The Top Basement Window Treatments In Baltimore
We run into many homeowners that put off or even forget to put window treatments on their basement windows. It’s difficult to find a window treatment in Baltimore that brings in the light this part of your house needs, while giving you privacy. And when your windows are small, finding a window treatment that will match your space becomes an even bigger challenge. Also, basements are humid, which affects the kind of window treatment you get.
The simplest way to decide on which window treatment works best for your basement in Baltimore is to start with your type of basement.
Window Treatments For Walk-Out Basements In Baltimore
If you have a walk-out basement in Baltimore, you don’t have to worry as much about dampness and mold when choosing window treatments. What you’re looking for instead is a window treatment for your large windows that gives you control over light and gives you privacy, especially if your big screen TV is in your basement.
Draperies provide privacy. If you use heavier material and add blackout layers, they can block almost all of the light from shining through. But draperies hide the original architecture of your basement windows behind their folds. They also get dirty easily and stay dirty. Draperies reduce your light control as your only option is to move the panels to one side or the other. You can still see light coming in through the draperies’ sides.
Control your basement windows with plantation shutters. The shutter’s frame encase the shutter panels so light doesn’t come through the sides. So now you have utmost privacy. Nobody will be able to peer in when the shutters are closed.
Adjust the shutter louvers to let in more natural light. Consider adding a divider rail and operate the top and bottom shutters separately from each other. And premium plantation shutters have weatherstripping that offers the temperature control larger windows need.
Plantation shutters are custom-manufactured to cover to the window’s shape. Now, your shutters accentuate the distinct angles and curves of your arched and circular windows.
Another option for walk-out basements is sliding barn doors. Take advantage of the view outside by pushing the panels to the sides of the window. The barn doors turn into a work of art when you shut them, adding to the room’s furnishings.
There might be a small space on the sides, and light can shine through. That‘s due to how the barn door is mounted.
For the door in your walk-out basement, you’ll want a sturdy window treatment that can endure all the times you open and shut the door. Store-bought and mail-order Shades and blinds can rattle when they hit the glass. And if they’re tied to the frame, they look unfinished. But custom, made-to-order blinds — especially faux-wood blinds — that are expertly sized and properly installed can work quite nicely.
Shutters are also a great choice for walk-up basement doors in Baltimore.
Window Treatments For Look-Out Basements In Baltimore
We have another blog about how to choose window fashions for humid-heavy rooms here. For look-out basements in Baltimore, dampness and mold growth is a concern when deciding on a window treatment. So you’ll want one that can handle humid conditions and is stunning.
Premium wood and synthetic wood shutters resist moisture. Some plantation shutters won’t warp. That’s why they work so well for your look-out basement.
You can bring the warmth of wood to your, often cold, basement with plantation shutters. These energy efficient window treatments lower your utility bills throughout the year and make lounging and entertaining in this room a pleasant experience.
Combine plantation shutters and window film for increased energy efficiency. This also allows you to swing open the shutter panels when the sun is shining while saving energy with window film.
For small basement windows, you can give the illusion of a bigger window by using shutters that are higher than the window is. And you keep all the benefits of privacy and light control.
