When we bought the house a couple of years ago, I immediately realized that the attic is not just a place to store old boxes. There is quite a lot of space there, and I immediately had the idea to turn it into an art studio. The only thing that gets in the way is the lack of light. Electric lighting does not create the right atmosphere, and windows on the roof slopes, as I understand it, could change everything dramatically. Has anyone installed such windows yet? I wonder how much this affects the thermal insulation and how difficult it is to find reliable solutions, especially given our climate.
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That sounds exactly like the process we went through. Our attic had loads of unused space, and I had the same idea — to turn it into a creative studio. But the lighting was awful. Artificial light just doesn’t have the same effect, especially when you’re working on something visual or mood-dependent like art.
We decided to install roof windows on both slopes, and it completely changed the room. Natural light transformed the space into something bright, open, and inspiring — it finally felt like part of the house.
I had the same concern about thermal insulation, especially since we’re in a climate with cold winters and hot spells in summer. We chose fixed frameless skylights from Regal Glass Group, and they’ve been great. They’re UKCA & BS certified, made with solar control and thermally insulated glass, so the room stays comfortable year-round — no cold drafts in winter or stuffiness in summer.
Finding reliable products wasn’t hard once we knew what to look for. The challenge was just planning placement to get the best light without overexposure. But once installed, it felt like the attic became the best room in the house.