If you love the picturesque look of a skylight and are considering installing one, you may be curious about the best place for this feature. When you choose the right room, you can achieve increased energy efficiency in the home and provide a welcome respite in areas that are darker or more prone to stagnant air. Here are some top rooms to consider. 

Where Should You Build a Skylight in the Home?

1. Attic

When remodeling an attic into a usable space, the roof already lends itself well to skylights because it’s at the top of the home. This is especially true if there’s not much space on the walls for regular windows. Also, since heat rises, attics are particularly prone to becoming sweltering in summer. Installing a window directly on the roof allows you to ventilate the area naturally, letting rising heat exit the room.

2. Bedroom

Although bedrooms are private spaces, you should also have a nice view that lets in sunlight. A skylight is the perfect option if your room is on the top floor or you have a ranch-style home. Putting a window on the roof makes it easier to enjoy both privacy and natural light. Also, with exposure to the night sky, you can even fall asleep faster and stay asleep easier, as the stars provide a lovely view.

3. Kitchen

Skylights help you see what you’re doing when cooking, so you’re less likely to burn something. Additionally, since they leave wall space free, you can install more shelves or cabinets to store food, dishware, and equipment. Furthermore, the smoke, heat, and humidity you generate will rise and leave through the roof.

4. Bathroom

Like bedrooms, bathrooms should feel secure and private, which is tougher to do with wall windows. If you bring in natural light from above, you don't have to worry about anyone seeing inside. Additionally, any moisture and heat that bathing generates will rise and flow outside easier through the roof, preventing mold growth.

5. Bonus Room

Many houses come with extra space that doesn't quite fit as another bedroom. This allows you to treat it as a gathering room, play area, or office. Regardless of how you use it, adding a skylight will brighten the area and make it more functional. For example, an overhead window will cast less glare on a computer screen and it is a safe alternative to wall windows for children.

If you need help designing and installing a skylight, contact Greenview Metal in Blair, WI. They’ve been providing metal roofing materials and installation services to residents throughout Trempealeau County for over 20 years. They also provide pole barns and metal siding. Call (715) 538-1325 to schedule a consultation. Visit the website for more information about their services.