then switch off around 30 seconds after movement stops.
Best for single door cupboards
Open the cabinet door and the lighting zone switches on automatically. Close it and the lights switch off again.
Designed for one cabinet door, using a short range sensor so the lighting responds as the door moves away from or returns to the sensing position.
Best for double door cupboards
Either of two independently opening doors can operate the same cabinet lighting zone.
Ideal where either door needs to bring the lights on, while keeping both doors tied to one simple control point at the driver.
Every sensor includes a surface mount adapter, so you can choose the installation style that best suits the cabinet or fitted furniture.
12mm cut-out
Ø14mm max · 20mm depth
2m fitted cable
30mm wide · 16mm projection
28.5mm deep · 21mm fixing centres
Includes adhesive mounting pad and 2 × 2.5mm × 10mm screws.
A standard on/off wall switch can control the driver’s mains supply. The drivers supplied with this system do not support dimming from a mains wall dimmer. For dimming, choose the Touch On/Off & Dimmer in the Project Builder. Alternatively, the driver can be connected to a permanent mains supply and the lighting controlled by a compatible PIR or door sensor.
Choose the Vela finish, white light, layout and control preference. The Builder matches the compatible 24V system and updates the complete project price as you go.
Start with the worktop area you want to illuminate. The Project Builder suggests a practical quantity; you then refine the light line, cable routes and final positions before anything is permanently fixed.
Measure the worktop area you actually want to light rather than automatically fitting one light per cabinet door. The Builder uses that run length to suggest a starting quantity.
A position around 30–50mm back from the cabinet front edge is a useful starting point for task lighting. Keep the row consistent, then refine it for corners and changes in cabinet depth.
Each Vela light has a 2m fitted cable. Decide where the driver will remain accessible, how the cable will be concealed and whether any 2m or 5m extensions are needed. Vela itself does not require a large recessed cut-out.
Temporarily check the proposed positions and light spread before drilling cable holes or securing the fittings. Cabinet depth, wall colour and reflective worktops can all affect the finished result.
Vela surface mounts beneath the cabinet, so there is no large light recess to cut. Plan the position and cable route first, secure the mounting bracket, connect the 24V system and fit the light into place.
Mark the illuminated worktop first. Around 30–50mm back from the cabinet front edge is a useful starting point, then test the light spread before final fixing.
Each light has a 2m fitted cable. If you want the cable concealed, make the small cable hole behind the fitting only after confirming where the driver will sit.
Secure the fitting beneath the cabinet using its mounting arrangement, keeping the cable clear so the 6.5mm body can sit flat against the surface.
Connect the light to the matched 24V system, test operation and positioning, then fit the light neatly over the mounted bracket.
No. Vela fixes beneath the cabinet. You only need to plan the cable route. A small concealed cable hole can be used where required, but the light itself does not need a large recess.
The key dimensions and electrical information needed to specify Vela confidently, including its 6.5mm surface profile and the different wattage used by CCT and fixed white versions.
Aluminium and Black are available in CCT, Warm White, Natural White and Cool White. White is available in Warm White, Natural White and Cool White.
Driver: supplied as part of the complete lighting setup selected through the Project Builder, rather than included in the single light starting price.
Five years of cover from purchase.
We prefer to publish specifications we can stand behind rather than an estimated operating life figure that can vary with installation and operating conditions. Vela is instead backed by a guarantee for five years.
Vela is the slim round surface mounted option in the Loops range. Compare cabinet lights by shape, mounting method, profile and finish, or browse all LED under cabinet lighting if you are still deciding between slim surface, classic surface and recessed styles.
Only finishes actually available for each range are shown. The text beneath the swatches updates to show which white-light options are offered in that finish. For the full range overview, compare all eight 24V under cabinet lighting styles.
Flush, discreet round light for a more integrated cabinet finish.
Classic surface-mounted round light with the broadest choice of white-light options.
Ultra-low-profile round design where minimal projection is the priority.
Angled cabinet light designed for edges, corners and a more architectural look.
Clean contemporary square design for a sharper, more architectural aesthetic.
Compact linear under-cabinet fitting with a crisp contemporary profile.
Longer linear fitting with selectable white light in a very slim profile.
Long linear fitting for projects where the preferred fixed white is already known.
Quick answers to the slim surface mounting, white-light and 24V compatibility questions most likely to matter before you build a Vela cabinet lighting project.
Profile, positioning, finish and white-light choices.
Vela has a very shallow 6.5mm surface profile. It keeps the straightforward installation of a surface mounted light while reducing how far the fitting projects below the cabinet.
No. Vela is surface mounted. A small concealed cable hole can be used where required, but the light itself does not need the larger recess required by a recessed fitting.
Enter the worktop length you want to illuminate into the Project Builder and it will suggest a practical starting quantity. Refine the positions for the real cabinet layout before permanently fixing the lights.
A position around 30–50mm back from the cabinet front edge is a useful starting point for task lighting. Keep the light line consistent and test the proposed spread against the actual worktop before permanent fixing.
Aluminium and Black are available in Colour Changing White (CCT), Warm White, Natural White and Cool White. White is available in Warm White, Natural White and Cool White.
Colour Changing White (CCT) lets you select 2700K, 4000K or 6000K from the same fitting. It changes the shade of white; it is not RGB coloured lighting. Vela CCT is available in Aluminium and Black.
