Brightening Your Extensions with Roof Lanterns

You can’t beat a bit of natural light, can you? It instantly makes your home more aesthetic and is great for snapping some pictures. It’s a known fact that a lighter space can lift your mood and make you feel happier, and we all need a pick-me-up sometimes.

There are things that you can do which will work hand-in-hand with your new lantern and give your room that finished touch. Roof lanterns are great for this, and if you’re looking to brighten your home for the upcoming winter months, then this blog will tell you how to exactly do that!

Pair the right furniture

If you’ve recently had a roof lantern installed or considering one, you need to pair it with the right furniture. They are modern and unique, so removing darker furniture and replacing it with a more neutral colour will play into a lantern’s favour. It’s estimated that a roof lantern brings twice the natural light an ordinary conservatory does, so you will instantly be transforming your room!

Depending on the position of your room, choosing the right furniture can be a struggle. Will you place your new sofa directly under the lantern or further back? Our lanterns come in different shapes which are tailored to the style of the room and how much light you want. Whilst you’re deciding on what sofa to get, think of a colour scheme which is going to match your room, for example, colour of the walls.

Fresh coat of paint

Whilst we’re on the topic of wall colours, think of having a touch up on the walls!

Similarly to furniture, having a fresh coat of paint can work wonders for brightening a room with a roof lantern. Often, clients of ours have neutral colours such as white and magnolia walls because they complement the natural light which comes through the skylight. Having a darker room almost defeats the object of having a lantern unless it’s mixed between a dark and a light colour. A fresh coat of paint will allow your extension to reap the rewards all year round; think of those crisp winter mornings where the sun is shining, and the grass is frozen!

Aesthetic appeal

There’s nothing better than entering a room which is aesthetically pleasing. A roof lantern can almost guarantee that, as long as you’ve followed the two above tips! If you’re worried that a roof lantern won’t suit your home, branch out and seek advice; chances are it will! It’s nice to pair a skylight with oat colours and matching cushions/sofas. This will make winter that little bit easier to get through for those of you who are summer lovers.

It’s amazing how much a roof lantern can do to your extension, it really can transform an old, dank room into a show room. Simply adding one will increase the value of your home and boost your Vitamin D levels. If you’d like some more information about our services here at Aliwood, contact us today!