Inspired by the breathtaking homes featured on Channel 7’s Dream Home, especially those with stunning skylights? You might find yourself dreaming of adding a similar touch to your home. But what if you could update your current space instead of moving?
When it comes to installing home skylights, the sky is (almost) the limit, and there are creative workarounds to address nearly any house’s limitations.
Can every home accommodate a skylight?
It’s a common question with a not-so-straightforward answer. Homeowners often envision a skylight in a specific spot—maybe right above the kitchen island or in the centre of the living room. However, certain structural elements like roof ridges or trusses will complicate things. Obstacles such as electrical wiring, solar panels can usually be relocated, however will increase the overall costs.
While it’s rare to say an outright “no” to a skylight, the reality of where it can be installed might differ from where you first imagined.
Home skylight options
When the ideal location for a home skylight proves challenging, we don’t just give up—we get creative:
– Adjusting placement:
If the desired spot is problematic, we often find that shifting the skylight just a bit—either to an adjacent space or by rethinking its orientation—lets the light in without compromising the aesthetic and functional benefits.
– Heat and light control:
Concerns about a skylight overheating a room or overwhelming an area with too much light? No problem. We can install skylights with built-in blinds or even opt for models that open to allow heat to escape and fresh air to circulate.
– Sun Tunnels and solar skylight alternatives:
When a traditional skylight doesn’t work with the space, sun tunnels or solar skylight alternatives might. These can funnel light into darker areas of your home without the need for major roof alterations.
Create your dream home with skylights today
Feeling ready to let the light into your home with a dreamy skylight installation?
Whether you’re dealing with a straightforward setup or need a creative workaround due to structural limitations, our team is here to help bring the natural light in.
Contact us today to explore how skylights can bring your dream home to life, right where you are.
