Do you look forward to that time of day when the light is just right and there’s a glow to the room? It feels completely serene, and your only wish is to capture that perfect setting. The secret is out. With Silhouette Sheer Shades you can. These shades offer the best softened light experience without losing your view to the outdoors. This “just right” light can be yours everyday, and Silhouette shade features can get you there.
One’s good, two’s better.
The true purpose of window treatments is to control the light. Hunter Douglas Sheer Shades take it one step further and transform the light. What starts out as harsh sunshine can be filtered into a beautiful bright glow. But if you want more control, our dual sheer shades offer a room darkening option. This innovation allows for added levels of light control with the use of a secondary shade. At any time of day you find yourself needing serious room darkening, simply engage the dual shade and block the light. Just another Silhouette Shade feature available to our clients.
The Vanes: Open or Closed?
It depends. If you have indirect light entering all day, you may keep them open most of the day allowing them to do their thing by transforming light into a comfortable glow. This way you can enjoy the view of your outdoor space too.
On the other hand, if you have street facing windows or relentless light coming in, you may prefer them closed. This position allows for privacy and control, while still experiencing beautiful light nonetheless. A new feature that’s important to mention is called Halo. Halo allows you to adjust the vanes up, to channel light into your room, while they appear closed to the outside.
The Color Scheme
Let’s discuss the interior look of Silhouette Sheer Shades for a moment. The fabric vanes that seem to “float” between the layers of sheers? Those fabrics can be chosen to coordinate with your home’s decor. We offer an expansive selection of fabrics in an array of colors some with subtle texturing.
Neutrals are definitely more commonly chosen, but if you like darker colors, we have what you’re looking for in that department, too.
The Sheer Fabrics
Now that we can envision the vanes “floating” between two layers of sheers, let’s talk about the two types of sheer fabrics we offer. First, it’s ClearView. This Silhouette Shade features a crisp, sharp view-through.
A more traditional look lies in the original sheer material. Some homeowners want that soft, hazy, classic look. It’s really a personal choice, but here’s an example of each.
Operating Systems
There are a number of ways to operate your shades. At Austin Window Fashions, we can fit your windows for manual operation–cordless or with cords, or you can choose a motorized option. Sheer Shades are available in a variety of operating systems to make life more convenient for you. Here’s a list of possibilities.
- Cordless Shades: Push/Pull Operation with LiteRise
- Retractable Corded Shades: UltraGlide
- Cord Loop: Continuous Cord Rotation
- Individual Motorization: The SoftTouch Wand
- Motorized Shades: PowerView Automation
Doors VS Windows
Oftentimes, doors and windows share the same space in the home. That’s ok. Sheer shades are a great way to coordinate your look without being too “matchy, matchy.” You can choose from vertical shades, Luminettes, for your patio doors and horizontal sheers for your windows. Select all the same color, or mix and match. It’s up to you.
How Will You Choose?
If you’re ready to improve your home with custom treatments, we can help. Our designers love to lead our clients in exploring what’s possible with Silhouette Shade features. From colors and style, to added options and operating systems we can help you make sense of it all and create a design that you will enjoy for years to come. Stop by one of our showrooms, or invite us to your home for a FREE design consult. We can’t wait to get started.
