If you are planning a kitchen remodel in Westchester County for 2026, one of the most under-specified — and most impactful — decisions on the drawing set is the daylight plan. A properly sized, properly placed, properly flashed skylight or solar tube is the difference between a 2 p.m. kitchen that reads bright, cheerful, and drenched in warm north light and the same kitchen with every recessed can burning at full 3000K because the pot lights are the only real source of illumination between the range and the island. In a 2026 Westchester primary kitchen — where a matte-painted rift white oak island, a plaster range-hood shroud, honed Taj Mahal quartzite perimeters, and a coffered ceiling in Benjamin Moore White Dove are now baseline — natural daylight is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the single specification that most determines how the finishes, the food, and the human faces in the room actually look.
In this guide, you'll find everything you need: the seven canonical 2026 kitchen daylighting programs used in Westchester primary kitchens, breakfast rooms, and butler's pantries; VELUX FCM fixed vs. VCS solar-powered fresh-air vented vs. Sun Tunnel TCR solar-tube decision math; curb-mount vs. deck-mount vs. self-flashed installation methods; low-E argon-filled insulated glass and laminated impact-glass selection; kerf-cut chase framing to route a shaft through an attic or second-floor cavity; sizing math for 15%–20%-of-floor-area daylighting targets; VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO and Lutron scene integration; installer vetting checklists; and realistic 2026 installed cost ranges from a modest Yonkers Sun Tunnel drop-in to a full Bedford double-VCS venting-skylight cathedral-ceiling install with integrated blackout blinds and rain-close sensors.
Key Takeaways
- Natural daylight is the single specification that most determines how a 2026 Westchester kitchen's finishes, food, and human faces actually look — under-daylit kitchens force 3000K recessed cans to run at 2 p.m. and wash all the warmth out of an oak-and-plaster palette
- The 2026 residential-lighting target is 15%–20% of the kitchen floor area as glazing — a 300-square-foot kitchen wants 45–60 square feet of combined window and skylight glass to hit the mark
- The three dominant 2026 skylight programs are the VELUX FCM fixed curb-mount, the VELUX VCS solar-powered fresh-air venting skylight, and the VELUX TCR/TMR Sun Tunnel solar-tube — each solves a different roof-and-ceiling geometry
- Solar tubes (Sun Tunnels) are the answer when the roof is more than 6 feet above the finished ceiling, when the chase must bend around HVAC or plumbing, or when the ceiling is a flat cathedral-adjacent field with no room for a full skylight well
- Vented skylights (VCS) buy back the makeup-air missing from every 900+ CFM Wolf, Miele, or Thermador range hood in 2026 and cool a west-facing kitchen 4–8°F on a July afternoon
- Every skylight needs low-E argon-filled insulated glass, laminated impact glass for hurricane-zone code, ENERGY STAR certification for the 25D federal tax credit, and coordinated rough-frame 2x10 or 2x12 header framing
- A quality installed kitchen skylight in Westchester ranges from about $2,200 for a 14-inch VELUX Sun Tunnel drop-in to $12,000+ for a paired VCS solar-vented skylight with integrated blackout blinds and cathedral-ceiling shaft
Why Daylight Belongs at the Top of Every 2026 Westchester Kitchen Program
Westchester lot orientation and mature-tree canopies conspire against most existing kitchens. A 1958 colonial with a north-facing rear addition, a 1972 raised ranch with 8-foot ceilings, and a 1998 center-hall with a covered rear porch all share the same problem: the kitchen sits in the middle of the house, buried between the dining room, the mudroom, and the family room, with one 36 × 60 double-hung window over the sink and nothing else. At 2 p.m. on an overcast October afternoon, that room measures 80–120 lux at the island — roughly the same illuminance as a hotel corridor — and forces every recessed can and every under-cabinet strip to run at full output to bring it up to the 300–500 lux the human eye reads as a working kitchen.
A single 30 × 46-inch VELUX FCM fixed skylight in the same room delivers 800–1,500 lux at the island on the same October afternoon — enough that the recessed cans stay off until dusk. A pair of 22 × 46-inch VCS solar-vented skylights over a 10-foot island delivers 1,500–2,500 lux and reads as an atrium. A 14-inch Sun Tunnel over a pantry cabinet run delivers 300–600 lux and eliminates the "cave" that every Westchester pantry becomes when the door closes.
