There is no doubt that skylights are often viewed as practical additions, but they can also be dramatic and captivating showstoppers that fill the room with a sense of excitement and architectural beauty. A skylight in the bathroom can add to the overall opulence of the room and accentuate the spa-style splendor that you are shooting for while bringing in the dynamic shades of sunset and the star-studded sky as you take a refreshing dip! It is more the placement of the skylight and the design of the bathroom that shape this look of extravagance than the size of the skylight itself.

One of the biggest reasons for the growing popularity of skylights is the fact that they revamp the look of the room and highlight the necessary features without actually disturbing the theme or the style of the room. Skylights are pretty much windows that open up the roof towards the sky, and hence you will not have to worry about how well they fit in with the existing bathroom from an aesthetic perspective. Most modern skylight trims can be custom-crafted to match the color scheme or the dominant material used in the bathroom, making them a natural extension of the space.

Much like in the case of windows, skylights are also rated for UV protection and thermal efficiency, and the better the rating, the more protection you get from the elements.

While grand bathrooms with expansive skylights often make up product brochures and magazine covers, the smaller units that light up the tiny bathrooms are the real workhorses. If you have a dark, small bathroom with no windows, a skylight is the best way to really enliven the place. If a direct skylight is not possible, then at least explore the possibility of a tubular sun tunnel skylight to illuminate the small area.

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