Basement window solutions that wow

<div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> While a simple window treatment might solve your  basement window woes,  there's a whole lot more you can accomplish with a little creative thinking.  Why accept mediocre when you can have spectacular! </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br /><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you think of your window as one aspect of a vignette, you can create stunning spaces where the window becomes part of a larger design.  This is a bit of a different way to consider tiny windows, but it leads to interesting ideas and solutions. </span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h4>Create a centred layout between windows</h4></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtK4hFeUulQvxqrwmDOTyQPSyG6OswEOj3Fkdb2tQ4boRTeB_fodgUyRFE8G0hEJj2d0mCdS4znIhbjqJiUqme2XQ8cSsoHpQjbQqgkh72VIpiqXQINDhxkl3lAAOayo8iqOx3bTHNtXI/s1600/basement-+windows-fireplace.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window treatments centered fireplace" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKtK4hFeUulQvxqrwmDOTyQPSyG6OswEOj3Fkdb2tQ4boRTeB_fodgUyRFE8G0hEJj2d0mCdS4znIhbjqJiUqme2XQ8cSsoHpQjbQqgkh72VIpiqXQINDhxkl3lAAOayo8iqOx3bTHNtXI/s1600/basement-+windows-fireplace.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Centered fireplace and seating<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/360038/ferguson-contemporary-family-room-other-metro">Christian Gladu Design </a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are lucky enough  to build a space give careful consideration to the placement of windows in basement spaces.  Depending on how your land slopes you can have sections where larger windows are possible.  Centering main structural elements between windows creates interesting designs. </span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7TPwJ-fi_Ixd3pHrOfR-gHRGhg_uwEB-pobkBzdXYsCX0-9mWhDlEvpjngChXFr5OeR9MsLMAKLKgh3n4G1Mgege9Mokq5Vp0y_EFtRI7aE_Wz33c4o9S4YYP7Qc7OkIZ73-dEI1sRY-/s1600/centered-fireplace-basement+-windows.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="basement window solutions window treatments" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-7TPwJ-fi_Ixd3pHrOfR-gHRGhg_uwEB-pobkBzdXYsCX0-9mWhDlEvpjngChXFr5OeR9MsLMAKLKgh3n4G1Mgege9Mokq5Vp0y_EFtRI7aE_Wz33c4o9S4YYP7Qc7OkIZ73-dEI1sRY-/s1600/centered-fireplace-basement+-windows.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small windows, big impact </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/329627/Living-Room-transitional-living-room-calgary">Bruce Johnson & Associates</a></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjChgGOzHTM7LzlfeXjjxTuvL_lKUfU9oNPTJchGD4prBFfN_ogNhKG45c6upHazSCKJ9BIhASUDFkmwHtB0nkvuEfVwO0_F0aG0rg6f8gj6qBZTKZXSt0U69tBTAtQdS3RNRUF5LYlIE/s1600/girl's-room-basement-centered-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="basement window solutions window treatments " border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjChgGOzHTM7LzlfeXjjxTuvL_lKUfU9oNPTJchGD4prBFfN_ogNhKG45c6upHazSCKJ9BIhASUDFkmwHtB0nkvuEfVwO0_F0aG0rg6f8gj6qBZTKZXSt0U69tBTAtQdS3RNRUF5LYlIE/s1600/girl's-room-basement-centered-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Centre large peices of furniture under windows</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Girls-Rooms/Ms-Big-Girl-Room/detail.esi?oid=27122400">Jennifer Hernandez</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A centered bed below a small window can do wonders to fill in the awkward space below.  Hanging drapes that also frame the bed adds an additional layer of interest to the vignette.</span></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><h4> </h4><h4>Disguise the size</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If centering your layout around a window isn't an option there are other ways to make those cramped windows look more important.  Your next bet is to  "fake it".</span></span></div></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvO2qvW62iWfOAG5WcFYp2N_B02Hho9LW2ZMfzZOkx6522SYvWfJseY9x5lAU3WFmp4afLJLnKvz-n7xl2gKwFRKlvPaOjx1YLNYdtOvDfSRJY76ysFBRC_jl7YH1vnDBu87h7g9bvl5A/s1600/shutters-+half-wall-basement.