The color-rendering payoff is separate and just as important. Daylight at 5,500K–6,500K with a CRI of 100 renders rift white oak, honed Calacatta, unlacquered brass, and Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster the way the designer intended. 3000K recessed cans at CRI 85 wash all the warmth out and push the whole room toward yellow. Every 2026 Westchester kitchen photographed for Instagram, Houzz, or a real-estate listing is photographed in natural light for exactly this reason.
Kitchen Daylight Benefits for Westchester Homeowners (table):
- Illuminance — brings a middle-of-house kitchen from 80–120 lux to 800–2,500 lux at 2 p.m.
- Color rendering — CRI 100 daylight vs. CRI 85 LED — renders wood, stone, and finishes accurately
- Ventilation — vented skylights buy back makeup air stripped by 900+ CFM range hoods
- Passive cooling — vented skylights cool a west-facing kitchen 4–8°F on a July afternoon
- Energy — reduces daytime lighting load 40%–60%; 25D federal tax credit on ENERGY STAR units
- Resale — every Westchester primary kitchen above $2M lists at least one skylight in the fixtures
The Seven Canonical 2026 Kitchen Daylighting Programs
Not every roof geometry, ceiling condition, and floor plan is a candidate for every program. The right choice starts with four questions: What is the distance from the finished ceiling to the underside of the roof deck? Is the roof shingle, standing-seam metal, tile, or slate? Is there a second-floor cavity or attic space to route a shaft through? And is the kitchen ceiling flat, sloped, coffered, or a plaster field? From those answers, one of the following seven programs almost always falls out.
- VELUX FCM Fixed Curb-Mount Skylight — The Westchester workhorse. A 22 × 46, 30 × 46, or 46 × 46-inch fixed glass unit mounted on a job-built 2x6 or 2x8 pressure-treated curb, integrated with VELUX EDL step flashing and ice-and-water shield, terminating into a splayed drywall shaft that opens the ceiling by 6–12 inches on all four sides. Chosen for 60%–70% of Westchester kitchen skylight installs because it is watertight, energy-efficient, and code-simple. Best-in-class: VELUX FCM 2246, FCM 3046, FCM 4646.
- VELUX VCS Solar-Powered Fresh-Air Venting Skylight — The premium primary-kitchen upgrade. Same footprint as the FCM but with a hinged sash that opens 8 inches on a solar-charged battery motor, closes automatically on the built-in rain sensor, and integrates with VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO for scene control. Delivers real makeup-air recovery for a 900+ CFM Wolf or Miele range hood. Best-in-class: VELUX VCS 2246, VCS 3046, VCS 3434.
- VELUX Sun Tunnel Solar-Tube (TCR / TMR / TGR) — The chase-routed solution. A 10, 14, or 22-inch reflective aluminum tube (Zero-Loss Silver coating, 99.7% reflectance) runs from a low-profile roof dome through a rigid or flexible chase in the attic to a flush-mount diffuser in the kitchen ceiling. Ideal when the roof is more than 6 feet above the ceiling or when the chase must bend around trusses, plumbing stacks, or HVAC. Best-in-class: VELUX TCR 014, TMR 014, TGR 022.
- Site-Built Cathedral-Ceiling Splay Shaft — The volume-adding statement. A VELUX FCM or VCS mounted on a curb but with the shaft splayed 30°–45° outward on all four sides through an open cathedral cavity, delivering 2–3× the effective diffuse-daylight footprint of a straight shaft. Requires framing coordination at rough-in. Best-in-class: FCM 4646 with 12/12 pitch splay.
- Ridge / Ganged Skylight Array — The atrium overhead. A pair or trio of VELUX FCM units flanking a structural ridge beam over an island, delivering 3,000–6,000 lux at counter height in a cathedral kitchen. Requires structural engineering. Best-in-class: two-unit or three-unit FCM 3046 ganged with 6-inch mullions.
- Fixed Deck-Mount Skylight (VELUX FS) — The low-profile alternative. Same glass as the FCM but flashed directly to the roof deck without a raised curb — sits 3 inches proud of shingles instead of 6. Chosen for standing-seam metal and slate roofs where the visual profile matters. Slightly higher risk of leakage in extreme snow-load Westchester winters, so specify only with a Class-A installer. Best-in-class: VELUX FS 2246, FS 3046.
