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If you are looking for a great remodeling and design idea that will not only increase the value of your home but will also make it more energy efficient then look no further. In addition to enhancing your home’s architectural magnificence, skylights and ceiling windows, along with a plethora of other “high window” designs, are a primary part of the framework of a stunning home.

I have literally walked into Phoenix homes that had such a lack of lighting that they were a little daunting, especially considering that the homeowners did not like to keep on artificial lighting during the day so that they could keep their energy bills down. Does this sound a little like your home?

With so much sunlight here during the summer, I wonder, why sit in the dark? Home builders in the Phoenix construction industry know how to handle window installation–one trick is to build them on the North and South walls of the home. These sides of the home receive less direct sunlight and therefore keep the home cooler.

If you are considering some remodeling ideas or if you are building a new home, think about installing skylights and ceiling windows in these areas:

In closets and garages. Installing small circular skylights in these areas greatly increases light flow and minimizes the use of artificial light. They are typically very dark areas. Skylights will not only brighten them up with a little sunshine, but will add to the design of each of these spaces.

By the banister. If you have a stairwell with cool metal banisters, a grand staircase, or some other exquisite design you want to show off, then skylights can shed light on this often low lit area of your home. If your stairwell is on an angle, introducing skylights can make for an even more interesting and architecturally daring design. Skylights come in different shapes as well, so you could place triangular skylights with your rectangular windows for a dynamic look.

Above and beyond. The angular dimensions of vaulted ceilings are made to look even more intricate and sophisticated with modern skylights, ribbon windows, and other ceiling window designs. Ribbon windows are a popular choice for kitchens. Ribbon windows are a string, or “ribbon” of windows in a row, set close to the ceiling. They let light shine right into your kitchen accentuating your beautifully textured cabinets or ceiling design.

If you want your home to be one of a kind, home builders in every city, including top rated Phoenix contractors, can design unique, custom lighting elements that take advantage of a home’s structural design.