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions window treatments shutters" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvO2qvW62iWfOAG5WcFYp2N_B02Hho9LW2ZMfzZOkx6522SYvWfJseY9x5lAU3WFmp4afLJLnKvz-n7xl2gKwFRKlvPaOjx1YLNYdtOvDfSRJY76ysFBRC_jl7YH1vnDBu87h7g9bvl5A/s1600/shutters-+half-wall-basement.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="266" /></a></div></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Using a custom shutter to fill the space </div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/3501444/Wooden-Shutters-modern-basement-toronto">Houzz</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> This is a solution I  love. A simple treatment with no additional details apart from the shutters. But layering with draperies as you can see below brings the whole space up a notch.</span></span><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGo88Up6dhoYIgFz_zmhKNkY3k9cDsahp-cx4hR9oyZknqazc1t1iiV0ATanDTNHDeIvXqP3oDA1a1r7USIIaNPALVEGu-lemGfwijR7YXo3gwg46dhsg1GefBFqGgF54Sfk4gW5i6kIcw/s1600/basement-window-+extended-shutter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions window treatments shutters" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGo88Up6dhoYIgFz_zmhKNkY3k9cDsahp-cx4hR9oyZknqazc1t1iiV0ATanDTNHDeIvXqP3oDA1a1r7USIIaNPALVEGu-lemGfwijR7YXo3gwg46dhsg1GefBFqGgF54Sfk4gW5i6kIcw/s1600/basement-window-+extended-shutter.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Is that a shutter I see? </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/bhg/templates/slideshow/print/printableSlideShow.jsp?slideid=/templatedata/bhg/slideshow/data/1219345568904.xml&page=1">Better Homes and Gardens</a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This shutter is added to the wall below the window to create a longer, more interesting area  for the draperies to hug.  Adding the table below this faux treatment finishes the look. You could also get the same effect with top down cellulars with  an outside mount or even a woven blind attached permanently below the window.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Hb9yUT5gXzv17bsrRtbnWnKysjxN2QAjlNrdDU_KWyuscDLtfU0yiDvZZXd8BVA1_eR11W4Z0_TNbvpjyXsI7YyMNcnO57AcENTUH361bmqLojYa9O8W6oUYqHyMUCm7dVI2kGVAwpI9/s1600/fake-shutters-basement-windows.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions window treatments shutters drapes" border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Hb9yUT5gXzv17bsrRtbnWnKysjxN2QAjlNrdDU_KWyuscDLtfU0yiDvZZXd8BVA1_eR11W4Z0_TNbvpjyXsI7YyMNcnO57AcENTUH361bmqLojYa9O8W6oUYqHyMUCm7dVI2kGVAwpI9/s1600/fake-shutters-basement-windows.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go large or go home<br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/Basement-windows/p/160">Houzz </a></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shutters  can be used very effectively to give the impression of a large window. The drapes add a second layer of detailing and softness. </span></span><br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"> Fake it totally</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"> </h4><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">No window at all?  Don't let that stop you from having a spectacular space.  </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZ6pZtPyYe3Q8gdyb5CH-hhruV8CVV-X9diqt7nk-XwY_cUDzNbONwWqTgLNjVgUVfehdFt3WQsJRDj2Y8KUJUtzFH1TUg5AGZ7VA_EnYzw6PpFimxrR8M998Vll4OH1mRaYboOs_ZGqZ/s1600/draperies-fake-window-basement.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="basement window solutions " border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZ6pZtPyYe3Q8gdyb5CH-hhruV8CVV-X9diqt7nk-XwY_cUDzNbONwWqTgLNjVgUVfehdFt3WQsJRDj2Y8KUJUtzFH1TUg5AGZ7VA_EnYzw6PpFimxrR8M998Vll4OH1mRaYboOs_ZGqZ/s1600/draperies-fake-window-basement.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one wow basement</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Candice Olsen</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tGSL9i_TN-C1j-F-dK5uGXCMnI4CqvlaR35O0NgeXbc-3rRJvwmf_L06WVhe_2qoFRNBg7TPyYuAdgrJy3RXtvyeQriIPEkupYASO7s_SMHCqbX6uaRe4jAyLdVijYTSEznpHKSYJIqp/s1600/fake-basement-windows-stained-glass.