Homebuilding & Renovating

ROOF LANTERNS

A roof lantern is a mainly glass structure that sits on a flat roof, bathing the room below in light.

Sometimes described as a conservatory in miniature, roof lanterns are structures made up of separate panes of glazing set within a frame as facets.

Popular spots to position a roof lantern include above dining tables and over islands or peninsulas in large kitchens. Generally, it makes sense to keep any overhead lighting fairly central, unless there is a specific reason to

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