To get an expert perspective on the room reveals this season, we asked Steph Ottavio, winner of The Block 2023, to take a closer look alongside Carl, our VELUX skylight expert. Together, they explore how the teams have approached natural light in their bathrooms and the role VELUX skylights can play in creating brighter, more open spaces.
Watch Steph and Carl explore House 4's winning bathroom and discover how the VELUX skylight became an integral part of the design. The result is an impressive lightwell that transforms the feel of the room, with Steph describing it as a "really great execution of a large form fixed skylight".
House 4: A winning bathroom filled with natural light.
House 4's winning family bathroom is a strong example of how a skylight can become an integral part of the overall design.
The room features one large fixed VELUX skylight, positioned to bring an abundance of natural light into the space. The result is a bathroom that feels brighter and more open, while allowing the skylight itself to become a considered part of the space.
For Steph, the execution of the large-form skylight was a standout detail of the space, describing it as a "really great execution of a large form fixed skylight" and highlighting the "impressive lightwell" it creates.
The large skylight demonstrates how bringing daylight in from above can influence the entire experience of a bathroom. Rather than relying solely on traditional windows, a VELUX skylight can introduce natural light from above and influence the entire experience of a space. Courtney & Sev have created a more open and inviting space while maintaining privacy.
House 5: Daylight, fresh air and privacy.
Rick and Tayla in House 5 also specified a VELUX skylight in their family bathroom, taking a different approach to creating a light-filled and comfortable space.
One of the key advantages of a skylight in a bathroom is the ability to combine three important benefits: daylight, ventilation and privacy. With a VELUX skylight, homeowners can introduce natural light from above while maintaining the privacy that is important in bathrooms. An opening skylight can also provide fresh air and ventilation from humid air of a bathroom and shower.
In House 5, the introduction of natural light helps the bathroom feel open and connected, rather than enclosed, bringing greater depth and dimension to the finishes and helping to create a more elevated and luxurious feel.
Together, House 4 and House 5 demonstrate the different ways VELUX skylights can be incorporated in functional bathroom design.
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