leaky skylight, new lighting, a new built-in for linens and fresh paint give this upper stairhall a crisp makeover.
Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography
Skylight to draw the cooler air from the lower floors.
Skylight in stairwell to bring in more natural
Skylights would be great in 2nd floor baths
like the skylights that can open
leaky skylight, new lighting, a new built-in for linens and fresh paint give this upper stair hall a crisp makeover," Smith says.
4. Increase natural light and air flow. Properly placed skylights and windows allow more natural light to stream into homes, reducing reliance on artificial light as well
operable skylight above the stairway. When open, the skylight will draw the cooler air from the lower floors up, keeping the top floor cooler in the process.
k skylight provides more visual interest than a plain sheet of glass would.
This bridge sits below a long skylight that brings light to the path and the larger space. The glass block helps make the bridge and the movement across the space special.
glass-block skylight that follows the exterior walls. With indoor bridges, it is often the case that what lies at the end is of some importance, such as the master bedroom, so the special journey is appropriate. A bathroom at the end of this hallway, for example, wouldn't make much sense.
Install Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) or Skylights
The very first thing we did was have tubular daylighting devices installed. These are sort of like mini
Install Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) or Skylights
The very first thing we did was have tubular daylighting devices installed. These are sort of like mini skylights. To quote Lindsey M. Roberts from her ideabook specifically on the subject, TDDs "are reflective
Hall rugs and pictures. Also skylights
skylights in hallway... future idea of upstairs hallway???
(TDDs) or SkylightsThe very first thing we did was have tubular daylighting devices installed. These are sort of like mini skylights. To quote Lindsey M. Roberts from her ideabook specifically on the subject, TDDs "are reflective cylinders or pipes installed between the roof and ceiling, with a clear plastic
vertical skylights keep it from feeling claustrophobic.
Consider skylights when arranging your layout. Do you like to read the morning paper in bed? Place your bed beneath the skylights. If you’d prefer natural light while getting ready for the day, arrange your space so your vanity sits under the