The best way is to leave a minimum distance of around 3 inches beneath the socket. Sockets that are installed to close to the floor of the cabinet can mean damage to connected devices cords. The most frequent application involves task lighting, specifically under-cabinet fixtures that provide illumination directly onto the countertop work surface. This localized lighting improves visibility. Sockets behind appliances are an inconvenience and where this has occurred, a switch should be installed elsewhere that has the ability to shut off the power to that socket OR the socket should be installed inside a cabinet locally. Oh, and about your kitchen safety?Clean and safe power socket installation inside a cabinet 🔧⚡Perfect for kitchen, office, or shop use where hidden power access is needed. I considered a lot of different clever ways to hide outlets in the kitchen and I did a few myself, so let's go through your options! This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you purchase anything from these links I earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you! This helps support my.