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Command the Light with Sheer Horizontal Shades

Natural light in a home can be a blessing or a curse, as it can have a variety of positive effects (like lighting a room with free natural illumination) and negative effects (like solar heat that can raise the temperature of a home in the summer to uncomfortable levels). Sheer horizontal shades let homeowners negate the negative effects of direct sunlight and better control the positive ones for easy and convenient light control that results in beautiful lighting effects that can also protect your home and your belongings.

Silhouette® Window Shadings Kahului, Hawaii (HI) protective and stylish sheer horizontal shades from Hunter Douglas.

Create a Range of Striking Lighting Effects

Sheer horizontal shades from Hunter Douglas utilize two different types of materials, one translucent fabric and the other opaque, so the range of lighting effects they can create is exponential. For example, the Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings, which are constructed using two layers of sheer material with s-shaped vanes of opaque fabric strung between the front and back sheer. When the vanes are open light filters through the sheer textiles creating a soft, diffused effect; and the sheers also block the views in for a space that is private but doesn’t feel closed off. When the s-shaped vanes are tilted natural light can be deflected for illumination that is subdued but not dark, and when closed completely the s-shaped vanes block light for room darkening effects great for movie nights at home or creating a sleep-inducing slumber chamber especially when paired with the exclusive Duolite® shading system. Duolite® is an exclusive system to Hunter Douglas that utilizes two shades (one light-filtering and one room-darkening) operated on a single roller unit to create sheer horizontal shades with blackout capabilities.

Protect Against UV

When daylight invades your home, it doesn’t come alone; it brings a bounty of solar extras like solar heat and UV radiation that can cause problems. Sheer horizontal shades like Pirouette® Window Shadings offer protection against unwanted solar elements with innovative fabrics and design. Pirouette® Window Shadings feature a single sheer backing with opaque fabric vanes affixed to the front. When the vanes are open the sheer materials filter out up to 81% of harmful UV rays, and with the vanes engaged these sheer horizontal shades can block up to 99%. The shades, therefore, perform a great service to your home by protecting your furniture, flooring, and other household items from the damaging effects of UV exposure that could include warping materials, fading color or discoloration, cracking, peeling, or sun rot. Save your possessions from costly replacements or repairs with a quality set of horizontal sheer shades.

Whether you’re looking to protect your home against UV rays or take control of the lighting in your house with either stylish or functional intent, horizontal sheer shades offer modern solutions to your window treatment needs. Abbey Carpet of Maui carries the Hunter Douglas line of sheer shades including Pirouette® Window Shadings and Silhouette® Window Shadings, two top-of-the-line sheer horizontal shades. Talk with the helpful staff at Abbey Carpet of Maui about adding horizontal sheer shades to your home by requesting a consultation online or vising their showroom located near Kahului, Hawaii. Abbey Carpet & Flooring serves the communities of Kihei, Lahaina, Pukalani, Wailuku, Wailea, and Kahului, HI.