- Sun Tunnel Cluster in Butler's Pantry / Scullery — The specialty install. A pair or triplet of 14-inch VELUX TMR Sun Tunnels in the ceiling of a butler's pantry, scullery, walk-in pantry, or coffee bar — spaces without exterior windows that otherwise require 24/7 electric light. Best-in-class: three TMR 014 units in a 6 × 8-foot pantry ceiling.
Fixed vs. Vented vs. Sun Tunnel: The Real Decision
Fixed Skylights (VELUX FCM / FS) are non-opening insulated-glass panels. Two panes of low-E argon-filled glass separated by a warm-edge spacer, ENERGY STAR certified for the 25D federal tax credit, delivering U-values of 0.30–0.36 and SHGC of 0.20–0.24 on the standard laminated impact-glass build. Advantages: lowest cost, no motor to fail, watertight, ideal in a flat ceiling with a straight or splayed shaft. Disadvantages: no ventilation contribution, no help with makeup air for a 900+ CFM range hood, no cooling boost in summer. Used in 60%–70% of Westchester kitchen skylight installs.
Vented Skylights (VELUX VCS Solar-Powered) open 8 inches on a solar-charged battery motor. Include a factory-integrated rain sensor that closes the sash automatically at the first drop, VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO indoor climate integration, and full compatibility with Lutron RA2 Select and HomeWorks scene programming. Advantages: real makeup-air recovery for a 900+ CFM range hood (a 30 × 46 VCS moves 300–500 CFM at full open under stack effect), 4–8°F cooling on west-facing kitchens in July, ideal for hot-oil and steam venting during aggressive cooktop use, and adds to Passive House–style whole-house ventilation strategies. Disadvantages: 40%–70% higher upfront cost, motor eventually fails (15-year VELUX warranty on the mechanism), rain sensor requires clear-line-of-sight to sky.
Sun Tunnels (VELUX TCR / TMR / TGR) are the chase-routed alternative when a full skylight is impossible. A 10, 14, or 22-inch diameter reflective aluminum tube — with the Zero-Loss Silver coating that reflects 99.7% of visible light — runs from a low-profile acrylic roof dome down through a rigid or flexible chase in the attic or second-floor cavity to a flush-mount diffuser in the kitchen ceiling. A 14-inch TMR delivers roughly the same illuminance as a 22 × 46-inch FCM at half the roof penetration and one-third the shaft-framing complexity. Advantages: routes around HVAC, plumbing, and structural obstructions; drops daylight into pantries, sculleries, and coffee bars with no exterior wall; least invasive roof and ceiling penetration; 25D federal tax credit on the TCR (solar-tube with LED night-light) variant. Disadvantages: no view, no ventilation, no cathedral-ceiling atrium moment, limited useful throw beyond 20 feet of chase length.
Manual-Vented Skylights (VELUX VS) are the crank-open budget alternative to the VCS. Same hinged sash, but opened with a telescoping rod or an interior wall crank instead of the solar-powered motor. Advantages: 30% lower cost than the VCS, no motor to fail, works in older kitchens with lower ceiling heights. Disadvantages: no rain sensor (leave it open, get rained on), no Lutron integration, requires physical access with a pole or reachable crank. Used mostly in guest kitchens, mudroom overheads, and secondary sculleries.
Sizing: Glazing Area vs. Kitchen Floor Area
The most common Westchester kitchen daylight mistake is under-glazing — buying a single 22 × 22-inch skylight for a 350-square-foot kitchen and expecting it to feel bright. It won't. The industry benchmark for daylit residential kitchens is 15%–20% of the floor area as combined window and skylight glass, with at least 30%–40% of that glass on the roof (skylight or solar tube) rather than the wall. A 300-square-foot kitchen wants 45–60 square feet of total glazing, of which 15–24 square feet should be overhead.
