Apparently, bare windows are a 'thing'; a status trend says TikTok - but what is it? And how can we achieve it?
Ok, so it’s really just about ditching the curtains, blinds and shutters and making your windows a focal point. Daring to bare your windows and embrace the look.
Below, experts from The Residence Collection, explore the bare window trend and reveal three top tips to recreate this at home.
1. Consider your current windows and room choice
Before you consider embracing the bare window trend, you should think about the condition of your current windows and the additional maintenance of the frames and glass that this trend will bring. If your windows are old, single-glazed, or needing some TLC, it’s worth replacing your windows first.
Once you’re confident that the condition of your windows can pull off this trend, it’s time to think about where in the home it would best be suited.
Research has found a light and bright environment can support our physical and mental health4, so it’s important to allow natural light in as we spend time at home. And as mornings and evenings slowly get brighter, bare windows allow that natural light we have been craving since the dark depths of winter. Placement is everything, so think about where you spend the most time, where the sun comes into your home, and where the extra light isn’t going to interrupt your day to day life.
For example, open-plan communal spaces, as well as kitchens and living rooms, are a great choice for bare windows as it will bring the most natural light into the places you spend the most time. However, as sleep is just as important as getting natural light into the home, avoid the naked window trend in the bedroom unless you’re an early riser.
2. Protect your privacy
If you live in a busy area or have nosey neighbours, but want to embrace the naked window trend, then one way to do so is to add a privacy window film. You can still see outside, while the external view becomes reflective, meaning no one can be looking in as they walk by your windows.
With privacy film, natural light can still let the light into your home, while taking away the restrictions that come with curtains and blinds. So you can still embrace the trend while protecting your privacy.
3. Interior styles for your bare windows
Many Brits are ditching traditional white window frames and opting for coloured frames, based on their own style and house type. The naked window trend allows you to embrace different window styles and colours, making them the focal point of the room. So, dare to go bold.
Bare windows are aesthetically pleasing as it’s a way for those with minimalist style to create clean lines, boost the sense of space and maximise the view from your home too, making them a great foundation for many different individual styles and interiors. For example, if nature and the outdoors is your thing, then the biophilic trend is a fantastic option for bare windows. Dress the window area with a white and green colour palette in the form of wall colours, plants and furniture – this will look even better if you have natural-coloured window frames. Be careful not to obstruct the windows too much, and instead, style around them.
If minimalism is more your style, then incorporating the Japandi trend is a great choice. Introducing neutral shades, minimal accessories and natural materials to your window area will give the illusion of a bright and decluttered space, allowing for more natural light to shine through your windows.
