Jennifer Sheahan: How to brighten your home using skylights and sun tunnels

'In an ideal world, every living space would have at least one skylight,' says the Home of the Year winner

Left, the skylight in the chimney breast of Jennifer Sheahan's home and, right, how the the light floods in inside on the landing.

This is truly one of my favourite topics — brightening up houses with skylights. Every home in my ideal world would have at least one skylight. In the realm of interior design, the interplay between light and space is paramount. 

When it comes to infusing interiors with a sense of expansiveness and warmth, few elements can rival the transformative power of skylights. They not only illuminate rooms with natural light but also serve as striking design statements.