Inviting natural light into your home has many benefits from making your home appear larger to improving your mood. One of the best ways to do this is with the use of large windows, and it stands to reason that keeping them uncovered as often as possible only increases these benefits. Hilary Swank's home, backed by floor-to-ceiling, untreated windows is one of the most striking examples we've seen.
The actress's living room encourages a conversation between the interiors and the stunning snowy mountains behind the home. Rustic modern design with a natural wood ceiling and sculptural furniture echo the shapes of the outdoors. The absence of window treatments especially invites the outdoors in.
Bare windows are quickly becoming one of the biggest interior design trends of the year. In January, The Atlantic did a deep dive on ' why rich people don't cover their windows ', touting uncovered windows as the newest understated status symbol. Looking at the inside of Swank's home, it's easy to understand why.
Though there is nothing flashy about it, the large, uncovered window gives the space an undeniable sense of luxury. A post shared by Julie Soefer (@juliesoefer) A photo posted by on Jo Trotman, window expert at The Residence Collection states: 'Now that windows can be very much a part of a space rather than being seen as a structural necessity of your home, I think the bare window trend will be incorporated into many homes. Especially those with picturesque views or south-facing.