Skylights from Skydome Skylight Systems help to bring natural light into bathrooms and can work well as a design feature, brightening colours and creating an illusion of space, while still retaining privacy and saving energy.
Bathrooms often have limited natural lighting, as windows are usually small and frosted to retain privacy. Natural light and ventilation in a bathroom has a positive effect on the overall ambience of the room, as well as helping control mould and mildew.
Recently, two large Skydome skylights were installed in the bathroom of a architecturally-designed home in Point Frederick, on NSW’s Central Coast. Situated on the southern side of the home, the main bathroom receives all its direct natural light via the two square skylights installed above the dual basin, while still retaining privacy from the two-storey building next door.
The natural light provided by the skylights is maximised and evenly diffused around the room by the glossy white tiles and large vanity mirrors. The skylights were also positioned so light would fall on the shower recess The skylights provide enough light so that no artificial light is required during the day.
To minimise the effects of the midday sun and diffuse the light, a smoke-grey tint was chosen for the skylights’ outer glazing. In addition, the glazing used for Skydome skylights is manufactured using Skyguard™, a material that is UV-stabilised and eliminates 99 per cent of harmful UV rays.
The effect is a modern bathroom with abundant natural light that gives a sense of space and a feeling of wellbeing, while still retaining much needed privacy.