Hallway Skylights

Is your hallway dark, even during the middle of the day?

Adding more light to a hallway can make a surprisingly big difference. It can make the space feel brighter, more open and more welcoming, while reducing the need to keep your lights switched on throughout the day.

The good news is that you don’t necessarily need a large traditional skylight or major roof work.

Depending on the layout of your home, MaxLight Tubular Skylights or MaxLED Solar Skylights can provide a simple and cost-effective way to brighten a dark hallway.

But which skylight should you choose?

It mainly comes down to the location of your hallway, your roof and how you want the light delivered.

When is a tubular skylight better for hallways?

A tubular skylight is generally a great option when there is a practical path between your roof and the hallway ceiling.

The rooftop dome captures natural daylight and directs it through a highly reflective passage into a ceiling diffuser below.

For maximum daylight performance, a shorter and more direct path is generally preferred, although MaxLight systems can accommodate different roof and ceiling layouts.

For hallways, the compact MaxLight ML250 is particularly well suited because it can deliver plenty of natural daylight without requiring a large opening in your roof or ceiling.

Cost-effective

Tubular skylights can brighten a hallway without the construction typically associated with larger traditional skylights.

Small roof opening

Only a relatively small roof penetration is required, making tubular skylights ideal for compact areas such as hallways.

Minimal rework

There is generally no need to construct a large skylight shaft or make major changes to your ceiling.

Installed within hours

Most straightforward MaxLight installations can be completed in around two hours, depending on roof access and the property layout.

Choosing a quality tubular skylight matters

Not every tubular skylight delivers the same level of performance.

The quality of the dome, reflective system, diffuser and roof flashing can all affect how much daylight reaches your hallway and how well the skylight performs over the long term.

This is where SolarBright’s MaxLight Tubular Skylights stand out.

Australian designed and made

MaxLight skylights are designed and manufactured in Australia by SolarBright for Australian homes and conditions.

Strong 20-year warranty

MaxLight skylights are backed by a 20-year product warranty for added long-term peace of mind.

MIRO-SILVER® reflective system

The highly reflective aluminium system offers up to 98% specular reflectance, helping efficiently transfer daylight into your hallway.

RayCatcher® dome

The specially designed RayCatcher® captures sunlight from different angles, including lower-angle morning and afternoon light.

Suits most roof types

MaxLight flashing systems are designed to suit common Australian roof types, including tiled and metal roofs.

Triple-layer diffuser

The multi-layer optical diffuser distributes daylight evenly while helping block harmful UV transmission.

Leak-resistant flashing

Purpose-designed seamless flashing helps create a secure, weather-resistant connection between the skylight and your roof.

DIY-friendly

MaxLight is designed to suit competent DIY installation, with installation instructions and the main components supplied as part of the system.

When is a solar skylight better for hallways?

There are situations where installing a tubular skylight may not be the most practical option.

Your hallway might be located away from a suitable rooftop position. There could also be roof framing, ducting or other obstacles that make creating a direct path between the roof and ceiling difficult.

This is where a MaxLED Solar Skylight can be an excellent alternative.

Instead of physically transferring natural daylight from the roof, MaxLED uses a rooftop solar panel to generate electricity.

A cable connects the solar panel to an LED diffuser installed in your hallway ceiling.

This gives you much more flexibility when choosing where the ceiling light is positioned because there is no large reflective passage connecting the roof directly to the hallway.

Like tubular skylights, solar skylights can also be installed with relatively little disruption.

Why choose SolarBright MaxLED Solar Skylights?

SolarBright’s MaxLED Solar Skylights provide a flexible solution for hallways where a tubular skylight may not suit the roof or ceiling layout.

They combine solar power with efficient LED lighting to create a bright, clean skylight-style appearance.

Australian designed

MaxLED is an Australian designed and owned solar skylight solution developed by SolarBright.

Strong warranty

The MaxLED Standard includes a 10-year solar panel warranty and a 3-year warranty on the LED light.

High performance

Choose from 250mm and 400mm options delivering approximately 1,500 and 2,000 lumens respectively.

Day and night options

Upgrade to MaxLED24 for battery-backed lighting that can continue operating at night or during a blackout.

Optional smart features

Depending on the model, options include remote control, dimming, movement sensing and battery backup.

Suits any roof type

Because there is no traditional skylight shaft or large flashing system, MaxLED can be installed across a wide range of roof types.

Easy DIY option

MaxLED is also designed to be DIY-friendly for homeowners who are comfortable working safely on roofs and completing basic installation work.

MaxLight or MaxLED: which is best for your hallway?

Both can be excellent hallway skylights, but they solve slightly different problems.

Choose MaxLight when you want genuine natural daylight and there is a suitable path between your roof and hallway ceiling.

Choose MaxLED when you need greater flexibility between the rooftop solar panel and the position of the hallway light.

For many homes, the decision comes down to the roof layout.

SolarBright can assess your hallway, ceiling space and roof position and recommend the solution that will provide the best result.

Don’t overlook installation quality

Choosing a quality skylight is only part of the equation.

Installation matters too

A poorly positioned skylight may not deliver the lighting performance you expect, while poor roof workmanship can lead to problems later.

With MaxLight in particular, correctly positioning the dome, reflective system and flashing is important for both daylight performance and weather protection.

SolarBright provides professional skylight installation across Sydney and selected areas of NSW, with experienced installers familiar with MaxLight and MaxLED products.

For customers outside SolarBright’s direct installation areas, our wider network of resellers and installers can also help you choose and install the right skylight solution.

Brighten your hallway with SolarBright

Not sure which hallway skylight is right for your home?

Book a free consultation with SolarBright and let our skylight experts help you choose between MaxLight and MaxLED.