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions backlit stained glass" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tGSL9i_TN-C1j-F-dK5uGXCMnI4CqvlaR35O0NgeXbc-3rRJvwmf_L06WVhe_2qoFRNBg7TPyYuAdgrJy3RXtvyeQriIPEkupYASO7s_SMHCqbX6uaRe4jAyLdVijYTSEznpHKSYJIqp/s1600/fake-basement-windows-stained-glass.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Backlit  stained glass</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Basements/Mission-Retreat/detail.esi?oid=11457844">Bayview Donovan</a></span> </div></div><div style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><h4> </h4><h4>Work with contrast</h4></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8ruXaZsyZk4fRYRoV_R-C6Sqmw-U0ISvaYdfZYcY0lXkgGWRd5Q1W_n4e_u5x7SHvyZsakz7XJ29BS_rpBTNw-JvNE2bk1dtxqqF7bO1aB2LOcRpCFEeyZZ9ERKToR-gUGSJBrgBiFWs/s1600/black-trim-basement-window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="basement window solutions contrast " border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8ruXaZsyZk4fRYRoV_R-C6Sqmw-U0ISvaYdfZYcY0lXkgGWRd5Q1W_n4e_u5x7SHvyZsakz7XJ29BS_rpBTNw-JvNE2bk1dtxqqF7bO1aB2LOcRpCFEeyZZ9ERKToR-gUGSJBrgBiFWs/s1600/black-trim-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Window frame painted black </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/74171/Royal-York-Apartment-contemporary-living-room-toronto"> Houzz</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes you can use high contrast to actually make a small window work in a space.  It seems contrary to common sense, but it does work if you choose the right setting. If there was only one window in this room and it was smaller it would not look as spectacular. Of course, when using black it is important to have other black elements in the space to move your eye around. </span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIcRZbDzttCd2dM-mbeMtMOy18WEMkjoUApbCoye_VQbJgOF945xAIEKTYjjhNNIIldtLys75nmn20Tt2rBgd5lkJgZFPrcIctsg4ZumTaYpExgBF35I4P8yqaba5uMt_F7KMOt3-wyDu/s1600/contrast-panels-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions contrasting drapes" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIcRZbDzttCd2dM-mbeMtMOy18WEMkjoUApbCoye_VQbJgOF945xAIEKTYjjhNNIIldtLys75nmn20Tt2rBgd5lkJgZFPrcIctsg4ZumTaYpExgBF35I4P8yqaba5uMt_F7KMOt3-wyDu/s1600/contrast-panels-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Dark drapes repeat the brown accent wall</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/4976522/Evanston-Basement-contemporary-basement-chicago">Habitat Design </a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">I think this space could be further enhanced by having something  under each window.  I am not a lover of the dark lines and the blank wall showing between them. Check out the next section for ideas to further enhance this contrasted look. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h4>Fill in empty space </h4></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br /><div style="color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;">Because basement windows are so high up on a wall, you have to deal with all that empty wall space below them. Am I the only one who is annoyed by this?  If it bothers you too, there are several ways to solve this problem.  </span></span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><h4>1. Use art to trick the eye</h4></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgS_CYLcmiOCQ7mx439T5QlOxwdi3_8V3s8zYAf4IMuH6Ecck4pNIycJV4IQCyCtodCxj2r3Hn6qce6hsOm8TmxoFnZKaWm5luly3FGuCTarU6axMxGIb9kjcbRuDHwLyZFquSsuUqAVM/s1600/basement-windows-art-placement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions using art " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUgS_CYLcmiOCQ7mx439T5QlOxwdi3_8V3s8zYAf4IMuH6Ecck4pNIycJV4IQCyCtodCxj2r3Hn6qce6hsOm8TmxoFnZKaWm5luly3FGuCTarU6axMxGIb9kjcbRuDHwLyZFquSsuUqAVM/s1600/basement-windows-art-placement.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art used to extend and replicate</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/search?updated-max=2012-03-06T13:26:00-05:00&max-results=7">Things That Inspire </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">How much do I love this space?  Lots. It is fresh, well conceived with extra sleeping and the art work added below the windows visually enlarges each window by convincing your eye to read both as one unit. