Choosing the Right Skylight

A skylight is a great way to bring natural air and light into any space. But with so many models out there, how do you know which one to choose?

Well, it might help to start with the room where you want to install the skylight, so you can look at models and features to find the best skylight to fit your needs.


Remember that VELUX Skylight models that open allow you to maximize natural light and airflow, cutting your electricity usage and reducing your electric bills.

Browse by Room

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Attic/Bonus Room 
  • Hallway & Staircase
  • Closet

Choose Skylights That:

  • Bring in natural light to reduce need for artificial lights. Skylights will also make the space feel more open and inviting
  • Can open to remove cooking smells and moisture and bring in fresh air

  • Some newer skylight models have a remote-control sensor so they can automatically open and close to adjust to the conditions in the room

Best Kitchen Skylight Options

Solar Venting Skylights

Electric Venting Skylights

Manual Venting Skylights

Choose Skylights That:

  • Let in natural light - this will allow to use less electricity
  • Can open to let in fresh air. Bathrooms can become damp, so you'll want ventilation to get rid of moisture and unpleasant odors.

  • Some newer skylight models have a remote-control sensor so they can automatically open and close to adjust to the conditions in the room

Best Bathroom Skylight Options

Solar Venting Skylights

Electric Venting Skylights

Manual Venting Skylights

Choose Skylights That:

  • Natural light – sunlight during daylight hours and moonlight at night. You'll enjoy sleeping under the stars.
  • Ventilation so you get a continuous flow of natural, fresh air as you naturally regulate the temperature in the room.

  • Concerned about privacy? No need to worry! With accessories like blinds, you can easily shut the world out with a press of a button. And there are blackout options available for sensitive sleepers!

Best Bedroom Skylight Options

Solar Venting Skylights

Electric Venting Skylights

Manual Venting Skylights

Choose Skylights That:

  • Allow natural light to flow through, reducing the need for electric lighting. If your living room is smaller, skylights are a great way to make it feel larger and more open
  • Open to provide fresh air and naturally regulate the temperature in the space

  • With accessories like blinds, you can easily control the amount of light to create the perfect atmosphere – from bright and sunny daytime get togethers to creating a movie-theater ambience for movie night!

Best Living Room Skylight Options

Solar Venting Skylights

Electric Venting Skylights

Manual Venting Skylights

Choose Skylights That:

  • With minimal sources of light, an attic is usually dark, dusty and even a bit scary. And bonus rooms can be tucked away into a part of the house where lighting isn't optimal.
  • Let in the natural light and breathe new life into these rooms! Turn them into livable spaces, adding square footage to your home

  • If you're thinking about converting one of these rooms into a bedroom, consider a roof window. Some models are wide enough to act as an additional exit in case of an emergency (to satisfy building codes)

Best Attics & Bonus Room Skylight Options

Solar Venting Skylights

Electric Venting Skylights

Manual Venting Skylights

Top Hinged Roof Windows

Center Pivot Roof Windows

Roof Access Windows

Balcony Roof Windows

Choose Skylights That:

  • Hallways and other interior rooms may be dark since they don't get a lot of natural light
  • Let natural light in to brighten up these rooms
  • Open to maximize air flow – staircases are usually in the center of the house so investing in a skylight that opens is a good option to maximize air flow

Best Hallway & Staircase Skylight Options

Fixed Skylights

Rigid Sun Tunnels

Manual Venting Skylights

Choose Skylights That:

  • closets and other small spaces don't typically have windows making them dark and feel even more confined
  • Bring natural light in to brighten these spaces making them feel larger and more inviting. And with skylights, you won't have to worry about leaving the light on when you exit the room (yep, it happens to us too!)

Best Closet Skylight Options

Fixed Skylights

Rigid Sun Tunnels