SHEERS & SHADING
Discover Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings that beautifully soften natural light, preserve your outdoor views, and provide exceptional privacy with innovative light control technology.
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Explore Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings
Discover three innovative Hunter Douglas® collections designed to deliver exceptional light control, privacy, and style for every room in your home.
Silhouette® Window Shadings
Silhouette® Window Shadings feature soft, S-shaped fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels, creating beautifully filtered natural light while maintaining privacy. Their innovative design helps reduce glare, protect your home’s interior from harmful UV rays, and preserve your outdoor views. Optional ClearView® sheers and PowerView® Automation provide even greater convenience and performance.
Soft, S-shaped fabric vanes
Beautiful light diffusion
UV protection
ClearView® sheer option
Pirouette® Window Shadings
Pirouette® Window Shadings feature sculpted fabric vanes with Hunter Douglas’ innovative Invisi-Lift™ system, creating the appearance of floating fabric while providing exceptional light control. Enjoy beautiful natural light, expansive outdoor views, and advanced UV protection in a wide selection of custom fabrics, colors, and opacities.
Invisi-Lift™ floating vane design
Up to 81% UV protection when open
Up to 99% UV protection when closed
Wide selection of fabrics & colors
Luminette® Privacy Sheers
Luminette® Privacy Sheers are designed specifically for sliding glass doors, French doors, and large windows. Soft vertical fabric vanes rotate up to 180°, giving you exceptional control over natural light and privacy while maintaining an elegant, drapery-inspired appearance. Coordinating fabrics with Silhouette® and Pirouette® Window Shadings make it easy to create a seamless look throughout your home.
Ideal for sliding glass doors & large windows
180° rotating fabric vanes
Soft drapery-inspired appearance
Coordinating fabric collections
Optional SofTrak™ concealed hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Common Window Treatment Questions
Whether you’re exploring Hunter Douglas products, planning a consultation, or preparing for installation, we’re here to help. Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from homeowners throughout Massachusetts.
What are Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings?
Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings combine soft fabric vanes with sheer fabric panels to gently diffuse natural light while maintaining privacy and preserving your outdoor views. They offer the beauty of drapery with the functionality of a window shade.
What's the difference between Silhouette®, Pirouette®, and Luminette®?
Each collection is designed for different applications. Silhouette® Window Shadings feature S-shaped fabric vanes for beautifully filtered light, Pirouette® Window Shadings have sculpted fabric vanes that appear to float for enhanced view-through, and Luminette® Privacy Sheers are designed specifically for sliding glass doors and large windows.
Do sheer shades provide privacy at night?
Yes. Sheer shades provide excellent daytime privacy while softly filtering natural light. Depending on the product and fabric selected, privacy levels vary after dark, and room-darkening options are available for homeowners who need additional privacy.
Do Sheers & Shadings protect furniture from UV rays?
Yes. Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings help reduce harmful UV exposure that can fade furniture, flooring, artwork, and fabrics. Protection levels vary by product and shade position, with many collections providing excellent UV protection.
Can Sheers & Shadings be motorized?
Absolutely. Most Hunter Douglas® Sheers & Shadings are available with PowerView® Automation, allowing you to control your shades using a remote, smartphone, scheduled scenes, or voice assistant for effortless everyday operation.
Are Sheers & Shadings a good choice for large windows?
Yes. Sheers & Shadings are an excellent solution for large windows because they soften bright sunlight while preserving expansive outdoor views. For sliding glass doors and wide openings, Luminette® Privacy Sheers provide coordinated style and smooth operation.
Can Barrows help me choose the right Sheers & Shadings?
Yes. During your free consultation, our design specialists will help you compare Silhouette®, Pirouette®, and Luminette® collections, explain fabric and operating options, and recommend the best solution for your home’s style, lighting, and privacy needs