Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades for Open-Concept Homes
Open concept homes are perfect for those who love bright, connected layouts that easily transition from one room to another and offer clear sight lines to family and guests. Of course, all of that space can make light control challenging. Large windows, for example, can cause glare, UV damage, and heat gain if not properly covered.
This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy natural light, however! The right Hunter Douglas shades transform bright light into a soft glow while providing daytime privacy (a must-have for large windows).
At our Hunter Douglas showroom, the Creative Window Designs team can introduce you to these beautiful, high-quality shades in action. For now, we’ll tell you all of the reasons we’re loving these shades for your home:
Soft Light Control for Open Spaces
The last thing you want when walking into an open-concept house is to feel like you’re staring directly into the sun. On the flip side, total darkness can make the space feel cramped. Silhouette® Sheer Shades draw a unique balance because they combine the best of blinds and shades.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades are constructed with opaque, S-shaped fabric vanes suspended between two sheer layers for gently filtered sunlight throughout the day. This means you can enjoy natural light without worrying about glare, heat gain, or UV rays damaging your interiors.
A few more light-control benefits include:
- Soft radiance that spreads evenly throughout a room.
- Light management throughout the day.
- Multiple vane sizes (2-, 3-, and 4-inch options) to let you direct light easily.
Privacy Without Losing the View
As homeowners know, one of the bigger challenges of an open-concept home is maintaining privacy without making the space feel cramped. Silhouette® Sheer Shades help solve this issue by allowing you to enjoy daytime privacy while still enjoying your views. This ensures that the different areas in your home remain bright and open without feeling overexposed.
Additional benefits for privacy and views include:
- ClearView® sheers for improved outward visibility.
- Adjustable vanes for flexible privacy and shade.
- Sheer fabrics that combine views and privacy for the best of both worlds.
A Whole Home Solution™: Cohesive Custom Window Blinds and Shades
Another challenge homeowners can run into with open concepts is cohesion. Since most of the home is in your line of sight when you walk in, the risk of clashing rises. This is especially true with window treatments.
Fortunately, Silhouette® Sheer Shades are among the number of window coverings that offer a Whole Home Solution™. These are special window treatment systems that easily coordinate across horizontal treatments like shades and blinds with vertical options to create visual consistency from room to room.
Our team can introduce you to coordination options like:
- Matching Silhouette® Sheer Shades with vertical treatments for sliding doors.
- Creating a cohesive color and fabric palette across the home.
Visit Our Hunter Douglas Showroom in Costa Mesa, California
Open-concept homes are a beautiful style. But like all good things, they do come with challenges! Fortunately, with Silhouette® Sheer Shades and other Hunter Douglas window treatment options at Creative Window Designs, you can enjoy soft light, coordinated styles, and daytime privacy.
In need of even greater light control? We’re happy to discuss light-filtering VS room-darkening options with you!
If you’re ready to get started, contact us today. Our friendly team of experts cannot wait to help you find styles that you will love.
Creative Window Designs is located in Costa Mesa, California, and proudly serves Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar, Irvine, California.