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Enhance Your Architectural Details
Taking advantage of the roof’s slope, a wall of roof balcony windows turns the upstairs lounge into a true sunroom. Smooth curvy chairs pair with a sleek pedestal table for a casual dining area, hangout and the perfect spot to play board games.
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Create an Instant Balcony
Ready to level up your view? Not only do these incredible roof balcony windows bring the outdoors in with tons of natural light pouring into the lounge, but they also transform from window to balcony in seconds. When not in use, the balcony fits flush against the roofline for a sleek exterior look.
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Mix and Match Your Skylights
The roof balcony skylights make a major statement and truly open up an interior space, but don’t underestimate the value of smaller skylights. A quartet of top-hinged skylights deliver sunshine to the first floor.
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Air Your Home With Ease
When the roof balcony windows are closed, they have a unique ventilation flap that allows in fresh, filtered air. You can even set up a ventilation timer on your remote control for regular automated home airing.
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Play With Neutrals
The upstairs media lounge is a bright and airy space (thanks in large part to those gorgeous roof balcony windows!) for the whole family and all their friends to gather. Layers of neutral textiles in a variety of patterns make for an ultra-comfy retreat.
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Take a Walk on the Bright Side
The catwalk over the dining room is not simply for strutting from the media lounge to the covered deck. It also highlights some of the home’s best architectural details, including the eight solar-powered skylights with shades. The chic sustainable solution lets you control the amount of light that comes into each room.
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Open Up Your Space
The vaulted ceiling elevates the open-concept home, creating a completely spacious vibe. Novel spring-loaded cables pair with black handrails for the modern catwalk design — a gorgeous spot to take in the views on the first floor and the sunshine up above.
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A Place to Escape
Painted a dark rich black, the primary bedroom is a restful retreat complete with wall-to-wall closets and entertainment center. To bring in the outside rays, four solar-powered skylights are easily opened and closed with a remote or smartphone app.
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Comfort in Rain or Shine
To balance out the deep hues of the primary bedroom, the well-placed skylights usher in beautiful skies and sunbeams. And no need to worry when those skies turn cloudy, a rain sensor automatically closes the skylights at the first sign of rain.
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Illuminate the Bathroom
Bathrooms tend to be some of the darkest spaces in our homes, but with the help of sun tunnels, they feel fresher and brighter. Sun tunnels are more cost effective than a traditional skylight so you can get the benefit of natural light without breaking the bank.
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Make It Pretty and Practical
Sophisticated and functional, the mudroom is grounded with a mix of octagon and square tiles in onyx black. Soft brown paint defines the laundry nook, which is well organized with shelves and hooks for the daily chore. A sun tunnel overhead brightens the space, and its low-profile design doesn’t interrupt the exterior roofline.
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Take In the Day
Right off the catwalk is the upstairs covered deck — the perfect spot to curl up with a book and take in the gorgeous Texas surroundings. Each smart skylight has a motorized shade to block the sun when needed.
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Sitting in the Shade
Right off the catwalk is the upstairs covered deck — the perfect spot to curl up with a book and take in the gorgeous Texas surroundings. Each smart skylight has a motorized shade to block the sun when needed.
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Stay Cool
Those Texas days can get hot, so having a covered spot out of the sun to relax is essential. Rows of skylights are easy to open with a push of a button and allow for a lovely cross breeze on warm days.
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Cooking in Light
A spiral staircase leads down from the covered deck to the patio, which is outfitted with a luxe outdoor kitchen — complete with a state-of-the-art grill, cooktop and outdoor refrigerator. Linear, top-hinged skylights provide plenty of natural light and also feature solar shades for keeping the sun at bay when it’s too hot.
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Bring on the Brilliance
The backyard of HGTV Smart Home 2025 is the perfect place to escape from the daily grind and get a look at the stunning black-and-white exterior. Skylights are all installed on the rear facade and maintain the sleek roofline while adding gorgeous light and energy efficiency to the home.