How to Choose the Right Skylight for Your Home ?
Natural light has the power to completely transform a home. A well-placed skylight can make a room feel brighter, more spacious, and more inviting while improving ventilation and reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. But with so many options available, choosing the right skylight isn’t always straightforward.
At In Awe Skylights, we help homeowners throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland select the ideal VELUX® skylight, roof window, or sun tunnel based on their home’s layout, roof structure, and lifestyle. Our complete roof-to-interior installation process ensures every project is designed for long-term performance, energy efficiency, and a beautiful finished result.
Start by Understanding Your Space
The best skylight isn’t necessarily the biggest one, it’s the one that’s best suited to your home.
When planning a new installation, consider:
- The room you want to brighten
- Roof pitch and structure
- Ceiling height
- Attic space
- Sunlight direction
- Ventilation needs
- Interior layout
For example, a large open-plan living room may benefit from multiple skylights, while a hallway or walk-in closet can often be transformed with a compact sun tunnel.
Choose the Right Daylighting Solution
1. Fixed Skylights
Fixed skylights are designed to maximize natural light without opening for ventilation. They’re an excellent choice for living rooms, stairwells, hallways, and other spaces where daylight is the priority.
Best For
- Living rooms
- Hallways
- Stairwells
- Dining areas
2. Venting Skylights
If fresh air is just as important as daylight, venting skylights are a great option. They can be opened manually or electrically, helping remove heat and humidity from your home.
Best For
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Laundry rooms
- Rooms with high ceilings
3. Sun Tunnels
Some areas simply don’t have enough roof space for a traditional skylight. That’s where VELUX® Sun Tunnels come in. They capture daylight from the roof and channel it through a highly reflective tunnel, bringing natural light into smaller interior spaces.
Best For
- Hallways
- Closets
- Powder rooms
- Interior bathrooms
- Laundry rooms
4. Roof Windows
Roof windows are ideal for lofts, attics, and rooms with vaulted ceilings where ventilation and accessibility are important. They provide abundant daylight while allowing homeowners to enjoy fresh air and outdoor views.
Professional Installation Makes the Difference
Even the highest-quality skylight depends on proper installation.
A professionally installed skylight should include:
- Accurate planning and placement
- Proper structural framing
- Manufacturer-approved flashing
- Complete waterproofing
- Roofing integration
- Interior drywall and trim finishing
- Final inspection and cleanup
At In Awe Skylights, every project is completed from roof to interior finish, giving homeowners one experienced team throughout the entire installation process.
Why We Install VELUX® Skylights
We exclusively install VELUX® products because they’re known worldwide for quality, durability, and long-term performance. Modern VELUX® skylights are engineered with advanced glazing, energy-efficient designs, and high-quality flashing systems that help protect against leaks while maximizing natural daylight.
Serving Homeowners Across the Lower Mainland
Whether you’re renovating your home or planning a brand-new installation, In Awe Skylights proudly serves homeowners throughout:
- Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Richmond
- Surrey
- Langley
- Coquitlam
- North Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- Maple Ridge
- Abbotsford
- And surrounding Lower Mainland communities
