Lighting is an essential part of interior design, even it can make all other elements of the design look better. Lighting can create and provide an ambience to the home while being functional. A unique light fixture can highlight the look of any room or change the mood of any place with its bright color, due to its different color temperature, wattage and beam angle. It can be used to accentuate a rooms features, like a beautiful painting, or provide some much-needed brightness to a small space. Different tones, textures and fixtures offer endless possibilities for creativity. Layering different ambient and task lighting will also create more depth and ambience into the room. Natural lighting, in the form of windows, skylights and solar tubes, can bring a room to life by illuminating it with natural sunlight. Allowing as much natural light into your space as possible, as this wont only brighten up the area, it will also make the space feel more open and inviting. Use curtains or window shades, to diffuse any harsh sunlight that may cause uncomfortable reflective rays or areas of glare. Investing in a good dimmer can also be a great way to set the correct mood for any occasion. Lighting is the often the forgotten element in interior design, when in fact it can be one of the most important. It is all about finding balance in a mix of natural and artificial lighting that works for you and your home.