Choose Vela when a very slim surface mounted round fitting is the priority. Choose Aurelia for a more substantial classic round surface form, or Eclipse for a recessed round finish where the cabinet can accept the required cut-out and depth.
How the complete 24V system is powered, controlled and handed over.
Yes. Vela is a 24V DC fitting. The LED driver, sometimes called a transformer, converts mains power to the 24V DC supply used by the lights. Each lighting zone uses one matched driver, selected automatically by the Project Builder.
Vela CCT fittings are rated at 1.8W each and the fixed white versions at 2W each. The Project Builder uses the correct rating automatically when matching the driver for each zone.
The Project Builder supports up to 36 Vela lights in one zone and automatically matches the driver and required distribution. Create another zone when a group needs separate switching, dimming or sensor control.
A standard on/off wall switch can control the driver’s mains supply. The drivers supplied with this system do not support dimming from a mains wall dimmer. For dimming, choose the compatible Touch On/Off & Dimmer in the Project Builder. Alternatively, connect the driver to a permanent mains supply and control the lighting with a compatible PIR or door sensor.
Yes. The Builder offers compatible touch dimming, PIR occupancy, single-door and double-door sensor options. One compatible sensor controls the lights in that zone; you do not need one sensor per light.
Yes. Choose the supplied mains cable for fixed wiring, or add the optional 2m UK plug cable where a suitable socket is available. Mains electrical work should be completed by a suitably competent person.
Each light includes the Vela 24V slim round surface LED fitting with its 2m fitted connection cable. The matched driver is selected as part of the complete project and is not included in the single-light starting price.
Yes. As you make choices, the Builder updates the complete project price for the lights, matched driver and selected controls or accessories before you add the project to your basket.
Yes. Build the project yourself, then save the Project Pack to give your fitter or electrician a clear record of the selected lights, system parts and zone plan. Permanent mains wiring should be completed by a suitably competent person.
Vela is covered by a 5-year guarantee from purchase.
Build the complete Vela setup, review the matched 24V system and project price, then add it to your basket when you are happy.
From £5.84 per light
Free UK Delivery · 2–3 working days
Need advice? Build as much as you can, then use the Help option inside the Project Builder to send the complete setup to our team.
Choose your lights and how you want to control them. We'll automatically match the driver and required connections.
Continue with Zone 1's light choices, or give Zone 2 a different style.
What is a zone? One group of lights powered by one driver and controlled together. For example, worktop lights and island lights that need separate switching are two zones. Need different light styles on one shared control? Contact us before ordering.
Choose the finish that best suits your kitchen or furniture.
Choose the shade of white light that best suits your space.
Colour temperature changes the tone of white light — from warm and cosy to cool and crisp. It is different from brightness, so a cooler white does not automatically mean a brighter light.
Choose Warm, Natural or Cool White using the small switch on the back of each light. Unclip the light to change it later — ideal if you are unsure now or want the flexibility to change the mood.
A softer, warmer white. Works particularly well with cosy interiors, warm woods, brass finishes and relaxed evening lighting.
A balanced neutral white that keeps colours looking natural. A strong all-round fixed choice for kitchens and work surfaces.
A cooler, crisper white appearance. Suits clean contemporary spaces and customers who prefer a fresher-looking white light.
Choose how many lights you want in this zone. We'll match the correct driver automatically.
Measure the worktop you want to illuminate, then use the guide below.
Selected light:Enter the illuminated worktop run and we'll suggest a starting quantity with sensible spacing between the lights and space left at both ends.
Measure the worktop length you actually want to light and note any gaps or corners.
Start at 250–300mm centres and keep the row of lights consistently positioned towards the front of the cabinet. Move them closer together for a stronger, more continuous task-light effect.
Temporarily position the lights and switch them on. Worktop finish and corners can affect the final appearance.
You choose the lights. We'll automatically match the smallest suitable compatible driver on the next step.
A driver is the required 24V power supply for your lights. We'll automatically add the smallest compatible driver to this zone, so you don't need to calculate or choose one yourself.
Why is a distribution block included? A 6-way block uses one driver light port and provides six light connections, adding five extra usable connections. We add only the minimum number needed.
What is a distribution block? It is only needed when the zone has more lights than the driver has light ports. This driver already has enough connections.
Now choose how that driver will receive mains power.
Choose how this zone should switch on, off or dim. One control operates every light in the zone.
Check your setup below before saving this zone.
Add another zone for lights you want to control separately, or review your project when all of your zones are complete.
Every light already includes its own fitted cable. Add an extension only to a light that needs extra reach; installer accessories are optional.
Every light already has its own fitted cable. First see where an extension fits, then enter the routed distance to each light and we'll calculate the recommended 2m and 5m extensions.
Add extra reach to individual lights. Choose 2m or 5m only for the fittings that need it.
Measure along the actual cable route, including behind and above the cabinets.
Adds an additional 2 metres between one light and its connection.
Total cable reach: 4m
£1.49 each
Adds an additional 5 metres between one light and its connection.
Total cable reach: 7m
£2.49 eachCheck each lighting zone, including its selected accessories, before adding the completed project to your basket.
A simple component map generated from the choices above.
Planning guide only — not an electrical wiring diagram.
Useful for installers, site notes or keeping a copy of the parts and cable planning.
Ask us anything you're unsure about and we'll receive a copy of the complete lighting project you've just built.
