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Shades For Casement Windows
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1/2" Budget Single Cell Blackout Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades
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3/8" Budget Double Cell Light Filtering Cordless Shades
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3/8" Budget Single Cell Light Filtering Cordless Shades
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3/8" Budget Single Cell Light Filtering Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades
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Understanding Casement Windows
Casement windows feature hinges attached to the side of the frame, allowing the window panel to swing outward or inward when opened. Most homes have the outward-opening style, where you turn a crank handle to push the window open at an angle.
This design lets in more air and natural light compared to windows that only slide halfway open, making them popular choices for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces where you want excellent ventilation.
The crank mechanism that makes these windows functional also creates the main challenge for window treatments. Standard crank handles can stick out several inches from the window frame, and if your blind or shade hangs too close to the window, the handle won't have room to turn properly.
Some casement windows have slim or folding handles that take up less space, but you'll still need to account for handle clearance when choosing your shades.
Best Shade Options
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades work exceptionally well on casement windows because of their versatile mounting options and energy-saving honeycomb construction. The honeycomb cells trap air between the window and your room, providing excellent insulation that helps maintain comfortable temperatures year-round. This matters especially for casement windows, which can let in drafts around their opening mechanisms.
You can mount cellular shades inside the frame if you have adequate depth and a slim handle, or outside the frame to completely avoid clearance issues. Light filtering fabrics soften harsh sunlight while maintaining privacy, and blackout versions block nearly all light for bedrooms. Cordless cellular shades eliminate dangling cords, creating a clean look and safer environment for homes with children and pets.
Roller Shades
Roller shades offer a streamlined solution with minimal hardware requirements. The key feature that makes them perfect for casement windows is the reverse roll option. With standard roller shades, the fabric rolls off the front of the tube and hangs close to the window. Reverse roll makes the fabric hang away from the wall, creating extra clearance for your crank handle to operate freely.
These shades stack into a compact roll when raised, maximizing your window opening and view. Choose from hundreds of fabric patterns and colors to match your room's style. Adding guide wires on each side keeps the shade in position even when you open the window, preventing it from blowing around in the breeze.
Roman Shades
Roman shades close from top down, keeping the bottom rail clear of your window crank when raised. Waterfall style mounting hangs the shade far enough from the wall to clear protruding handles. Their slimline design allows installation at the recess edge, avoiding handle contact while providing light control.
Pleated Shades
Pleated shades provide affordable coverage without sacrificing function. Available in narrow widths for smaller windows, they stack compactly like cellular shades at a lower price point.
Blinds for Casement Windows
Faux Wood Blinds
Faux wood blinds combine classic appearance with moisture-resistant construction. Adjustable slats give precise light control. Spacer blocks project blinds away from the wall by up to two inches, creating crank handle clearance. These work best with openings at least 10 inches wide.
Mini Blinds
Mini blinds with 1-inch aluminum slats fit narrow openings well. Lightweight construction prevents sagging on tall windows. Install with spacer blocks to clear window hardware.
Vertical Blinds
For extremely narrow or tall casement windows, vertical blinds offer a practical solution. Vanes slide to one side, staying clear of the crank mechanism.
Mounting Options
Inside mount places shades within the window frame, creating a clean appearance. This requires adequate depth (1.5 to 2 inches) and a slim handle. Measure from frame back to handle tip for clearance.
Outside mount attaches to wall or trim above the opening, eliminating handle interference. The shade hangs clear of the frame, providing better light blocking and making windows appear larger. Choose this when frame depth is limited or handles protrude.
Spacer blocks push shades away from the mounting surface, adding one to two inches of clearance. This often solves interference without requiring outside mounting.
Key Features
Cordless operation removes lift cords, creating cleaner appearance and eliminating hazards for children. Push up or pull down the bottom rail to adjust position.
Motorized shades provide push-button control, valuable for multiple casement windows or hard-to-reach installations. Operate all shades from remote or smartphone app.
Top-down bottom-up lets you lower from the top for natural light while maintaining privacy at eye level.
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