Solarium, Sunroom & Skylights

Main entryway. Dark and somewhat less than inviting. This was a little unusual for two reasons. The additional light desired was for an exterior space, and also it was an architectural afterthought.

Notice the additional light beneath the eves in this second photo. We’ve seen skylights used this way as part of the original architectural design of an entryway on a house, but not too many remodels.

The rough-openings are prepared.

And the nonoperable skylights are installed.

The openings are trimmed out with finish materials and moldings.
Remember the Mediterranean themed architecture that was so prevalent back in the 1980s?

All the wood paneling, the heavy beams, the dimensionally large, dark-stained trim, dark doors and woodwork overkill? It seemed to us as though the pendulum swung the other direction in the 90’s, with many folks asking; “what were we thinking?” We want more light!