Lantern Roofs: Bringing More Natural Light into Your Home

Natural light can completely transform a living space. Rooms with natural light feel more welcoming, appear larger, and create a stronger connection to the outdoors. One of the best ways to add light to your home is with a lantern roof. It’s a simple addition that can dramatically affect any property.

Whether you’re building a new extension, upgrading an orangery, or adding a modern conservatory, a lantern roof could be the perfect solution for bringing more daylight into your living space.

What is a Lantern Roof?

A lantern roof is an elevated glass structure that sits on top of a flat roof, creating a focal point that floods the room below with natural light. Made up of multiple glazed panels supported by a slim framework, these structures add height, light, and architectural interest.

Wellbeing and Health

There is an established connection between natural light and our mental and physical wellbeing. Exposure to natural daylight helps regulate our body clocks, improves mood, and can even boost vitamin D production. In the UK, where winter days are short and often grey, maximising natural light in our homes becomes particularly important.

Transforming Your Living Space

Beyond the health benefits, natural light transforms how a room looks and feels:

• It makes spaces appear larger and more open
• It showcases the colours of your décor and furnishings
• It reduces the need for artificial lighting, potentially saving on energy bills

A lantern roof brings massive amounts of daylight into areas that might otherwise feel dark or enclosed. This is particularly valuable in deeper rooms where traditional windows can’t provide sufficient illumination.

A roof lantern creates a stunning focal point for extensions, kitchens, and living room spaces while delivering practical benefits. Many homeowners find that these spaces become their favourite parts of the house, drawing family and visitors to gather beneath the natural light.

Easy Maintenance and Longevity

One practical benefit of our lantern roofs is their easy maintenance requirements. The aluminium frame needs just occasional cleaning, while the glass is designed to stay clear with minimal effort.

The robust construction and quality materials mean these lanterns are built to last, providing many years of enjoyment and added value to your home.

Renaissance Conservatories’ Lantern Roof Options

At Renaissance Conservatories, we provide high-quality lantern roofs designed to meet your specific requirements. Here’s what makes our lantern roofs special:

Premium Construction and Materials

Our lantern roofs are crafted from thermally broken aluminium, which offers several key advantages:

• Exceptional strength allowing for a slim framework and maximum glass
• Superior thermal performance – over 500 times more efficient than standard aluminium systems
• Excellent durability and weather resistance
• Contemporary appearance with clean lines

The thermally broken design significantly reduces heat transfer between the inside and outside of your home, minimising the risk of condensation and helping maintain a comfortable temperature all year round.

Size Options to Suit Your Home

We understand that every home is different, which is why we offer various design options:

• Traditional rectangular lanterns
• Contemporary square lanterns
• Two or three-way designs
• Bespoke sizes up to 3m x 6m to suit large areas

Our lanterns feature a ridge that’s 66% smaller than many other systems, resulting in slimmer sightlines and better views. This modern, streamlined appearance complements both traditional and contemporary homes.

Design Features

To ensure your lantern roof perfectly complements your home, we offer the following design features:

• Choice of external colours (including popular options like White and Anthracite Grey)
• Crisp White internal finish to match any interior décor
• Various glass types to manage solar heat reflection and energy efficiency
• Different size specifications to match your space

Each lantern roof is made bespoke to your requirements, ensuring it fits perfectly with your property and meets your needs.

The Elevate Lantern Roof System

We offer the Elevate lantern roof from Liniar, representing the cutting edge of roof lantern design. This sophisticated system offers:

• More glass area than traditional lanterns
• Slim sightlines for excellent visuals
• Exceptional thermal efficiency with Liniar’s EnergyPlus twin-walled caps
• Innovative technology, including the patented Glazing Stop system for added security

Popular Applications for Lantern Roofs

Our customers choose lantern roofs for various applications:

Kitchen Extensions

A popular choice is to incorporate a lantern roof into a kitchen extension. This floods the space with natural daylight, creating an airy, inviting environment where families can gather. Many homeowners position their dining table directly underneath the lantern.

Orangeries

Lantern roofs are a classic feature of orangeries, providing the perfect balance of light and solid construction. The combination creates a versatile living space that feels more substantial than a conservatory while benefiting from abundant natural light.

Extensions

Adding a lantern to an extension transforms what could be a dark space into a bright, uplifting room. The added height also creates a sense of spaciousness and architectural interest.

Talk to Us About Adding a Lantern Roof to Your Home

If you’re considering adding more natural light to your home with a lantern roof, we’d be delighted to help. Based in Newton Abbot, we serve homeowners across Devon.

To discuss your lantern roof project and receive a quotation, you can call us on 01626 333 393, email us at info@renaissanceconservatories.co.uk, or use our online contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to install a lantern roof?

Most lantern roof installations take 2-3 days, depending on the size and complexity. We always aim to minimise disruption to your home during the installation process.

Do lantern roofs affect the insulation of my home?

Our thermally broken aluminium lantern roofs are designed with energy efficiency in mind. They maintain comfortable temperatures and reduce heat loss.

Can a lantern roof be added to my existing home/conservatory/extension?

In most cases, yes. We can assess your existing roof structure to determine if it can support a lantern roof. We follow all installation guidelines when adding lantern roofs to properties.

What’s the difference between roof lanterns, skylights, and rooflights?

Skylights and rooflights are flat glass panels fitted flush with your roof, while roof lanterns are raised structures with an aluminium roof framework supporting multiple glass panels. One of the key benefits of roof lanterns is they add architectural interest and let in significantly more natural light than flat alternatives.

Why choose aluminium roof lanterns for your home?

Contemporary roof lanterns feature sleeker designs with slimmer frameworks and clear glass for uninterrupted views of the outside world while offering excellent thermal performance. The perfect roof lantern balances aesthetics with practicality, and our contemporary lanterns achieve this with clean lines and minimal visible structure.

What customisation options are available for roof lanterns?

Our roof lanterns come in various sizes and shapes with flexible width options to suit different spaces. We offer several colour options, allowing you to match your existing property style. Each lantern is manufactured to your exact specifications, ensuring it complements your home perfectly.