Living Room Inspiration

The place where you spend most of your time should be the place that provides you the most comfort and convenience. Bring your living room to life with natural light and fresh air from above. Skylights splash your living room in bright, uninhibited light to make your living room décor pop with color and life.

View Our Before and After Living Room Gallery

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Brightening Up a Dark Living Room

Check out our before and after gallery to see the impact natural light from a skylight can have on a living room.

Skylight Transformation Stories

Use Skylights to Upgrade Any Living Room

Click below to see how designers from across the country are modernizing their living spaces for more natural light, injecting new life into one the most important gathering spaces.

Why are skylights essential in your living room?

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Color Boost

Natural light brings out the colors on your wall and furniture, capturing the true look and feel of your living room.
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Light Control

Whether you're watching a movie or taking a nap, control the levels of light with VELUX blinds made to fit with your skylight.

Lower Electric Bill

Between the natural light and venting, skylights help lower your energy bill by turning off the air conditioner and lights.

Complimentary Design

Instead of the harsh overhead light, your skylight pulls in clean light that enhances the design in your space.
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Most asked questions

Why is natural light in our living room better than artificial light?

Unlike the harsh glare and yellow-tinted color produced by artificial light, your skylight provides clear, white light which brings out the true colors of your décor and space.

What if the light causes too much of a glare?

We offer a wide selection of blinds designed to fit your skylight to let you control the amount of light in your room. They are available in two different styles: light filtering, or venetian. Also, we offer a wide array of colors and designs so you can pick the one that most matches your décor.

I have central air, do I really need a venting skylight?

A venting skylight can help your air conditioner work less. Opening the skylight helps to remove warmer air trapped at the top of your ceiling, lessen the amount of cool air needed to be produced by an air conditioner.

I'm not sure I want a skylight in my space, what are my other options?

If you're not looking to add a "window to your roof," we do offer the options of installing Sun Tunnel® skylights instead. This products brings in all the pure, natural light you would normal get with a traditional skylight, but it doesn't take away from your ceiling space. Learn more about VELUX Sun Tunnel® Skylights.

Where should I put my skylight?

Knowing where to install your skylight has it challenges and depend on certain elements of your home. We know this, which is why we've partnered with certified VELUX skylight professionals who will survey your home and offer you their advice on the best spot for your skylight. Find an installer in your area, today.

If I open my skylights, what about bugs?

We've all been there with the dreaded fly stuck in the car dilemma, and imagining that flying around in your living room seems worse. Luckily, your venting skylight comes with the option for you to add an insect screen to keep those pesky critters out while letting all the clean air in.

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.