Blinds and shades for your basement
Basement window blinds for small, high and awkward windows. Keep the daylight, and stay private at ground level.
The in-home consultation is free. Measuring and installation are quoted with your order.
Jump to the ratingsBasement window blinds, rated
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| Product | Keeps the daylight | Private at ground level | Copes with damp | Dark for a bedroom | Motor option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Strong | Limited | Good | Yes | |
 Cellular shades for your basementWhy it works: Cordless as standard, and the pockets keep cold glass from chilling the room. The small fold looks neat on a small window. Good to know: Inside the frame, a little light gets past the edges. | |||||
| Strong | Strong | Limited | Good | No | |
 BetterFit no-drill cellular for your basementWhy it works: Drop the top down for daylight while nobody at ground level sees in. It clips on, with no drilling. Good to know: It suits windows with a glazing bead, including ones that tilt or swing inward. We check your window first. | |||||
| Good | Strong | Strong | Limited | Tilt only | |
 2-inch faux wood blinds for your basementWhy it works: It doesn’t mind a damp basement. Tilt the slats up: daylight comes in, and passers-by can’t see in. Good to know: Light slips between the slats, so it isn’t dark enough for a bedroom on its own. | |||||
| Good | Strong | Good | Good | Yes | |
 Roller shades for your basementWhy it works: Slim and simple on a small window. Light filtering suits a rec room, room darkening a bedroom. Good to know: A thin line of light can show at the edges. | |||||
| No | Strong | Good | Strong | Yes | |
 Blackout roller system for your basementWhy it works: The darkest option for a home theatre or a basement bedroom. Side tracks stop light at the edges. Good to know: It fits inside the window frame. We check your frame at the consultation. | |||||
| Good | Good | Limited | Limited | Yes | |
 Zebra (dual) shades for your basementWhy it works: Line the stripes up for daylight, or close them for privacy. One shade does both. Good to know: Only three zebra fabrics really block the light, so it’s not the pick for a bedroom. | |||||
| Good | Strong | Strong | Limited | No | |
 PVC vertical blinds for your basementWhy it works: A walk-out basement door? PVC slats slide aside to walk through, and don’t mind damp. Good to know: When open, the slats stack at one side and cover a little of the glass. | |||||
Arched or angled window? Many shades are also made in specialty shapes. Ask at your consultation.
Two ways to keep the light and your privacy
Both are options on BetterFit no-drill cellular, which clips onto the window.
Made to measure for your window. We confirm what fits at the consultation. See BetterFit
Three honest trade-offs
Daylight, or darkness?
Light filtering or top-down
Keeps a small window’s daylight. Good for a rec room or an office.
Room darkening or blackout
Dark for a basement bedroom or a home theatre.
Screwed in, or clipped on?
Standard fitting
Fixed in the window frame or on the wall. Suits almost any window.
BetterFit no-drill
Clips onto windows with a glazing bead. No holes in the frame.
Soft fabric, or damp-proof?
Cellular and zebra
Soft fabric. Best in a dry, finished basement.
Faux wood or PVC
Don’t mind damp, and wipe clean.
Window up high, behind the sofa?
Somfy motors and hubs are available. Our smart-home automation works with most of our motorized products: schedules, phone and voice. How smart-home control works
- Cordless liftLift the bottom bar and it stays put. Nothing to tangle.
- Pump wand (Maxx-Wand)A slim wand helps on a high window. Pump it to raise the shade.
- MotorizedRemote, wall switch, phone or voice. We choose a motor strong enough for your shade.
What are the best basement window blinds?
How do I stay private at ground level and keep the light?
Can you fit blinds on windows that tilt or open inward?
My basement is a bit damp. What should I choose?
Is the consultation free?
Rated for other rooms too
- Living roomKeep the view and the daylight, and take the glare off the TV.
- BedroomBlackout for sleep and privacy in the daytime.
- NurseryRoom-darkening choices with no cords or chains within reach.
- KitchenMaterials that cope with steam and splashes and wipe clean.
- BathroomPrivacy that copes with steam and damp.
- Home officeKeep the daylight and lose the glare on your screen.
- PatioSliding patio doors inside, and shade for the deck outside.
- All roomsRoom by room: what works where, and why.
Show us the awkward windows.
We bring samples of every fabric and material to your home. When you order, we measure and install.
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