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikA98mKCKaaonnZDAMPPEUzJI_K1ls_C04r0AEk_hVvT3hQcA1HvzG-EfUWbNGw-EB98wq5Qwks1BFk73oz6xdhe9H0bKV8y6q_u-OMUFr_DWvbyNV1gj_HZLYhiifRtx_HOsm-BAzkCW9/s1600/three-basement-windows-design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions displaying art " border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikA98mKCKaaonnZDAMPPEUzJI_K1ls_C04r0AEk_hVvT3hQcA1HvzG-EfUWbNGw-EB98wq5Qwks1BFk73oz6xdhe9H0bKV8y6q_u-OMUFr_DWvbyNV1gj_HZLYhiifRtx_HOsm-BAzkCW9/s1600/three-basement-windows-design.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Display art to break up empty wall space</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.asapela.com/4-ideas-basement-change-bedrooms.html/window-basement-ideas-for-bedrooms">Asapela Home Design</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many basements have a half wall  created when the concrete meets the wood framing. This space  provides the perfect  spot for art display but you  just need to know how to use them effectively.  This might be a good time to say never highlight  this type of wall by painting it a different colour from the top portion because it chops the room in half and is not interesting!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfCJ70OIXvLlXJhd4LOTwBf75OBXWYLy-L2IHaFlYSzBMvGqYbceA6ANPem7-dvBWl720l1Raqk5kFLxmd2d-p9XjRY8dTLKJ0KQ2sAcrbqAjcgtJ_zmCKRefmbOdtjZtcEtch5OMs9o_/s1600/art-below-windows.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="art filling space below basement windows " border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfCJ70OIXvLlXJhd4LOTwBf75OBXWYLy-L2IHaFlYSzBMvGqYbceA6ANPem7-dvBWl720l1Raqk5kFLxmd2d-p9XjRY8dTLKJ0KQ2sAcrbqAjcgtJ_zmCKRefmbOdtjZtcEtch5OMs9o_/s1600/art-below-windows.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Larger art fills this space beautifully</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/79852/Lake-Calhoun-Residence-contemporary-dining-room-minneapolis">TEA2 Architects</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The power of standard repetition... same size, same colour and layered over repeated shapes.  The repetition really works. </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sOaQzLe-9m1CuJHicveFCOL_flboezuOg3QSqDSQQBDzy2pzVWy-Q443AxJRhSRjIfCHnTDnECq109arz_An8x6Ig6zsF9RC9B4eEihn1YzwdaOEvmXYxD34zDhxh_7dbNyDbh_2nz4l/s1600/art-windows-basement_01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="art filling space below basement windows " border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sOaQzLe-9m1CuJHicveFCOL_flboezuOg3QSqDSQQBDzy2pzVWy-Q443AxJRhSRjIfCHnTDnECq109arz_An8x6Ig6zsF9RC9B4eEihn1YzwdaOEvmXYxD34zDhxh_7dbNyDbh_2nz4l/s1600/art-windows-basement_01.JPG" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful drapes and art work together</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/171277592052807779/"> Pinterest </a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I think this is a stunning space because of how the windows were treated. Isn't it well balanced and interesting?</span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptc6zUo2ATdKqFqFFsAtOpJ_vNW8Ac_0pFw_SRUnw85JqngIfOU0K20OX1aPNsv02IjFvqgguZrgZTg1GpSjkEGZ2FV5bZTersLehlQMBmDduJ8W7-J_hNnmipX1MPK_ExNZDgY1-gWbZ/s1600/white-drapes-art-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="art filling space below basement windows " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptc6zUo2ATdKqFqFFsAtOpJ_vNW8Ac_0pFw_SRUnw85JqngIfOU0K20OX1aPNsv02IjFvqgguZrgZTg1GpSjkEGZ2FV5bZTersLehlQMBmDduJ8W7-J_hNnmipX1MPK_ExNZDgY1-gWbZ/s1600/white-drapes-art-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Think about  image shape when choosing art</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sarah Richardson </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Doesn't a circular motif soften the look of this artwork?  