No matter how carefully you decorate some rooms, they still feel a little darker, a little heavier and a little smaller than the rest of the house. You buy the bigger rug, repaint the walls to a blinding white, swap the light fittings, and yet somehow, the room never becomes the bright welcoming space you…
Kitchen Skylight Ideas for Brisbane Homes The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, yet many kitchens in Brisbane houses are located in the centre of the floor plan where natural light is limited. Installing skylights above the kitchen is one of the most effective ways to brighten the space and create a…
How to Brighten a Dark Room with Skylights Many homes across Brisbane have rooms that simply don’t receive enough natural light. Internal hallways, kitchens located in the centre of the home, and older floor plans can often feel dark even during the middle of the day. One of the most effective ways to transform these…
Have you thought of these underrated Christmas storage and entertaining hacks? For most Brisbane families, Christmas chaos comes down to three things: too many decorations and not enough storage, no comfortable guest space, and gloomy living areas that kill the holiday mood. But here’s the good news, you don’t need a bigger house or a…
As we swing into 2027, the home improvement landscape is buzzing with reno ideas and trends to inspire. The Roof Space Renovators team have compiled their top predictions for design trends in the new year. Renovation ideas and trends for 2027 As we look ahead, 2027 is shaping up to be a year where home…
When considering skylight lighting ideas, did you know that the direction your skylight faces can make a huge difference? Let’s shed some light on how to pick the best direction for your new skylight. What’s the best skylight direction? When installing a skylight, considering its orientation is key. The direction it faces affects not only…
No doubt if you’ve watched The Block or flicked through a few home improvement magazines, you’ve heard of Velux skylights. Much like Band-Aid has become synonymous with all adhesive bandages, Velux is the go-to name for skylights. It’s no surprise that when folks in Brisbane think about brightening their homes with natural light, Velux skylights…
Feeling crammed and looking for a bit more breathing room? Well, meet the Elanora family, a lively crew of eight in a 3-bedroom townhouse desperate for a little more elbow room. If you’re juggling a bustling household like theirs but not wanting / able to extend or sell, the answer might just be above your…
Skylights vs Roof Windows vs Attic Window – they seem to be different things… right? It can be tricky to wrap your head around the different types of product names (or categories) especially when different businesses, suppliers or brands might call them different things. Here at Roof Space Renovators, we use the term skylight and…
Okay, so you’ve seen Omar and Oz with their incredible skylight features and wondered ‘What were the skylights used on the block?’ Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post we reveal the brand of skylights that’ve been blowing away the judges on The Block. We’ll also cover the most frequently asked questions…