How to Cover Basement Windows
Windows can improve a room in several ways. They have the effect of making small spaces seem bigger and letting in light. These two traits are especially important in a basement. Windows are also an important part of interior design. How you cover them can greatly affect the look of a room. Use creative window-covering ideas to make your basement windows pop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Curtains
- Blinds
- Shades
- Shutters
- Folding screen
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Put up curtains. This is the most traditional option, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Curtains are available in many styles, sizes and colors: from neutrals to neons and in endless prints and patterns. An added plus is that if your basement is partly above ground and thus has small windows near the ceiling, hanging full-length curtains can create the illusion of full-length windows. Also, in basements that are small or lack natural light; hanging curtains that are white or brightly colored instead of dark helps make the basement appear larger.
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Try blinds, shades or shutters. Blinds are strips of material held together with cords, shades are sheets of paper or cloth mounted on a roller, and shutters are hinged window covers with slatted openings. With no fabric to collect dust, these options are ideal for homes with allergy sufferers. And if the view from the basement window isn't very attractive, these window coverings let in plenty of filtered light when they’re closed. As with curtains, blinds, shades and shutters are available in many styles, colors and sizes, and you can choose from a wide range of materials: wood, metal, plastic and fabric.
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Use a folding screen. This unconventional option not only covers windows but can also serve as a focal point or function as an accent piece. Folding screens come in styles from very basic to formal, elegant Japanese shoji screens, which can add sophistication to any basement. For covering a wide window or a bank of windows, a multi-paneled folding screen or a set of folding screens is best. The screen can be adjusted easily, covering the window when you want privacy or folding quickly and neatly away when you want to enjoy the view. Like blinds, shades and shutters, folding screens can let in light while obscuring the view.
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