The dark frames relate to the accent wall pattern. </span></span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2xPoHDqIvj21jMgCi-8waA1zWSrOXbGXGHZHELnz-_2Q7khpqWRvSvsbCV1q36rRq4En5g6dDLKEFN9NpIQQXlQ_97nxFagJFHAyXbdWYmKi07aoOoYeJFEJR8oZuqurmjzV5SYxdDBx/s1600/large-art-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="art filling space basement window solutions" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2xPoHDqIvj21jMgCi-8waA1zWSrOXbGXGHZHELnz-_2Q7khpqWRvSvsbCV1q36rRq4En5g6dDLKEFN9NpIQQXlQ_97nxFagJFHAyXbdWYmKi07aoOoYeJFEJR8oZuqurmjzV5SYxdDBx/s1600/large-art-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large art  can be a great filler  </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/170463/Woodvalley-House---Interiors-contemporary-living-room-baltimore">Ziger/Snead Architects</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I admit it, I am fussy. While I like this look,  I want  the art to be a tad smaller and less busy with all the books.  An art work needs breathing space and low visual competition from what is surrounding it.  </span></span><br /><br /><h4>2. Use furniture and accessories  </h4><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLb96f2PH-m1e-D2cZCJ0a7ibeHmpfOlNKIn5fEdOdq8Yj6izibgBtzgvKfXHl0DoD-12oFLVbw5UZipRKKD6xxNpCyS2sR1CDN3Ljj2fyNLvBeckovuEOf2SnbDRHvVde0If6M8P7JOJt/s1600/placement-console-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="small basement window solutions" border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLb96f2PH-m1e-D2cZCJ0a7ibeHmpfOlNKIn5fEdOdq8Yj6izibgBtzgvKfXHl0DoD-12oFLVbw5UZipRKKD6xxNpCyS2sR1CDN3Ljj2fyNLvBeckovuEOf2SnbDRHvVde0If6M8P7JOJt/s1600/placement-console-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://thedecorologist.com/how-to-solve-your-small-window-problem#more-19994">The Decorologist </a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is an interesting solution for a small window.  A second framed mirror was added below the window to fool the eye into thinking the window is much larger.  Then a chest of drawers and a lamp  was added to complete the look. </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77HcJvpvF-dNzbJP_BhJxyMWWwaBJzU9j-lYqnKTDebtqp5B7i-WOfqXDt4gwix7oKvUtjEdTBd-6WGKD1xnuHpRhmWOqcbFWCiG9ZZ4W1rRRYtNMyBjrFF3-hNK6CWiBTsYWKMHDSh9a/s1600/drapes-basement-window-stools.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="small basement window solutions " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77HcJvpvF-dNzbJP_BhJxyMWWwaBJzU9j-lYqnKTDebtqp5B7i-WOfqXDt4gwix7oKvUtjEdTBd-6WGKD1xnuHpRhmWOqcbFWCiG9ZZ4W1rRRYtNMyBjrFF3-hNK6CWiBTsYWKMHDSh9a/s1600/drapes-basement-window-stools.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working with bright accessories</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.gingerfreckle.com/2011/06/how-to-make-ceiling-to-floor-grommet.html"> Ginger Freckle</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love the stools and the drapery fabric.  This is an excellent example of where a piece of art with vibrant oranges would work below the window or  I might add a more substantial piece of furniture. A fantastic start.   </span></span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XtJx3u-KRPR45LHFrVG-VXGdsa5_5Eq_UTIepHXgBj3ts5kOabuQSaeuXKEOCWWS3O6SBlZDQcrWZcWhbeCPVifLK6AoDla_YeWsltRVRum1lV6YZeJrI4iVIzHimuC449vvsa8PvSXt/s1600/wall-detail-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement bedroom window solutions " border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XtJx3u-KRPR45LHFrVG-VXGdsa5_5Eq_UTIepHXgBj3ts5kOabuQSaeuXKEOCWWS3O6SBlZDQcrWZcWhbeCPVifLK6AoDla_YeWsltRVRum1lV6YZeJrI4iVIzHimuC449vvsa8PvSXt/s1600/wall-detail-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using every trick mentioned </td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/133877/dakota-contemporary-bedroom-san-francisco"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Klang &Associates</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The two windows are dressed with drapes, the bed is centered, artwork has been added as well as furniture and lamps, and we have a new solution too - paneling which mimics the framing on the night tables. </span></span><br /><br /><h4> 3. Use paneling </h4><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVq22LQSvc_iHLJqgN7t4iyeE8XRp0iYRwrdBrSI9HeQXOqireuQZxwaV_88aSHFUPTUcpUjhudsMqLnkSpRu1VOMaGrX7ZMD6R6YGNBFUDI4fCJzyjdxdPIKPaMm-jJls1b4mi5-xIby/s1600/vertical-drapes-basement-windows.