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“One day in early summer last year, Richard Browning headed to his farmyard in the English countryside. He attached a kerosene-fuelled micro gas turbine – effectively a small version of a plane engine – to each of his arms and legs. Then he carefully pressed the throttle trigger in his right hand. For months, Browning had been working on this secret project. Now the moment of truth had arrived. In the modest surroundings of the UK countryside, “UK’s Iron Man” took to the sky. Sort of. “..(Read…)

Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it. In Theaters June 16..(Read…)

This week we’re highlighting 10 popular home interiors from our Pinterest boards that use skylights to make compact spaces seem larger, including a loft apartment in New York and a windowless garage conversion.

Javorník distillery, Czech Republic, by ADR

A large window draws light into the attic bedroom of this old farmhouse in South Bohemia by architecture studio ADR. The narrow space has been painted white and features a built-in bed.

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House in Pribylovo, Russia, by Chovya

The steeply inclined roof of this Russian house by Chvoya features skylights that flood the tiny study area with natural light. Lightly-toned pine clads the interior, while doors and cupboards are painted blue.

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Garage house, Portugal, by Fala Atelier

This windowless garage in Lisbon has been transformed by Fala Atelier into an open-plan living space with a parking spot. To brighten the apartment, walls and ceilings were painted white and large skylights were installed on the roof.

Find out more about Garage house by Fala Atelier >

New York apartment, US, by Yoshihara McKee

Yoshihara McKee removed partitions of this loft apartment to direct attention towards an angled skylight, which maximises light inside the home located in a densely populated area of Chelsea.

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Kennington house, UK, by R2 Studio 

This colourful house in London features a loft extension offering rooftop views. A skylight above an orange-painted staircase floods the hallway with natural light and adds warmth to the space.

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Village House, Denmark, by Powerhouse Company

Skylights nestle into the angular ceilings of each wing of this Danish house, designed by Powerhouse Company to create a variety of views and light effects throughout the day.

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Kew House, UK, by Piercy & Company

Oak veneer panelling and Dinesen flooring are brightened by angular windows and skylights in this family home in Kew by Piercy & Company.

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Tiny apartment, Spain, by MYCC

The only source of natural light in this minimal micro apartment by MYCC is a large, openable skylight over a work area that is accessed by a ladder.

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Harvey Road, UK, by Erbar Mattes

A large skylight fills the space between the old party wall and the original flank wall of this pale brick extension in London by Erbar Mattes, helping to naturally illuminate the space.

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Home of Petrus Palmér, Sweden, by Förstberg Ling

This light-filled family home for Petrus Palmér, co-founder of furniture brand Hem, features skylights in its angular roof which enhance the mint-green tones of the bathroom and bedroom.

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