Kitchen Daylight Glazing Sizing Guide (table):
- 150 sq ft galley kitchen: 22–30 sq ft glazing — one 22×46 FCM or a 14-inch Sun Tunnel plus existing window
- 200 sq ft standard kitchen: 30–40 sq ft glazing — one 30×46 FCM or VCS plus existing double-hung
- 300 sq ft primary kitchen: 45–60 sq ft glazing — two 22×46 or one 46×46 FCM plus wall windows
- 400 sq ft open-plan kitchen: 60–80 sq ft glazing — paired 30×46 FCM/VCS array plus butler's pantry Sun Tunnel
- 500+ sq ft cathedral kitchen: 75–100 sq ft glazing — ridge-ganged trio of FCM/VCS units plus splayed shafts
Glass Selection for 2026
The 2026 skylight glass palette has shifted decisively toward laminated impact glass with dual low-E coatings and argon gas fill. Single-pane wire glass is illegal in most Westchester code jurisdictions after 2024 and reads as builder-grade in a 2026 primary kitchen. The four dominant glass builds are:
Standard Low-E Argon Insulated (VELUX --04 / --05 codes) — The workhorse. Two panes of tempered glass with a low-E coating on surface 3, warm-edge spacer, argon fill. U-value 0.30–0.34, SHGC 0.24, VLT 0.62. ENERGY STAR certified, qualifies for the 25D federal tax credit. Standard on VELUX FCM and VCS units. Best-in-class: VELUX FCM 3046 0004.
Laminated Impact Glass (VELUX --06) — The hurricane-zone required build. Outer pane laminated with a PVB interlayer, meets ASTM E1996 impact resistance, required in Westchester coastal exposure zones (waterfront in Rye, Larchmont, Mamaroneck). Adds $200–$400 per unit but is required by code in some jurisdictions. Best-in-class: VELUX FCM 3046 0206.
Neat / EasyClean Coating — The self-cleaning upgrade. A photocatalytic titanium-dioxide coating on the outer surface that reacts with UV to break down organic debris, then sheets water off the glass in a rain event. Recommended on any skylight over 12 feet above the finished floor (unreachable for manual cleaning). Best-in-class: VELUX FCM 3046 0204 with EasyClean.
Snowload-Rated / Advanced Impact — For higher-elevation Westchester properties (Bedford, Pound Ridge, North Salem) where snow load can exceed 40 pounds per square foot. VELUX Advanced Impact glass is rated to 100 psf and required by IRC R308.6 on any skylight installed on a roof pitch under 4/12 in a heavy snow zone. Best-in-class: VELUX FCM 3046 with Advanced Impact upgrade.
Framing and Chase Rough-In Specs
Every skylight and solar tube needs the following coordinated during the framing and rough-in phase of a Westchester renovation. Miss any of them and the retrofit later costs 3–5× the original install.
Roof Framing — VELUX FCM and VCS units require a doubled 2x10 or 2x12 rafter header on both the top and bottom of the rough opening, sized to the manufacturer's structural table for the roof pitch, snow load, and rafter spacing on the specific job. Standard 24-inch-on-center rafter framing with a single sistered 2x10 header is not code-compliant on a 46 × 46 unit under Westchester snow load. A structural engineer's letter is required for any skylight larger than 30 × 46 or any ganged multi-unit array. Rough opening dimensions add 1/2-inch clearance to each side of the manufacturer's callout: a VELUX FCM 3046 (30-1/2 × 46-1/2 nominal) frames to 31 × 47.
Curb Framing (FCM) — A job-built 2x6 pressure-treated Douglas fir curb, 5-1/2 inches tall minimum, with beveled top edges and squared corners, fastened to the doubled header with GRK RSS structural screws and sealed to the roof deck with peel-and-stick ice-and-water shield. The curb sits above the shingle courses by at least 4 inches to shed snow melt and prevent ice-dam intrusion.
Flashing — VELUX EDL-series step-and-counter flashing for shingle roofs, EDM for metal roofs, EDS for slate. All flashing kits ship model-specific and are non-negotiable — a job-built aluminum apron will leak within one Westchester ice-and-thaw cycle. Ice-and-water shield extends 24 inches on all sides beyond the curb.
Shaft Framing — A straight shaft simply drops through a 2x10 or 2x12 header at the ceiling plane. A splayed shaft (30°–45° outward on all four sides) requires a 2x8 or 2x10 sub-frame connecting the roof rough opening to a larger ceiling rough opening, wrapped in 1/2-inch drywall on all four inside faces, taped and painted before the skylight ships. Coordinate splay geometry with the ceiling designer before framing — a 30° splay through a 5-foot attic cavity opens the ceiling 34 inches wider than the roof opening on each of the four sides.
Sun Tunnel Chase (TCR / TMR / TGR) — The rigid TCR chase is a fixed-length reflective aluminum tube that requires a straight vertical drop from roof deck to ceiling. The flexible TMR chase bends up to 30° per joint over runs up to 20 feet total, routing around HVAC, plumbing stacks, and framing obstructions. Total chase length should not exceed 20 feet for the 14-inch tube or 30 feet for the 22-inch tube before illuminance drops below 60% of manufacturer spec. The ceiling diffuser mounts flush and is painted with the ceiling.