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions paneling " border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVq22LQSvc_iHLJqgN7t4iyeE8XRp0iYRwrdBrSI9HeQXOqireuQZxwaV_88aSHFUPTUcpUjhudsMqLnkSpRu1VOMaGrX7ZMD6R6YGNBFUDI4fCJzyjdxdPIKPaMm-jJls1b4mi5-xIby/s1600/vertical-drapes-basement-windows.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basement paneling should reach the windows</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/08/fabulous-basement-remodel-tour/">Remodelaholic</a></span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkA8b7wA838wAuaAR0tJUIUoIedUke29cHUu4Zn9jg3zRw4yZsXf_M_8kEIvCUbaDU6PDFddaSzJdGcXo3d9AaPsmVwzBQLDnAW0A25M_Q3H10hg7CRSIIDvWNqTXE8SI67oOumdppQroh/s1600/panelled-wall-basement-window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="basement window solutions paneling" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkA8b7wA838wAuaAR0tJUIUoIedUke29cHUu4Zn9jg3zRw4yZsXf_M_8kEIvCUbaDU6PDFddaSzJdGcXo3d9AaPsmVwzBQLDnAW0A25M_Q3H10hg7CRSIIDvWNqTXE8SI67oOumdppQroh/s1600/panelled-wall-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="393" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Window framing is part of paneling design</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/Window-coverings-basements/p/312">Houzz</a></span></div><br /><h4>4. Add built ins to integrate small windows</h4><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi_yUB3otiiWFOpAZNtj4iDVdS0loI3xmCOlYSAajealM1tsVjNl2o2RHUFKXUQZoJrqw4aA8OJ4THYyQgoRZq1KR-RLRwvBHzw_kM6yOsbtKHeBiX9VtwSX5_hQqiind5k4VywXsiPOp/s1600/basement-windows-shelving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions bookcases" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi_yUB3otiiWFOpAZNtj4iDVdS0loI3xmCOlYSAajealM1tsVjNl2o2RHUFKXUQZoJrqw4aA8OJ4THYyQgoRZq1KR-RLRwvBHzw_kM6yOsbtKHeBiX9VtwSX5_hQqiind5k4VywXsiPOp/s1600/basement-windows-shelving.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using window size to determine shelving size</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/85706/Library-modern-family-room-minneapolis">Charlie & Co. Design </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keeping all elements the same size adds consistency to the wall and helps to blend the windows into the construction. </span></span><br /><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc61oeU1lYhMqRmvuyli7AZ0qyFIdfMfKtDAccyXWVgxOY07XfvGVCnOwl9oSrHkz7flGm26IqEXEOvTOAx83FqLaZR2OHvv0z_rlRGquSsN70dPCCaCmT5gwfIrTHLYEH4qVCZ8mypvGg/s1600/basement-window-accent-wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window built itn solutions " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc61oeU1lYhMqRmvuyli7AZ0qyFIdfMfKtDAccyXWVgxOY07XfvGVCnOwl9oSrHkz7flGm26IqEXEOvTOAx83FqLaZR2OHvv0z_rlRGquSsN70dPCCaCmT5gwfIrTHLYEH4qVCZ8mypvGg/s1600/basement-window-accent-wall.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Built-ins, art and accent colour together </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/rooms/basement/basement-storage-ideas/#page=19">Better Homes and Gardens</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGjRpvOiCiQ-T9MgxJHnZrjcaSP8BtYv9Pr6SiuhxOwJAtrInVNXT_-ZO5-iavI6ImSKfFJgL0l0-JkoF8q-0ndCuOseG_QAWhHOtRy_YXdnyEbpDRCX52PIQ3EVkn9sGJ0p7oC-LiDSRZ/s1600/built-in-TV-basement-window.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solutions built ins" border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGjRpvOiCiQ-T9MgxJHnZrjcaSP8BtYv9Pr6SiuhxOwJAtrInVNXT_-ZO5-iavI6ImSKfFJgL0l0-JkoF8q-0ndCuOseG_QAWhHOtRy_YXdnyEbpDRCX52PIQ3EVkn9sGJ0p7oC-LiDSRZ/s1600/built-in-TV-basement-window.jpg" title="Designing Home: Basement window solutions that wow" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Built-ins and TV below window works well </td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1643534/Weinstein-Basement-Reno-contemporary-basement-toronto">Urban Ideas Inc. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And there you have it.  A collection of ideas from around the web that will ensure you don't have boring, small windows in your basement. Do you have a favourite from the ideas presented?  </span></span><br /><br />

Basement window solutions that wow

 While a simple window treatment might solve your  basement window woes,  there's a whole lot more you can accomplish with a little crea...

