4 Reasons Why Skylights are Perfect for Bathrooms

Skylights have long been a popular way to maximise the amount of natural light in a home’s living spaces. While they are most commonly incorporated into living rooms and kitchens, skylights are becoming increasingly popular in bathrooms. Their unique features and design enables them to provide both aesthetic as well as practical benefits. In this post, we take a closer look at four important reasons why skylights are perfect for bathrooms to help you make a more well-informed decision about whether to add them to your home.

1. Natural Light Boost

Because of the position of skylights at the top of a space, they provide a significant boost to the amount of natural light that is able to enter the space regardless of the time of day. The effect of skylights is often most prominently felt in windowless spaces, which can sometimes feel claustrophobic or stuffy. The increase in natural light in a bathroom can make it feel more open and inviting, while also helping to enhance mood and visibility while in the bathroom.

2. Improved Ventilation

If you opt for skylights that are able to be opened and closed on demand, you can also improve the ventilation in your bathroom. Bathrooms tend to get humid without proper ventilation. Skylights that can be opened thus allow airflow in and out of the bathroom, helping to keep the air in your bathroom constantly circulating and not excessively humid. The lower humidity levels can also help to reduce the likelihood of mould and mildew growing in your bathrooms.

3. Energy Efficiency

Because of the natural light that skylights are able to provide, this reduces the need for artificial lighting in your bathrooms, especially during the daytime. This in turn reduces the amount of energy that your bathrooms consume. Modern skylights that have UV-blocking coatings can also minimise the amount of heat transfer between the interior and the exterior of your home. Strategically placed skylights can thus help to maintain a constant and comfortable temperature in your bathroom.

Enhanced Privacy

Unlike traditional outward facing windows which may potentially expose the bathroom’s interior, the positioning of skylights enables them to allow light to enter the bathroom without compromising privacy. You will thus be able to enjoy natural light in your bathroom without needing to install blinds of to use frosted glass for privacy.

Choosing the Right Skylights for Your Home

Choosing the right skylights for your home can be a challenging task, given the sheer number of options available on the market. Thus, it may be beneficial to obtain some input from experienced industry professionals.

Valley Windows is a leading manufacturer and supplier of custom windows in Melbourne and our experienced professionals would be more than happy to advise you on the best windows for your home. We also have one of the largest catalogues of window styles and designs for you to choose from. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help with all of your window needs!