The warm light just after sunrise, the soft glow as the sun is going down…both of these times of day are known as the “golden hour.” It’s ethereal and cozy…the type of light many of us would like to have all day long. With Silhouette Shades, it’s possible. This incredible window treatment transforms the light in your home, from harsh glare and direct rays, to you own personal golden hour. Want to see what else is possible? Check out the six ways you can customize Silhouette Shade features for your home…
Levels of Lighting
Transforming harsh light…it’s what Silhouette Shades are known for. Frustrating glare, direct rays of sunshine…the sheer fabrics invite light in, but diffuse it as it enters. This all occurs while the solid vanes are open…floating between two layers of sheer fabrics. Want to lower the amount of light entering? It’s easy. Adjust the solid, fabric vanes to tilt, changing the amount of light and direction. Sometimes, clients like to keep the vanes closed up during certain times of day for light control and privacy.
For many homeowners, the fabric vanes that tilt down as they close added just enough light control and privacy. But, what would life be without continual innovation? One of the newer Silhouette Shade features comes to us as “Halo.” The Halo feature offers full tilt of the fabric vanes–that means they can also tilt up toward the ceiling. Why is this important? Light that flows into the home, across the ceiling, illuminates the entire space more than light that enters across the floor.
The Silhouette Halo™ Feature
Want to Add Room Darkening?
If you want to extend the range of light control all the way to room darkening, you can! A favorite of Silhouette Shade features is Duolite. This adds a secondary blackout shade to the headrail. Because the two shades act independent of one another, you can enjoy your soft, diffused light as much as you’d like. Then, when it’s time for blissful darkness, the blackout roller shade drops into place.
Let’s Talk about the Sheers.
The specialty sheer fabrics are responsible for creating the amazing glow they’ve become famous for. But, what if we told you that you’ve got options when it comes to the view? Not only do they diffuse the light, but they showcase this gorgeous view of the outdoors. The traditional sheer fabrics offers a soft, hazy backdrop. But, you’ve got another option…
Silhouette® Window Shadings
It’s called ClearView, and it sharpens the view. Through the magic of black sheer fabrics, The view is suddenly crisp and clear.
How do you choose? It all depends on what is right outside your windows. Some homeowners have a tremendous view that is worth sharpening. Others have incredible windows, but the view is not something they want to focus on–they’d rather have the soft haze. The best part is that the customizations all make your home the perfect place for you and your family.
Doors VS Windows
It’s a common problem faced by many homeowners…How do you style window coverings for doors and windows in the same shared space? This is exactly why it’s helpful to get the experts involved. We can help you determine the kind of light you have entering your home, the functional benefits and control you need, as well as styles that look good together. As far as Silhouette Shade features go, you can use them on doors.
Of course, we have other options for you! The remarkable thing about Silhouettes is that they share the same fabrics as a vertical shade collection. That means, if you’d rather cover your doors with vertical shades, you can! The fabrics will look consistent, and you can get the adjustments that match the movement of the doors.
Luminette privacy sheers offer sideways adjustments to open and close. Silhouettes can grace the windows, while Luminettes cover the door. It’s a stunning look with all the beautiful light you deserve.
The Colour Scheme
Many times, when you see Hunter Douglas Silhouettes, they are showcased in neutral colours. Light and airy, neutrals fit the atmosphere and mood they set with natural lighting and serene approach. What you might not realize is that even within the neutral colour scheme, there are ways to coordinate with your home’s design elements.
Not only that, but these window shades also look stunning in contrasting or dark fabrics, inviting natural light, but standing out in statement-making design.
How Do They Operate?
The way you make adjustments to your window shades is totally up to you! When it comes to Silhouette shade features, this is just another way to customize them.
Cordless: They are available for cordless, manual control with the LiteRise system, requiring a gentle push/pull of the bottom to close the vanes, and then lift or lower to place the shade.
Wand Motorization: The SoftTouch system offers a wand that lies at the side of the shade, connected to the headrail by a strong magnet. This offers individual motorization at the window fro any adjustments you would like to make.
Automated Shades: The Hunter Douglas PowerView system offers three options to choose from when designing the operation of your window shades. Remote control allows you to have push button control for opening, closing and adjusting from 1-6 shades. You can also set a favorites position. For additional smart features, the app on your phone or tablet allows you to open, close and adjust at the touch of a button, control multiple windows throughout your home, save favorite settings, set dynamic scenes and schedule the adjustments. Even more than that, by incorporating your motorized shades into your smart home system, you can experience voice controlled adjustments and smart home triggers as other smart home accessories in your home work together.
Are You Ready to Pick Your Favorite Silhouette Shade Features?
We’d love to help! These all-time favorite window shades are an amazing way to capture natural light in your home and create the perfect atmosphere. Come visit one of our showrooms in London or Exeter to see all of the customizations up-close. Operate the shades, and check out some of the beautiful fabrics samples available to you. Then, schedule with us. We’d love to visit your home for a free design consult.