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Simple window treatments for basement windows

Basement windows are often a  challenge to decorate because they are usually small,  spaced, and high on the wall - a recipe for  decorating disaster.   This post provides solutions for these problem windows based on the premise that  simple is best.  Keeping things light and airy will not draw attention to the negatives of  small size and awkward placement.  All links  to these spaces can be found on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mryall/window-treatments-basements/">Pinterest board .</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweHA0wbfpmDnJlXwGgGqiInj2Vaw2Pjcq1vYNA6NTRou-qprq061fKRtrxyEc-eQwPUNgwemUB-V_-JszE61Qt8QiKXIYP323-AADeKSGUI4J3PIX8fN3bYjL0KZiUoew_Ug_wq6fG-l4/s1600/basement-windows-shutters-valances.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="shutters window treatments basement windows valance" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweHA0wbfpmDnJlXwGgGqiInj2Vaw2Pjcq1vYNA6NTRou-qprq061fKRtrxyEc-eQwPUNgwemUB-V_-JszE61Qt8QiKXIYP323-AADeKSGUI4J3PIX8fN3bYjL0KZiUoew_Ug_wq6fG-l4/s1600/basement-windows-shutters-valances.jpg" title="Simple window treatments for basement windows " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shutters and  valances  work when windows are a little larger<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This space would work equally well without the valances if you like a less layered look. Keeping everything light also detracts from the high placement as you can see in this space and the one below.</span></div><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvz2cKEFxKi3LEF5PN_H2P9ME5BDw4-LmpnQUNj4Mn6wuYlmDESsKbdCZeURQAUqc8t3goMk1l3kH2biDCaVVu3f4ucxRzNFAfrk4kXGSl-ZifJ1qGpwoQwMFA4GhrYh7FrN4Gzgq82-l/s1600/blinds-basement-window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="blinds basement windows coverings " border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvz2cKEFxKi3LEF5PN_H2P9ME5BDw4-LmpnQUNj4Mn6wuYlmDESsKbdCZeURQAUqc8t3goMk1l3kH2biDCaVVu3f4ucxRzNFAfrk4kXGSl-ZifJ1qGpwoQwMFA4GhrYh7FrN4Gzgq82-l/s1600/blinds-basement-window.jpg" title=" Simple window treatments for basement windows" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White blinds on a white wall</td></tr></tbody></table>One of my favourite looks for a basement space is to keep everything light and add  darks in art or accessories. White faux wood blinds are very functional because they let light in and provide some privacy in the daytime.  In this room the floor acts as a great foil for all the lightness and the hits of dark in art and furniture break up the space.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPniNDOf9sTcGlkvtp505dLX6fondAkqzDfW-qR3FTJI3IwwIzAunRjRfPOeQPDbCgC5lSfzcUIa_e8DuVRz1spAx3nbQhjB5dAtd8E9ycVte2y4YIrnJJsPbdwY7-I-NWm8Wf8hPUJ77T/s1600/centered-shuttered-basement-windows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="shutters basement window treatments simple " border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPniNDOf9sTcGlkvtp505dLX6fondAkqzDfW-qR3FTJI3IwwIzAunRjRfPOeQPDbCgC5lSfzcUIa_e8DuVRz1spAx3nbQhjB5dAtd8E9ycVte2y4YIrnJJsPbdwY7-I-NWm8Wf8hPUJ77T/s1600/centered-shuttered-basement-windows.jpg" title=" Simple window treatments for basement windows" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Simple  light shutters add light and privacy </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Nothing works better than functional shutters in a basement. They are sleek and unobtrusive and look tidy.