Install a tubular skylight in these places
Posted by Solatube on Jun 5th 2025
Tubular skylights are incredibly versatile daylighting solutions, capable of bringing natural light into nearly any interior space in your home. Unlike traditional skylights, their compact and adaptable design allows them to illuminate areas that windows and conventional skylights simply cannot reach, transforming even the darkest corners.
Here are some quick tips on where tubular skylights shine brightest in a home:
- They are ideal for windowless interior rooms like bathrooms and hallways.
- Consider them for closets and pantries to eliminate the need for artificial light during the day.
- Kitchens and living areas can benefit from enhanced ambient light.
- Garages and utility rooms become brighter and more functional.
- Any space lacking direct natural light is a perfect candidate.
Tubular skylights, like Solatube Daylighting Systems, offer unmatched versatility for illuminating nearly any room. Unlike traditional skylights, their compact design channels light through a highly reflective tube to even windowless areas such as bathrooms, hallways, and closets. This advanced reflective technology brings in maximum light with minimal heat transfer, a key "light not heat" benefit distinguishing Solatube [1]. Beyond illuminating dark spaces, they enhance kitchens and living areas, reducing reliance on electric lights.
Here are some detailed techniques and product-focused recommendations for specific installations:
- Bathrooms and Laundry Rooms, these often-humid and windowless spaces become bright and airy with a Solatube 160 DS Daylighting System. Natural light can also help inhibit mold growth by reducing reliance on damp, dark conditions.
- Eliminate dark, unwelcoming corridors with a strategically placed tubular skylight. The consistent, soft glow from a Solatube 290 DS Daylighting System can make these transitional areas safer and more pleasant.
- Closets and pantries, stop fumbling for clothes or groceries in the dark. A compact tubular skylight can fully illuminate these storage areas, making organization effortless and eliminating the need for a light switch during the day.
- Kitchens and living areas, while these rooms often have windows, a Solatube system can provide balanced, glare-free ambient light. This reduces the need for overhead electric lights and enhances the true colors of your decor.
- Garages and basements, you can transform these often-overlooked spaces into functional, well-lit areas. Even a partially buried basement can benefit from a Solatube system that routes light down to create a more inviting environment.
Don't let dark rooms dim your home's potential. Solatube's versatile tubular skylights offer an efficient and elegant way to flood virtually any space with invigorating natural light, enhancing comfort and reducing energy costs. Explore the possibilities and discover how Solatube solutions can transform your living environment. Learn more about how natural light can brighten every corner of your home on our Online store and discover the right solution for your unique spaces.