May 21, 2025

Small spaces make a home feel cramped and claustrophobic, but with the right design and placement, skylights are an easy way to open up these areas. They help you maximise the natural qualities of your property and create bigger, more inviting living spaces. 

In this blog, we’ll discuss just how big of a difference skylights can make to small spaces and what type of products are perfect for brightening your home. 

 

Benefits of Skylights in Small Spaces

Natural Light

Increased natural light can brighten a cramped space and make it feel much larger, warmer, and more inviting. With the correct placement, adding skylights can also help you highlight particular architectural features and create focal points in a room. Installing skylights into small spaces is effective regardless of your property’s direction, as they utilise the power of natural light all day. 

Energy Efficiency

Adding skylights will reduce your use of artificial lighting and lower your electricity costs. Skylights with a Low-U Value effectively protect your home from heat while allowing light to enter, helping you maintain a comfortable temperature all year round. 

Ventilation

Opening skylights help foster natural ventilation throughout your home and regulate humidity. Allowing fresh air to circulate is particularly effective for managing condensation in bathrooms and kitchens. You can even purchase skylight models with rain sensors that automatically close when detecting moisture, protecting your property from water damage. 

Vertical Space

Skylights naturally draw the eye upward, making low ceilings appear higher, and walls seem wider. Creating vertical interest connects your space with the outdoors, adding an element of natural beauty to your home. Placing a room’s light source on the roof prevents you from sacrificing wall space that could be used for additional storage, which is often limited in small spaces. 

 

Types of Skylights

Natural Lighting Products offers the widest range of premium-quality and cost-effective skylights. Several products from our collection effectively improve the mood and productivity of those working or living in small spaces. 

Tubular Skylights

These simple yet stylish skylights are perfect for really compact home areas, like closets, hallways, and bathrooms. They capture sunlight and funnel it through a reflective tube, delivering it directly to a room. Tubular skylights are a great way to add more light to your home without dramatically altering your space’s layout or conducting extensive roof modifications. Natural Lighting Products offers a variety of tubelights for metal deck, corrugated and tiled roofs. 

Fixed Skylights 

Stationary roof windows are great for adding more light into small spaces where ventilation is not a concern. Our range of fixed skylights, including INFINITI, Keylight, and Velux products, is available in various styles (sleek, modern, traditional) and sizes. The Natural Lighting Products team is also highly experienced in creating speciality custom fixed skylights for your property. 

Opening Skylights

These skylights, available in various manual and electric models, are specifically designed to open and shut. They are ideal for small kitchens and bathrooms where moisture buildup occurs. Opening skylights dramatically improve the air quality of your home and can remove steam, heat, humidity, cooking, or cleaning odours. Regular ventilation can quickly enhance the comfort level of a compact living space. 

Do you need skylights to add value to your small spaces? Contact our experienced team today to find the perfect products for your needs.