# Wall-to-Wall Skylight Houses DHaus Designs the Datum Victorian Maisonette in London By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datum-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/11/12/dhaus-datum-house-extension-london/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/tag/the-dhaus-company/)  Architecture firm [DHaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-house-extension) has brought attention to the [full-width skylight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-studio-1) at the Datum House to bring light into the extension in North London. The space is complete with a palette of pale brick detailed with oak and plaster materials. The expansion takes place at the lower ground-floor level and it has room for another bedroom. Preciously, it was organized with a kitchen at the front and a dim living space at the back. The co-founder of DHaus, Daniel Woolfson speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oliver-leech-architects) about the design process, sharing "The design not only addressed the clients' desire to bring light deep into the house but also created a sense of openness that's rarely found in lower ground floor spaces. We tried to separate the facade wall from the main structure with a full-width, wall-to-wall skylight, which created an optical illusion that makes one feel as though you're almost outside looking to the garden." Image Credit: James Retief ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Full-width Skylights:** Full-width skylights transform indoor spaces by maximizing natural light and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor ambience. - **Lower Ground-floor Innovation:** Innovative design solutions for lower ground floors unlock previously underutilized spaces and add significant value to residential properties. - **Material Palette Integration:** Integration of materials like pale brick, oak, and plaster offers a harmonious yet modern aesthetic that enhances the visual appeal of architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore full-width skylights to redefine the lighting and spatial dynamics of residential projects. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals benefit from innovative material palette combinations that create visually appealing and functional living spaces. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can capitalize on lower ground-floor innovations to increase property value and appeal to modern buyers seeking unique living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [London Home Skylit Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oliver-leech-architects.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Inverted-Pitched Roof Extentions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-house-extension.md) - [Natural Light-Based Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voids.md) - [Terraced Naturally Lit Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-home.md) - [Elongated London Courtyard Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blythe-hill-house.md) - [Dark Brick Apartment Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/db-apartment.md) - [Skylight-Centric Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-house-renovation.md) - [Reconfigured Spacious Brooklyn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-house.md)