Electrical — VCS solar-powered venting units include a factory-charged battery and rain sensor, both with 12–15-year service life. No 120V wiring is required at the skylight itself. Interior control is via VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO or the KLR 200 wall remote — both wireless. If integrating with Lutron RA2 Select or HomeWorks, the Lutron gateway must be commissioned separately by the AV integrator. Sun Tunnel TCR-LED variants include a factory-wired 5W night-light LED that connects to a nearby 120V wall switch — add this to the electrician's rough-in list at framing stage.
VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO and Lutron Scene Integration
The 2026 baseline for a VCS solar-vented skylight is full integration with VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO — a wireless gateway that measures indoor CO2, temperature, and humidity, and opens the skylight sash automatically when the kitchen reaches user-set thresholds (typically 1,000 ppm CO2 or 78°F ambient). The gateway pairs with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home for voice control, and exposes the sash and blind state to Lutron RA2 Select and HomeWorks QSX systems through the third-party Lutron Connect Bridge integration.
Typical 2026 Westchester scene programming:
- Morning (7 a.m.) — sash opens 3 inches for 20 minutes to purge overnight CO2 and humidity buildup
- Cooking (any 20-minute range-hood burst) — sash opens fully for makeup-air recovery, closes 15 minutes after the hood shuts off
- Afternoon Cool (2 p.m. June–September, if ambient > 78°F and outdoor < indoor) — sash opens fully for stack-effect cooling
- Overnight (10 p.m.) — sash closes and blinds fully deploy for blackout
- Rain (any moisture on the sensor) — sash closes immediately and locks for 20 minutes
Integrated Blackout and Room-Darkening Blinds
Every 2026 Westchester primary-kitchen skylight over an island or breakfast area should include a factory-integrated VELUX blind. The three canonical options:
VELUX FMC / RMC Solar-Powered Blackout Blinds — Screen-printed opaque fabric on a solar-charged battery motor, fully seals the light well when deployed, drops kitchen daylight to less than 1% VLT. Chosen for kitchens directly under bedrooms or for AV rooms with skylights. Available in 30+ colorways to match the ceiling paint.
VELUX FSC Solar-Powered Light-Filtering Roller Blinds — Semi-opaque fabric that diffuses direct sun to 20%–40% VLT, softens the harsh mid-summer south-facing overhead sun, and preserves daylight without glare. The default 2026 breakfast-room choice.
VELUX FHC Solar-Powered Honeycomb (Duette) Blinds — Cellular fabric that adds R-1.5 to R-2.5 insulation to the skylight assembly, drops winter heat loss 20%–30%, and available in blackout or light-filtering fabrics. The default 2026 choice for cathedral kitchens with paired skylight arrays.
All three integrate with VELUX ACTIVE and Lutron scene programming.
Common Westchester Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Buying the smallest skylight that fits the wallet instead of the size that daylights the room — a 22 × 22 in a 300 sq ft kitchen is a token gesture
- Fixed skylight over a 900+ CFM range hood with no makeup-air strategy — the hood pulls a partial vacuum and back-drafts the water heater flue
- Deck-mount (FS) skylight on a slate or asphalt roof without an authorized VELUX installer — leak risk in the first ice-and-thaw cycle
- Skipping the laminated impact glass — required in Westchester coastal-exposure zones and highly recommended everywhere
- Skipping the doubled 2x10 or 2x12 header — code violation and structural failure risk under 40+ psf snow load
- Straight drywall shaft on a 5-foot attic cavity — kills 50% of the daylight throw; splayed shaft doubles the effective footprint
- Sun Tunnel chase over 20 feet on the 14-inch tube — illuminance drops below 60% of spec and the diffuser reads dim
- Skipping the rain sensor on any operable skylight — VCS has one built-in; manual VS does not, and homeowners forget to close the sash
- Integrating VELUX ACTIVE without the Lutron Connect Bridge — sash operates in isolation from the Lutron scene stack and doesn't sequence with the range-hood scene
- Skipping the integrated blind on any skylight that isn't perfectly north-facing — mid-summer direct sun through unshaded south glass hits 15,000+ lux and burns countertops
Installer Vetting Checklist
