Covering Basement Windows: Blinds, Curtains, and Shades
Finishing a basement is one of the most valuable home renovation projects a homeowner can decide on. Renovating an unfinished basement turns unused, strictly utilitarian spaces into comfortable lounges, home offices, or guest suites—that add valuable living space and square footage to your home. But far too often, the small windows in basements become stumbling blocks; these openings are often small, positioned at awkward heights, and subject to higher moisture levels or egress restrictions.
Covered Creations helps homeowners overcome design challenges with custom window treatments that fit nearly any size, materials that stand up to humidity, and mounting options that keep emergency escape openings clear.
Finished Basements Need Special Consideration for Windows, Not Just New Window Treatments
Before you shop for basement window blinds, curtains, or shades, confirm the window itself is right for the room you're creating. Converting unfinished basement square footage into habitable space can trigger requirements under code that every habitable space and every sleeping room need at least one operable emergency escape and rescue opening. Code editions and local amendments differ across the area, so confirm the requirements with your city's building department or your remodeling contractor before the drywall goes up.
At Covered Creations, we recommend that you wait until the new window is installed to measure for blinds, shades, or curtains—and choose a treatment that leaves the escape path easy to access.
Guidelines for Basement Window Blinds, Curtains, and Shades
Basement window stumbling blocks needn’t stall a renovation.
- Egress codes require unobstructed emergency exits, so treatments must clear the glass completely and be easy to manage.
- Underground humidity often calls for moisture-resistant materials and fabrics.
- Custom, easily operable coverings keep finished basements stylish, comfortable, and fully compliant with local safety standards.
Hard-Working Basement Window Blinds
Hard-surface window treatments offer exceptional durability and crisp light control for lower-level rooms.
- EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds resist fading, yellowing, warping, and bowing, making them suitable for below-grade environments where humidity levels fluctuate. Performance Plus™ Protection resists fading, discoloring, warping, or bowing for the life of these blinds. With 50+ color choices, these basement window blinds match any interior style and come in 2" or 2 ½" slat sizes to fit specific frame depths.
- Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds offer casual, modern construction and durable performance. They come in 70+ color choices and sleek finishes to complement modern basement designs. Their slat sizes include ½", 1", or 2", for customized light control in compact or shallow window openings.
Insulating Basement Window Shades
Fabric window shades add warmth, insulation, and sound control to finished basements.
- Duette® Cellular Shades feature an insulating, cellular design that delivers high energy efficiency, regulating interior temperatures near basement foundation walls. They also offer sound absorption (sound can echo on hard basement floors). We can show you 150+ fabric/color choices, including beautiful fabrics made from over 50 percent recycled content. The available pleat sizes are ¾" or 1 ¼".
- Designer Roller Shades have a slimmer profile with minimal light gaps. And what a selection: 370+ fabric/color choices, which include globally sourced options from around the world. You can browse textures, prints, and patterns that create unique, non-fussy aesthetics.
Custom Basement Window Curtains
Short custom curtains can fit small basement windows perfectly. We recommend using lightweight, washable fabrics or moisture-resistant performance blends for lasting durability. Whether you choose movable and stationary panels, we can also show you how to layer basement window curtains with blinds and shades.
Your Finished Basement Windows Deserve Custom Blinds, Shades, or Curtains
Finding the right window coverings for basement layouts becomes straightforward — and much more enjoyable with our expert guidance. Contact us for an in-home consultation in the Dallas metro area, including Prosper, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Melissa, and Lewisville, TX.