Brightening a Family Home - Naturally

BACKGROUND: The family’s home in Greater Manchester had always felt a bit dark inside— especially the living room and bathrooms, where there wasn’t much natural light. Like many families, they were looking for a way to brighten things up and make the space more comfortable and usable, without having to do a full renovation. The living room, despite being central to daily life, felt dim during the day— even with the lights on. The bathroom also lacked ventilation, leading to moisture buildup and mold. The homeowners wanted to address both issues without compromising their home’s structure, design, or budget.

CHALLENGE: The home’s family room, despite being central to daily life, felt dim during the day—even with electric lights on. The bathroom also lacked ventilation, leading to moisture buildup. The homeowners wanted to address both issues without compromising their home’s structure, design, or budget.

SOLUTION: Solatube’s Brighten Up® Series was selected to solve both the daylighting and ventilation challenges. A Solatube certified installer added a tubular daylighting system to the family room, bringing in an abundance of natural light. To create a more flexible living space, the unit was fitted with a Daylight Dimmer, giving the family control over brightness for movie nights and relaxing evenings.

In the bathroom, a Solatube unit with an integrated ventilation add-on provided daylight and moisture control in one elegant solution— eliminating the need for a separate exhaust fan and improving indoor air quality.

INSTALLATION PROCESS: The entire installation process was fast, clean, and minimally disruptive. Unlike traditional skylights that can take days to install and may require significant structural changes, the Solatube systems were installed in just a few hours—with no need for drywall, painting, or patching. The pre-engineered components fit seamlessly into the roof and ceiling, allowing the certified technician to complete both the daylighting and ventilation upgrades in a single day.

RESULTS: The transformation was immediate. The family room now glows with daylight, creating a warm and inviting space ideal for reading, entertaining, or spending time together. The dimmer gives them the ability to adjust light levels with ease, adding a touch of luxury to everyday moments. In the bathroom, the combination of daylight and ventilation enhanced comfort and functionality, removing moisture effectively while also eliminating the harsh glare of artificial lights.

This project demonstrates how Solatube’s innovative solutions deliver more than light—they enhance wellness, energy efficiency, and everyday living