Window Treatments for a Basement
No matter if you’re looking to renovate your basement or just spruce it up, window treatments might be a great idea. That said, especially given that, particularly in older builds, the windows can be small, positioned oddly (at the top of a wall), or just strangely shaped. All of which can make finding the treatment challenging. At Blind Builders here in Feasterville, we know the obstacles basement windows can pose, and we’ve got a few ideas for how to manage them. Read on to learn more, and be sure to speak with one of our representatives about your goals today.
Why Find Coverings for Basement Windows?
There are a lot of benefits to covering basement windows. For one, even if your basement isn’t finished, if you spend time down there (working out, using your hobby table, managing storage, or watching the kids play in their set-aside space), if might be nice to make the space feel a bit homier. Plus, treatments on the windows will give you more privacy, protection from UV rays, and insulation from the outdoor temps. Check out our ideas for how to make the most of window treatments in the basement.
Create False Windows
If you’re currently finishing (or will be) your basement, you have an opportunity to create an optical illusion with the walls. Simply build frames the same size as the real window and mount the same window treatments in them as in the real frame. Even though you’ll keep the treatments on the fake windows closed, you can open the treatment in the real window to let in light and help with the illusion. Doing this will give the room a greater sense of space, allow you to add patterns and textures, and make the basement feel more like one of the upstairs rooms. Options from Hunter Douglas include roller shades, Roman shades, or Provenance® Woven Wood Shades, which can add a feeling of whimsy to your basement.
Elongate the Windows
If your basement is like many, the windows are small rectangular openings at the top of the wall. But you can give those windows a sense of greater height using window treatments. As an example, if you mount floor-to-ceiling drapery over the window, it will offer the same elegance as on an upper-floor window. On top of that, it adds pattern, texture, and a sense of style to the space. To increase the illusion of a larger opening, consider mounting mirrors beneath the window to seem like there’s additional glass. No matter what, be sure to hang the drapery close to the ceiling, especially if the ceiling is low—it will make everything seem taller.
Add Custom Blinds or Shutters
Custom treatments that are sized to fit your window exactly will create a polished look. You can get light control with blinds and shutters simply by tilting the mechanism; you can keep them closed for darkness if your basement is a media area or tilt them open to bring some cheer into a dark space. EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds, Parkland® Wood Blinds, and Heritance® Hardwood Shutters offer a classic look that can bring some sophistication to the room.
Basement Window Treatments in Feasterville, Yardley PA Area
Blind Builders Inc is a service-oriented business specializing in custom blinds, shades, shutters, and motorization solutions. No matter what your window treatment needs may be, we are here to help. We serve residential & commercial customers throughout Bucks and Montgomery County including Newtown, Yardley, Doylestown, and Warrington, PA, and surrounding areas.
