Ahh…Golden Hour. It’s that magical time of day when everything is bathed in a warm glow. It’s the moment just after sunrise, or right before sunset, when the sunlight seems cinematic. Imagine capturing that peaceful, golden light in your own home. With Silhouette Shades, you can. These sheer window coverings invite the perfect amount of soft light into your space while blocking harsh rays, creating a personal “Golden Hour.” Let’s take a look at the Silhouette shade features that create this ideal ambiance.
Color Options
While sheer fabrics are often the first thing that come to mind with Silhouette Shades, one of the key features to consider is the color of the solid fabric vanes. These vanes come in a variety of tones from bolds to neutrals. Dark colors can make a dramatic statement or complement your room’s overall vibe.
Vane Positions
Silhouette Shades allow you to adjust the solid fabric vanes in different ways to control the amount of light and privacy in your home. The most common options are sheers open to see the outside, or vanes closed up tight. The open vanes let light filter through the sheer fabric while still offering a view to the outside. On the other hand, closed vanes block out direct sunlight, creating a soft, glowing effect while providing full privacy.
However, there’s also a middle area of slightly open vanes. This lets light pour down toward the floor, brightening the room without sacrificing privacy. And for a truly unique effect, you can choose the Halo option, which tilts the vanes upward toward the ceiling. There are so many silhouette shade features that can work for you and your home.
Dual Shades: Double the Options
When it comes to controlling light, dual shades take your Silhouette experience to the next level. These shades feature two layers of fabric working independently for maximum versatility. This combination gives you the flexibility to adjust light and privacy, from a soft sheer glow to a completely darkened space, all with the same shade system.
Sheers Fabric Options
Another important choice in customizing your Silhouette shade features is selecting the right sheer fabric of traditional vs. ClearView. Traditional sheer fabrics create a soft, hazy view of the outdoors while diffusing light.
But the ClearView fabric option brings a whole new level of crisp! Thanks to the use of black fabric within the sheer material, ClearView gives you a sharp view without sacrificing light. Either are an option. The choice is yours, giving you the freedom to customize.
Doors and Windows
If you are enjoying the Silhouette shade features we’re going over, remember they aren’t just for windows. They’re perfect for doors, too. Especially since windows and doors are commonly found in the same spaces. Whether you’re covering patio doors, french doors, or sliding glass doors, Silhouette Shades can provide a uniform look that’s both stylish and functional.
For an even more coordinated space, you can pair Silhouette Shades on your windows with Luminette Privacy Sheers for your sliding doors.
Controlling Your Shades: Operating Features
Customization extends beyond the fabrics and colors into how you operate your shades. You can choose between manual or motorized options, depending on your preferences. Would you like to control your shades with a cord or wand? The Hunter Douglas Silhouette collection offers both cord-safe and cordless manual control. Also, motorization options can control individual windows or multiple shades throughout your home using a remote or smart device.
Visit Silhouette Shade Features In Person
Stop by our showroom to see them yourself. We want to show you all the Silhouette shade features and be able to touch and operate them firsthand. Afterward, let’s schedule a free in home design consultation with one of our specialists. We can’t wait to help you create your own Golden Hour! Contact us today!
