Beth Hunter, who shares her home renovation and decorating projects at homestoriesAtoZ, had a living room in the middle of her home without direct access to windows. When she decided to give the space a makeover, she knew the shiplap and white paint in her plan wouldn't go far enough to make the space feel bright and open. She decided to install two skylights, and the resulting all-day natural light makes the room glow. Learn more.

With white, light-filtering shades, she can diffuse the sunlight when needed. The skylights are the solar-powered, fresh air model, size C06 (21" W x 45 3/4" H).