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8BHZhL-wsxVccZ3t9bo5Zs82qH52NMloWAd_klMwcwpgP4jjDVN1WmAba6CpGqX5uRRhyphenhyphen-yZ9FV1k4MtM1E-Gh5C-WxSd6cY6t6vedf5AJFvpw2tWEZvxJ0J-kn3iWnLou3qmMIkyAV6/s1600/etched-window-basement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="etched glass simple basement window treatments" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8BHZhL-wsxVccZ3t9bo5Zs82qH52NMloWAd_klMwcwpgP4jjDVN1WmAba6CpGqX5uRRhyphenhyphen-yZ9FV1k4MtM1E-Gh5C-WxSd6cY6t6vedf5AJFvpw2tWEZvxJ0J-kn3iWnLou3qmMIkyAV6/s1600/etched-window-basement.jpg" title=" Simple window treatments for basement windows" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Etched glass or window film<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">What about  adding something directly to the glass?  Etching  glass is so simple these days with beautiful stencils and spray etching available. You can also buy so many window films that provide a degree of privacy without too much fuss. If you aren't sure if you would like the look of etching try window film first because it is removable. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5uMZmAPs8HTZAMrwbW8PcB00IB7xtzBPnmLsAZNoy3qKYlvftIvyASNybqqZF2V3UoxSZV04B5JabcIwHYJHcWCbGl02P_A6Y7kJcPHgHPx3KyKFwRGaRqWV0neRSiEU-K1iWk25rvbu/s1600/clear-stained-glass-basement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="stained glass basement windows solutions" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5uMZmAPs8HTZAMrwbW8PcB00IB7xtzBPnmLsAZNoy3qKYlvftIvyASNybqqZF2V3UoxSZV04B5JabcIwHYJHcWCbGl02P_A6Y7kJcPHgHPx3KyKFwRGaRqWV0neRSiEU-K1iWk25rvbu/s1600/clear-stained-glass-basement.jpg" title="Simple window treatments for basement windows" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stained glass provides interest and  privacy. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t_RbSGqWRriV0ImzQbPUZ4j-yOZ6lGVc_tvQBL_00YDwGw6kkYJATDgnScUdF6kxIQ13oI6_J16eenMo1z7MCipd9GwaHc0xYaOBJbDfDcehw0ze6NMo3o_XeSz1IZ_cMjN-xeWKMPjH/s1600/corner-sofa-basement-windows-drapes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="basement window solution light drapes " border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t_RbSGqWRriV0ImzQbPUZ4j-yOZ6lGVc_tvQBL_00YDwGw6kkYJATDgnScUdF6kxIQ13oI6_J16eenMo1z7MCipd9GwaHc0xYaOBJbDfDcehw0ze6NMo3o_XeSz1IZ_cMjN-xeWKMPjH/s1600/corner-sofa-basement-windows-drapes.jpg" title="Simple window treatments for basement windows " width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Light walls and light draperies</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Sometimes draperies work with short windows. I personally prefer that they are a similar colour to the wall, but there is a place for darker ones.  Because the sofa is below these windows it helps to break up the long expanse of wall below each window.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6P2LbsiJp_LXlWMI7qSnsM51bSs9S8s-qBmKaEmolvplao0fykXpiKKEEryobORyAuS59slV_o1dxo0OhtdFGhfqKroosn0mG8w4GMC4iHBsza7ALG_xNyT6Eg5yeHFEIo6qMWDX7DWix/s1600/bed-centered-basement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img alt="window coverings drapes basement " border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6P2LbsiJp_LXlWMI7qSnsM51bSs9S8s-qBmKaEmolvplao0fykXpiKKEEryobORyAuS59slV_o1dxo0OhtdFGhfqKroosn0mG8w4GMC4iHBsza7ALG_xNyT6Eg5yeHFEIo6qMWDX7DWix/s1600/bed-centered-basement.jpg" title="Simple window treatments for basement windows " width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Sometimes you can add something vertical below the space to visually fill in the awkward space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">In my next post I will discuss more complex  basement window options that are sure to wow and  convince visitors that they are not in a basement. And what about your house?  What is your preferred window treatment for basements? </span></div><br />

Simple window treatments for basement windows

Basement windows are often a  challenge to decorate because they are usually small,  spaced, and high on the wall - a recipe for  decorating...

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