Does a skylight add more natural light to a room?

Increasing the natural light levels in a room makes a space look far more modern and inherently visually appealing. Plus, it’ll make the room feel much more pleasant to be in, by providing a natural little mood-booster.

A core advantage of skylights is their ability to significantly increase the natural light that reaches a room, bringing natural light into areas that would otherwise be quite dark throughout the day.

So, if you’re looking to invest in a new skylight, or generally want to bring more sunlight into your home, keep reading.

Below, we’ve outlined how a skylight can increase the light levels of a room, the benefits skylights offer, and shared our general top tips for adding natural light to a room.

How does a skylight bring more natural light into a room?

A skylight is a large glass panel, which can be installed in either a sloping or flat roof.

They are designed to work with a huge range of roof types, and are available in a wide range of different shapes and sizes.

As such, this glass panel brings far more natural light into the room, as it effectively replaces an area of the roof that would otherwise have been completely opaque.

This is particularly beneficial in rooms from roof conversions as (as you can imagine) these spaces otherwise have very limited opportunities for conventional windows or natural light access.

How does a velux window bring more natural light into a room?

A velux window serves much the same purpose as skylights, and is another extremely effective way to bring more natural light to a roof conversion.

They can also be installed in either a sloping or flat roof, but a velux window is a window in the roof that can be opened (whereas a skylight is a glass panel).

What are the benefits of skylights?

By installing a skylight, you can bring lots of natural light to an area of your property that would otherwise be dark throughout the day, and much less pleasant to spend time in.

With this in mind, the main benefits of skylights include:

• Due to their strategic positioning, they can bring 30% more light than regular windows to a room
• They can add considerable value to your home
• They allow fresh air ventilation
• They omit the need to turn the lights on during the day, especially during the winter (which also helps to reduce your energy bills)
• They bring vibrancy and comfort to an otherwise dark, dull room (such as an attic)
• They increase the usability of your converted rooms
• In addition to their natural light during the day, they also offer a delightful view of the night sky
• Increased natural light can have health benefits, including improving focus, productivity and psychological wellbeing
• They achieve all the benefits above, while still maintaining your privacy

What are the best ways to add natural light to a room?

Installing a skylight is one of the most effective ways to increase the natural light that reaches a room.

If this is a quality that is important to you, there are a number of other ways that you can increase your home’s natural light.

These include:

• Opting for lightweight curtains – as heavy curtains block out more light
• Installing mirrors – to help natural light reach more areas of the room
• Choose a light colour for your walls
• If you have a wooden floor, choose a pale shade of wood
• Opt for a more open-plan room layout
• Where possible, add reflective surfaces – in the same way as mirrors, reflective surfaces help to reflect light throughout the room. This includes glossy paint, or metallic decor features
• Invest in glass partitions – if you do need to separate areas of the room, glass partitions are a great way to maintain these boundaries, without restricting any light

If you have any further questions about skylights, or are looking for a  glazing specialist to help bring more natural light to your property, contact our team today. Please note Stevenage Glass supplies bespoke, made to measure glass for skylights and roof windows, but does not fit the frames.