Thinking of opening up your kitchen or brightening a dark corner of your home? Skylights are one of the most effective ways to flood your living space with natural light and create a fresh, airy atmosphere. But modern skylights offer much more than just daylight—they come with smart features and energy-efficient designs that can transform the way your home looks and feels.
Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, updating your bathroom, or looking to make a smaller room feel bigger, the right skylight setup can completely change the dynamic of the space.
By carefully planning your skylight placement and choosing the right model, you’ll enjoy benefits that go far beyond what paint, artificial lighting, or even standard windows can offer. A skylight opens your home to the sky, making your interior feel more spacious and alive.
In this blog, we’ll explore why Velux skylights are a smart investment and how they can add both beauty and function to your home.
Why Add Velux Roof Windows To Your Kitchen?
There are many reasons to add them in. Let’s explore why.
Open up spaces!
Light from above illuminates the dark corners of your kitchen and brightens things up.
When you allow more natural lighting in, the colours of your walls stand out and show more details of your interior. Light will make your kitchen bigger and more open overall.
Better ventilation and air quality
Ventilation maintains the air quality, strengthening the immune system, preventing allergies, dust mites, and more. Roof windows improve the flow of fresh air in your kitchen; install windows on both sides of the roof to do this.
As well as the health benefits, natural lighting can improve your physical and mental well-being. Sitting in sunlight is a natural way to improve productivity and mood.
How do you find the best roof windows for your kitchen?
3-in-1 options for larger and medium spaces
Velux skylights are designed to let in the maximum amount of daylight, with beautiful panoramic views.
The three individual sashes set in a single frame completely transform your kitchen into an inviting space. 3-in-1 skylights are great for larger spaces such as open-plan kitchens or dining rooms.
Single-centred pivot roof windows for smaller areas
Placed strategically, single centre-pivot windows can make big changes to your small kitchen. A control bar lets you install the window lower than top-hung roof windows since top-hung windows are often installed higher, but are easy to operate with an easy handle at the sash!
This opens outwards for an obstructed view, but you can reach out to the Roofing Options team if you have specific questions on how this works or is installed.
You can also add smart functions to your VELUX roof windows
Blinds mean flexible lighting and privacy control: choose between 16 colours and three methods of operation.
Solar-powered or electric blinds are recommended for Velux solar-powered or electric roof windows. These wireless blinds can be installed on manual roof windows.
Electric control for places you can’t reach
With electric or solar-powered blinds and shutters, close and open Velux products with a wall switch! A built-in rain sensor is included that closes your roof windows, a stress-free system for out-of-reach areas.
Keep your room cool with anti-heat control
Anti-heat blinds are installed on the exterior of your roof windows and can cut back heat intake by up to 77% while also letting sunshine through. Get the best of both worlds and make your decor pop.
For a more in-depth look at the Velux options available, read: Velux Skylights: Review the Extensive Range!
Creative Design Ideas for Velux Skylights
There’s dozens of ways you can creatively install a skylight in your kitchen. Here are some variations to inspire you.
- Make your kitchen glow under the large skylight! Set your Velux skylight in the centre of a room. If your kitchen is contemporary-looking with hardwood flooring and granite countertops (or similar), this is a great way to highlight them. Plus, it makes it a lot easier for you to prepare and cook meals.
- If you have an interior with a vaulted ceiling and exposed dark wood beams, your modern kitchen would look lovely with a pair of striking skylights. They would contrast well with wooden beams and dark wood cabinetry to add a rich sense of texture.
- Is your space a lot more open, such as a full dining area? The natural lighting will come through the skylight on the angled ceiling. This helps to further brighten the white walls and tile flooring.
- Do your kitchen areas have black and white cabinetry, light tile flooring, and a big centre island with lots of storage and countertop space? This huge area can be illuminated by a row of skylights in the vaulted ceiling.
- For expansive, open plan designs with a large angular island (and a full dining space), Velux skylights can light the dining table. Warm, natural wood flooring and white cabinetry add contrast to the black countertops.
- Luxurious, traditionally-styled kitchen, a dual-pane skylight and recessed lights can illuminate a large, two-tiered island. Your kitchen will glow more if you have light cabinetry and large hardwood floors!
How do you choose the perfect type of skylight?
A renovation doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive, especially if you plan well and consider the right options. With imagination and creativity, you can invite natural daylight into your home and create that feeling of space. The possibilities are endless.
Think about your budget. Without a plan in place, a renovation can be more expensive than it needs to be. Look at what needs to be done and how much the steps will cost.
Find a reputable builder who can take care of even the difficult parts of your project. A builder has the experience, so look around for quotes and references to begin comparing prices and build quality.
Get an architectural plan, especially if your renovations are major. It’s worth hiring an architect for your ideas to be brought to life.
Sort out the planning permissions. Small home improvements don’t need planning permissions, however, it can be pricey if you don’t check with local councils. Always check before any work starts.
What’s the timeframe? Agree to an end date with your builder to manage expectations, your workload, and your budget. Although most Velux skylights are installed in a day, setting a schedule can help you keep on top of delivery dates.
There are a few more things to consider, like:
The size of the room and what it’s for, such as living spaces with a mini library. Hallways can benefit from skylights, but they don’t need the same size or number, as you won’t be performing light-sensitive tasks. Adding more than one skylight adds to a room by being a central feature.
Velux: FS Pitched Roof Fixed Skylight
- White painted interior timber frame.
- Outer aluminium cappings (grey).
- Complete with flashing for corrugated iron or tile roofs.
- High-Performance double glazing as standard, with NEAT™ outer coating, reduces cleaning frequency.
- A smooth profile sits lower on the roof and does not obstruct the roofline.
- Available in 10 sizes.
Velux Manual Skylights
- White painted interior timber frame and sash.
- Outer aluminium cappings (grey).
- A smooth profile sits lower on the roof and does not obstruct the roofline.
- Available in 10 sizes.
- High-Performance double glazing as standard, with NEAT™ outer coating, reduces cleaning frequency.
- Includes removable insect screen.
- Complete with flashing for corrugated iron or tile roofs.
- Approx 80% Heat Block.
Velux Solar Powered Skylights
- An electrician is not required to install.
- White painted interior timber frame and sash.
- A smooth profile sits lower on the roof and does not obstruct the roofline.
- Available in 10 sizes.
- The rain sensor automatically closes the skylight when rain is detected.
- High-performance double glazing, with NEAT™ outer coating, reduces cleaning frequency.
- Includes removable insect screen.
- Complete with flashing for corrugated iron or tile roofs.
- Approx 80% Heat Block.
For roofing supplies delivered to your Preston, Lalor, Reservoir, Thornbury, Coburg, Broadmeadows, or Endeavour Hills property, shop online now!
Trustworthy Steel Roofing in Melbourne: Get a Roofing Options Quote!
Roof skylights are beautiful for kitchens of all shapes and sizes, and Roofing Options, as always, has many options for you. Whether you have a flat roof or a pitched and tiled one, there’s a Velux skylight to match it, and it even comes with a 10-year warranty.
We also supply steel roof steels such as Laserlite 2000 & 3000, Sunlite Twinwall, Sunglaze, Suntuf EZ Glaze, Gutters & Metal Fascia, Downpipes & Accessories, Custom Made Flashings, and more for roofing renovations.
Are you ready to order? Or, are you looking for specialist advice or even a quote? Contact us today by calling or emailing sales@roofingoptions.com.au, or visit us in Cranbourne, Coburg, or Campbellfield for a closer look at our skylights in person.