Ask every roofing, framing, and skylight bid to confirm the following before signing a contract:
Skylight Installer (VELUX 5 Star or Authorized):
- Carries the VELUX 5-Star Skylight Installer certification (or equivalent authorized-dealer training)
- Has installed 25+ VELUX FCM, VCS, or Sun Tunnel units in Westchester in the last 24 months
- Uses only VELUX EDL / EDM / EDS flashing kits — not job-built aluminum
- Provides written 10-year installation warranty on top of the VELUX 20-year glass and 10-year product warranty
- Coordinates rough-frame doubled 2x10 or 2x12 headers with the framer before roof deck goes on
- Extends ice-and-water shield 24 inches beyond the curb on all four sides
Roofer:
- Has installed skylights integrated with the specific roof material (shingle, standing-seam, slate, tile)
- Uses the manufacturer's EDL step-and-counter flashing system, not a substitute
- Provides matching-shingle or standing-seam material for the four-side flashing return
- Coordinates work with the skylight installer — same crew on the same day when possible
Framer:
- Doubles the header on both top and bottom of the rough opening on any FCM larger than 22 × 46
- Uses GRK RSS or FastenMaster structural screws for curb-to-header connection
- Coordinates chase framing (splayed or straight) with the ceiling designer before drywall ships
- Sistering existing 2x10 rafters if the manufacturer's structural table requires it
Electrician (VCS / Sun Tunnel LED Only):
- Confirms 120V wall switch rough-in for TCR-LED night-light variants
- Coordinates VELUX ACTIVE gateway location and pairing with the AV integrator
- No 120V wiring at the skylight itself for VCS (solar-charged battery)
General Contractor:
- Sequences skylight rough-in before roofing crew starts finish courses
- Sequences shaft drywall, tape, and paint before skylight sash and blind ship
- Coordinates final commissioning of VELUX ACTIVE and Lutron scene programming
Realistic 2026 Installed Cost Ranges for Westchester
Costs below reflect turn-key installed pricing including the fixture, flashing kit, doubled header framing, shaft framing (straight or splayed), drywall, tape, paint, and commissioning. Add 20%–30% for cathedral splayed shafts, laminated impact glass in coastal zones, and Advanced Impact snowload upgrades.
Installed Cost Ranges (table):
- VELUX Sun Tunnel TCR 014 (10-inch, straight chase, pantry): $2,200–$3,500 installed
- VELUX Sun Tunnel TMR 014 (14-inch, flexible chase, pantry cluster of 3): $6,500–$9,500 installed
- VELUX FCM 2246 fixed skylight, standard low-E (guest kitchen, straight shaft): $3,500–$5,500 installed
- VELUX FCM 3046 fixed skylight, standard low-E (primary kitchen, straight shaft): $4,500–$6,800 installed
- VELUX FCM 3046 fixed skylight, splayed shaft cathedral (primary kitchen): $6,500–$9,500 installed
- VELUX VCS 3046 solar-vented skylight, standard low-E, straight shaft: $6,500–$9,500 installed
- VELUX VCS 3046 solar-vented, laminated impact, splayed shaft, blackout blind: $9,500–$12,500 installed
- Paired VCS 3046 array over 10-foot island, cathedral splayed, blinds, Lutron scene: $18,000–$26,000 installed
- Ridge-ganged trio of FCM 3046 with structural engineering: $22,000–$32,000 installed
Visit Vega Kitchen & Bath in White Plains
The team at Vega Kitchen & Bath has specified and coordinated skylight and Sun Tunnel installations across Bedford, Scarsdale, Rye, Chappaqua, Armonk, Katonah, Larchmont, Bronxville, and White Plains for more than a decade. Our 5,500-square-foot showroom at 285 Central Avenue displays working VELUX FCM, VCS, and Sun Tunnel samples with integrated blackout and light-filtering blinds — so you can touch the sash, watch the solar-motor cycle, see the light spread from a 14-inch Sun Tunnel diffuser, and compare a splayed cathedral shaft against a straight drywall well before the framer opens your ceiling. Every Vega project includes a free 3D kitchen design consultation, complete daylighting analysis with sun-path and glazing-area math, structural coordination with your framer and roofer, and full commissioning of the VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO scene programming and Lutron RA2 Select or HomeWorks integration.
Ready to plan the daylight strategy for your 2026 Westchester kitchen renovation? Visit our showroom at 285 Central Avenue in White Plains, call (914) 350-3005, or schedule your free consultation online.