What to Avoid

Whether you are looking for a lighter feel or a more colorful feel, there are a few things to avoid when selecting window treatments for a basement. The first is to avoid dark colors. Black shutters, forest green shades, or dark cherry wood blinds can make basement windows feel even darker.

The other thing you want to avoid is heavy fabrics. Fabrics with a lot of heft, such as velvet, can add weight to your basement windows and block more light, making your basement even darker. 

Now that you know what to avoid, let’s look at three of our favorite options for creating a brighter or lighter feel in your basement.  

Light-Toned Blinds and Shutters

Blinds and interior shutters are a popular option because of their full light filtering control. If your guest room is in the basement, your guests will thank you for the ability to close their blinds or shutters at night for more restful sleep or privacy. 

We recommend opting for lighter stains and colors for your real or faux wood blinds and shutters. Lighter colors absorb less natural light and instead act as a bounce, helping to create a warm, soft, and inviting glow to your basement rooms. 

Light-Toned Fabric Shades

Fabric shades come in a variety of styles, from traditional roman shades to more modern roll up shades. Lighter fabric materials and colors will help create a light and airy feel to your basement rooms. 

We recommend light, neutral-toned linen fabrics and pastel-hued fabrics to create a light and airy feel in your home. You can opt for a solid fabric or try a tone-on-tone pattern for a chic and subtle look. For additional privacy in basement bedrooms and bathrooms, add a lining to the back of your fabric shade. 

Bright and Colorful Fabric Shades

If you aren’t into the light and airy vibes, we recommend opting for bright and colorful tones and bold patterns. Remember to avoid heavy fabrics to keep these bolder colors and patterns from becoming too heavy. 

With bright and colorful fabrics, you can liven up any gloomy and dull basement room! Try a fun chartreuse green or a bright teal as a pop of color! For bedrooms and bathrooms, we recommend adding a lining to the back of your fabric shade for additional privacy. 

Elevate Your Basement with Chic Window Coverings!

If you are looking to take your basement from drab to fab, Elevated Views is here to help! Our design experts can help you select the right window treatment for your basement windows and budget. Then your installation experts will ensure your window covering is hung right the first time. We make the entire process of choosing your new window treatment fun and simple. Schedule your free in-home consultation and quote and we’ll bring the showroom to you!