• Silhouette® sheer window shades on floor-to-ceiling corner windows, diffusing natural light in a modern living room with sofa and fireplace

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings in Austin

An amazing view, soft natural light, and a beautifully filtered atmosphere—Silhouette® Window Shadings transform the way your home feels as a premium option for custom window shades.

What Makes Silhouette Shades Unique?

A favorite in Austin homes, Silhouette shades feature soft fabric vanes suspended between sheer fabrics, creating a floating effect that enhances natural light while preserving your view.

  • Ideal for large windows
  • Diffuse glare with sheer fabrics
  • Maintain a soft view-through
  • Enhance natural daylight

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Silhouette® dual shades with layered fabrics for light filtering and room-darkening privacy

Dual Shades for Total Privacy

One of the most popular features for light control and privacy, dual shades are available for Silhouette shades. Enjoy the soft entering light and dynamic views with the sheer shade. Then, switch to room darkening shades for complete privacy and darkness, all in one sleek headrail. One headrail, two shades. It’s a game-changer.
Silhouette® shades with Halo™ feature tilting vanes upward to direct natural light toward the ceiling

The New Halo™ Feature

It’s an all-new innovation to enhance the light control in your home. Traditional vanes rest in the floating position to show off the view while filtered light enters. Then, they tilt downward to direct light towards the floor. With the Halo feature, you can tilt the vanes upward, directing light toward the ceiling as well—illuminating the entire space with soft, balanced lighting.
Silhouette® ClearView® sheer shades providing a sharp outdoor view with diffused natural light

Light Control with a View

What kind of view would you like? Soft and hazy–or detailed and crisp? Everyone’s view outside their home is different. The original sheer fabric for Hunter Douglas Silhouettes provides a beautiful, soft view-through with glowing light. With a new type of sheer fabric, the ClearView® option is born. A black sheer fabric window shades designed to highlight your view, with details on display while the entering light is diffused for a gentle atmosphere.

Silhouette Shades FAQ

What is the Halo feature?

The Halo feature allows Silhouette vanes to tilt both upward and downward, giving you more control over how light enters the room. This creates a softer, more balanced lighting effect throughout your space.

What are ClearView sheer fabrics?

ClearView sheer fabrics are designed to sharpen your view through Silhouette shades. This black sheer fabric provides a clearer, more detailed view to the outside while still diffusing natural light, offering improved clarity compared to traditional sheers.

Are Silhouette shades energy efficient?

Yes. Silhouette shades help diffuse natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting and improving indoor comfort. While not as insulating as cellular shades, they still contribute to light control and energy efficiency.

Are Silhouette shades good for large windows?

Yes. Silhouette shades are an excellent option for large windows, offering smooth operation, soft light control, and an unobstructed view when fully raised, making them a great choice among window treatments for large windows.

What’s the main difference between Silhouette® and Pirouette® Window Shadings?

Both are premium sheers shadings, but the core difference comes down to construction. Silhouette® features fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels, while Pirouette® Window Shadings use a single sheer backing with fabric vanes attached to the front.

Can Silhouette shades be motorized?

Yes, they are capable of motorization with PowerView® Automation, which allows them to be adjusted with a remote, phone app, or voice control. Silhouette shades can also be designed for use with SoftTouch™ motorized wand control, which offers individual motorization at the shade with a wand that is pushed and pulled to activate movement.

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