Bathroom Skylight Inspiration Skylights do more than just brighten your bathroom with natural light. When skylights are positioned on your roof, they keep your bathroom fresh by expelling hot air and steam while maintaining privacy. Take advantage of a solar tax credit and save 30% when you choose a VELUX solar-powered skylight and shade for your bathroom. Talk with a Trusted Advisor
Brightening Up a Dark Bathroom Find inspiration for bathroom spaces with our before and after gallery, showing how daylight and fresh air naturally enhances smaller spaces. View Before and After Gallery
Skylight Transformation Stories Skylight Transformation Stories Use Skylights to Upgrade Any Bathroom Click below to see for yourself how designers from across the country are converting old, dark bathrooms into bright, modern ones with the use of skylights.
Privacy Your skylight is positioned to look upwards and outwards, keeping your bathroom's privacy safe down below.
Ventilation Eliminate the steam and condensation in your bathroom with fresh air skylights instead of relying on bathroom fans
Lower Electric Bill Turn off the artificial lights you have in your bathroom and soak up the free natural light from above instead.
Complimentary Design Instead of the harsh overhead light, your skylight pulls in clean light that enhances the design in your space.
Download Bathroom Guide Transform your bathroom into a luminous, refreshing sanctuary with VELUX skylights. Elevate your living space with our products, designed to bring natural light, energy efficiency, and a vibrant ambiance to your home.
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Solar Powered "Fresh Air" Skylights Uses the sun's energy to open and close automatically Perfect for bathrooms as it naturally expels hot air and steam without having to rely on an electric fan Get 30% off on a product and installation when you take advantage of a Federal Solar Tax Credit* Learn more about Solar Powered "Fresh Air" Skylights
Electric "Fresh Air" Skylights Uses electricity to open and close automatically Comes with an insect screen and rain sensor to protect against bugs and inclement weather Can be paired with a solar shade to control the amount of incoming light Learn more about Electric "Fresh Air" Skylights
Fixed Skylights Designed to provide bright, abundant natural light to your bathroom Can be paired with a solar shade to control the amount of incoming light Comes with our industry-leading 10-year warranty Learn more Fixed Skylights
Sun Tunnel® Skylights Provides bright, natural light that can be installed within a day Perfect for smaller bathrooms or for extra light in tight spaces Can be paired with a Solar Night Light for all-night illumination and to save 30% off product and installation with the Federal Solar Tax Credit Learn more about Sun Tunnel Skylights
Most asked questions Why is natural light in our bathroom better than artificial light? We often hear that it's better to get ready in natural light. But why? Natural light comes in as an evenly diffused, white light as compared to artificial light that gives off a yellow-tinted color. Why do bathrooms need ventilation? One of the biggest reasons why bathrooms need ventilation is to remove the moisture that builds up in the space during a shower. Reducing the humidity is key in eliminating the havoc water can cause to your bathroom walls and the accumulation of mold. Additionally, ventilation helps draw out stale odor that oftentimes lingers around in our bathroom. Aren't bathroom fans required by building codes? In most municipalities' building codes, there is not a hard line on requiring bathroom exhaust fans. Although ventilation in bathrooms is required, it can be from either an opening window or a fan. Should I be worried about condensation in my bathroom? Condensation is a moisture problem caused by excessive water trapped in a room. Most people believe skylights contribute to condensation issues because you see the mist appear on the window pane, but skylights actually help eliminate condensation. By opening your fresh air skylight, you allow the moist, warm air to flow out of the room. How do VELUX skylights prevent condensation from forming? Our skylights are designed with several layers of protection that fight against condensation. • They open: releasing warm, moist air • Insulated: the wood sash and frame used in the skylight is an excellent natural insulator unlike metal or vinyl. • Energy efficient glass: VELUX skylights are available with Low-E insulated glass. Low-E keeps the interior glass pane warmer, lessening the chance of condensation forming. • Gasket system: should condensation occur, VELUX skylights are equipped with exclusive gasket system that drains condensation from the outside. My bathroom space is too small to install a skylight, do I have options? When ceiling space is limited in a bathroom you still have options! Instead of a traditional skylight, a Sun Tunnel® Skylight can go in your space. It brings in all the benefits of natural light without taking up too much room. Learn more about VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights. I heard skylights leak, is that true? When skylights first came out, they were prone to leaks which gave them a pretty bad name. Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, VELUX manufactures skylights with a three-layer water protection that prevents any leaks. Plus, we added an installation warranty to all products installed with our skylight flashing system because we believe in our three layer water protection. Learn more about our warranties. What warranties are offered? As the world leader in roof windows and skylights, we stand behind our products with an industry-leading warranty; it's been a commitment we've kept for over 75 years. Here's our complete warranty guide. Are there options to add a shade to my skylight? Yes, our skylights are designed to have a stylish shade fitted to them. We offer two types of shades: light filtering, and Venetian. Each style of shade comes with its own unique selection of color and patterns for you to choose from.
Why is natural light in our bathroom better than artificial light? We often hear that it's better to get ready in natural light. But why? Natural light comes in as an evenly diffused, white light as compared to artificial light that gives off a yellow-tinted color.
Why do bathrooms need ventilation? One of the biggest reasons why bathrooms need ventilation is to remove the moisture that builds up in the space during a shower. Reducing the humidity is key in eliminating the havoc water can cause to your bathroom walls and the accumulation of mold. Additionally, ventilation helps draw out stale odor that oftentimes lingers around in our bathroom.
Aren't bathroom fans required by building codes? In most municipalities' building codes, there is not a hard line on requiring bathroom exhaust fans. Although ventilation in bathrooms is required, it can be from either an opening window or a fan.
Should I be worried about condensation in my bathroom? Condensation is a moisture problem caused by excessive water trapped in a room. Most people believe skylights contribute to condensation issues because you see the mist appear on the window pane, but skylights actually help eliminate condensation. By opening your fresh air skylight, you allow the moist, warm air to flow out of the room. How do VELUX skylights prevent condensation from forming? Our skylights are designed with several layers of protection that fight against condensation. • They open: releasing warm, moist air • Insulated: the wood sash and frame used in the skylight is an excellent natural insulator unlike metal or vinyl. • Energy efficient glass: VELUX skylights are available with Low-E insulated glass. Low-E keeps the interior glass pane warmer, lessening the chance of condensation forming. • Gasket system: should condensation occur, VELUX skylights are equipped with exclusive gasket system that drains condensation from the outside.
My bathroom space is too small to install a skylight, do I have options? When ceiling space is limited in a bathroom you still have options! Instead of a traditional skylight, a Sun Tunnel® Skylight can go in your space. It brings in all the benefits of natural light without taking up too much room. Learn more about VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights.
I heard skylights leak, is that true? When skylights first came out, they were prone to leaks which gave them a pretty bad name. Nowadays, with the advancement of technology, VELUX manufactures skylights with a three-layer water protection that prevents any leaks. Plus, we added an installation warranty to all products installed with our skylight flashing system because we believe in our three layer water protection. Learn more about our warranties.
What warranties are offered? As the world leader in roof windows and skylights, we stand behind our products with an industry-leading warranty; it's been a commitment we've kept for over 75 years. Here's our complete warranty guide.
Are there options to add a shade to my skylight? Yes, our skylights are designed to have a stylish shade fitted to them. We offer two types of shades: light filtering, and Venetian. Each style of shade comes with its own unique selection of color and patterns for you to choose from.