When you start researching for the best skylights Australia, it doesn’t take long to realise one thing: there are a lot of options and a lot of brands. It’s almost like falling down a bright, sunlit rabbit hole.
That’s why we’ve created this simple, installer-backed guide for Brisbane homeowners, to help you decide on the best types of skylights for your home and our go-to brands after 15 years of installing them across Brisbane.
Ready to fall in love with your space all over again? Book your free assessment today and let’s explore the perfect skylight solution for your Brisbane home!
The 5 main types of skylights
Before we dive into specific brands, let’s break down the main types of skylights you’ll encounter. Understanding these basics will help you make sense of all the options out there and determine which one is right for you.
We don’t have a single favourite type of skylight we can award the “best skylight Australia” option, because it ultimately comes down to your needs.
Fixed skylights
These are your cost-effective champions! Fixed skylights don’t open, but they’re absolutely brilliant for flooding spaces like living rooms, kitchens and hallways with natural light. Along with any other spaces in your home where ventilation isn’t a priority.
Opening skylights
These beauties do double duty: they bring in light and provide ventilation. Perfect for releasing heat buildup, controlling moisture and creating airflow that makes your everyday life more comfortable. For these reasons, opening skylights are great for bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
There are three types of opening skylights:
- Manual opening skylight (with a handle or winding mechanism)
- Electric opening skylight (electric options contain rain sensors that automatically close when they sense rain, so no need to worry if you forget to close them when you go out!)
- Solar opening skylight (like electric, but solar powered)
Read more about the different opening skylights
Framed skylights
Framed skylights create a picture-frame effect with strong architectural lines. It’s a great option for Queenslander homes wanting to honour their traditional charm.
Frameless skylights
For that sleek, modern look that’s becoming increasingly popular with Brisbane families. Frameless skylights offer minimal visual interruption and create that stunning “light in the ceiling” effect that makes rooms feel incredibly spacious and contemporary.
Want to know more about the differences between framed and frameless? Read more here.
Attic windows
While technically some do consider these a type of skylight, in our books, they’re not. Attic windows are specifically designed for attics, lofts and pitched roofs and behave more like a window than a skylight.
Best skylights Australia: our favourite brands
Atlite are the best Aussie-made skylights
When Brisbane families ask us for the best skylights Australia has to offer, Atlite consistently tops our recommendation list.
We love to support this Aussie owned and made company because note only do Atlite offer all the usual features of other roof window brands, but they also have additional features and benefits to combat our specific climate. Atlite skylights have a 5-star energy rating; are rigorously tested to ensure they are leak-proof; fire resistant (BAL40 rated); non-combustible as well as being hail and cyclone resistant. To top it off, they back their product with a 15-year product warranty.
Velux have the best range of skylights
If you want options, Velux is where it’s at. This Danish brand offers the most comprehensive range of the different types of skylights we’ve ever worked with, including fantastic blind options.
For fun shapes, choose Atlite
The sky’s the limit when it comes to Atlite skylight shapes. Choose from stars, triangles, squares and even custom shapes!
Our frameless skylight favourite is Infiniti
More and more of our clients are requesting that seamless, frameless appearance that creates such a stunning visual impact, and we choose Infiniti as the best frameless skylight Australia.
Fakro is our top pick for best attic windows
Fakro is our best brand for attic window, because they offer a great design at an affordable price with good warranty. If you’re planning to convert your attic into a liveable space, we can help with that too. Explore our deluxe attic conversion services here.
Have you considered skylight blinds?
Let’s be honest, Brisbane gets HOT! Even though we love our natural light, sometimes your home needs a bit of control over how much gets in, to help you stay comfortable. Enter, skylight blinds.
Velux offers excellent blind systems, designed for our climate. They leadsthe pack with their range of integrated options, including smart blinds that can be controlled via smartphone. Blockout and translucent blinds are also available.
How we recommend the best skylights for your home
As mentioned, we’d find it impossible to label one of them the “best skylight Australia” for every home. The perfect choice depends on several key factors we’ve explored below.
Budget
We work with every budget and will always give you straightforward advice about where to invest and where you can save money.
That being said, don’t just choose a skylight because it’s the cheapest. We’ve had customers who bought the cheapest option only to release it wasn’t the best option for them and have to rip it out and install the slightly more expensive one that was a better fit from the start.
Aesthetic preferences
From traditional framed to ultra-modern frameless, we’ll help you choose the type of skylight that complements your home’s style and makes your family smile every time you look up.
Roof structure
Your existing roof structure influences which options are the most practical and cost-effective. We’ll assess what works best for your specific home so there aren’t any surprises during installation.
Desired effect
Different rooms need different amounts of light. We’ll help you make the right choice, based on how your family actually lives in each space. Also consider how orientation and placement can impact the outcome of your skylights.
Ventilation requirements
Opening skylights are fantastic for busy family bathrooms and kitchens, but they’re not always necessary or practical for every space.
Ready to install the best skylight Australia?
At Roof Space Renovators, we’re passionate about helping Brisbane families transform their homes with beautiful, functional natural light.
Book your free, no-obligation assessment today and discover which types of skylights will work best for your family’s space. Our expert team will evaluate your home, discuss all your options with no pressure and provide a detailed quote tailored to your needs.
Contact Roof Space Renovators now – your brighter, more beautiful home awaits!
