Besides managing artificial light, Lutron Light Control helps in managing natural light. It is necessary to manage the amount of natural light which enters any living space. Lutron systems combine dimmers with shades to balance the amount of natural and artificial light. This saves energy and offers just the right degree of light in a room. Shades are made of the correct shade fabric for the environment in which the home is placed and for each individual room in the home.

Lutron light control goes even further than dimmers and shades. Real light control includes equipment and management systems that give light and shade a real "presence" in a home. Lighting then becomes an exciting addition to the home environment. Homes with Lutron light control include sensors that monitor daylight and then automatically adjust dimmers and shades to reach the perfect amount of light for each space. In addition, rooms are equipped with occupancy sensors so that when everyone leaves the room, the lights automatically go off.

Homeowners may use systems to store their personalized light preferences for multiple areas in the home. This makes lighting an almost theatrical part of the home. The homeowner can "set the scene" in each room with a simple press of a button or he/she can program the lighting to change automatically at different times of the day.

The use of light and shade is used by some home owners as a way to include drama, serenity, color, and texture in their homes. It can also be used to highlight specific features of importance to the homeowner such as works of art or architectural features.