Today the choice of fixtures available to light our homes and offices is almost limitless. From recessed cans and track lighting to wall sconces and chandeliers, indoor fixtures perform a host of functions and come in an array of styles, each suited to serve specific purposes.

Because there is such a variety of lighting available to us, it is important to understand how each type works and, more importantly, how they can all work together to create a warm, inviting and well-lit environment. That is why lighting design is so essential.

Most of us are familiar with interior design, fashion design and even landscape design, but somehow lighting design is always left out of the picture. Lighting design can make all the difference in how your home functions and feels; it can dramatically alter the appearance of your decor and transform a glare-filled, uniformly lit living space into a soothing and stunning showpiece.

We use lights for illuminating an area and therefore selecting the right kind of fixtures is very important. But apart from that, lights are also used to highlight certain special features of a room and to enhance it look. This can be achieved by using different lighting levels together.