Finished basements tend to be dark and feel claustrophobic because they have no (or few) windows. Here’s a neat way to remedy that problem. When finishing the basement, decide how many windows, where you would like to have them and the size of the windows you would like to have.
Now, build a window box frame and insert it into your wall. You’ll need to run the appropriate electrical wiring and receptacle to the window box. If you would like to just have the light you can place an opaque plastic cover in your window box. If you would prefer a splash of color you can purchase, or have made, a stain glass window the exact size you will need for your window box. When lit from behind, the stain glass will add color and light.
Mix it up if you like by placing three window boxes on one wall. The two outer boxes can be opaque and the center can be stain glass. These window boxes make wonderful conversation starters!