Hunter Douglas offers a comprehensive range of light-filtering options designed to enhance both residential and commercial spaces. Understanding these options is crucial for selecting window treatments that balance natural light, privacy, and aesthetic appeal.
Hunter Douglas provides various products that cater to different light control needs:
These treatments diffuse sunlight, reducing glare while maintaining privacy. Notable options include:
Silhouette® Window Shadings: Feature adjustable S-shaped vanes suspended between two sheer fabrics, allowing precise control over light and privacy.
Luminette® Privacy Sheers: Ideal for larger windows and sliding doors, combining sheer fabric with vertical rotating vanes for versatile light control.
The Duolite® system integrates two fabrics of varying opacities into a single shade, offering seamless transition between light diffusion and room darkening. This feature is available in:
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades: Combine a light-filtering front shade with a room-darkening back panel on a single roller.
Silhouette® Duolite® Shadings: Pair a translucent Silhouette shading in front with a room-darkening roller shade behind, providing both view-through and privacy.
Duette® Honeycomb Shades: Known for energy efficiency, these shades offer the Duolite feature for enhanced light control.
For optimal room darkening, the LightLock™ system, exclusive to Duette® Honeycomb Shades, utilizes U-shaped side channels to absorb incoming light, making it ideal for bedrooms and media rooms.
Choosing the appropriate light-filtering solution depends on the specific requirements of each space:
Living Areas: Sheers and shadings like Silhouette® Window Shadings are suitable for spaces where natural light is desired without compromising privacy.
Bedrooms: Duolite® shades or treatments with the LightLock™ system are recommended for their superior room-darkening capabilities, promoting restful sleep.
Offices: Light-filtering shades that reduce glare while allowing sufficient daylight can enhance productivity and comfort.
Q: How do light-filtering fabrics differ from room-darkening fabrics?
A: Light-filtering fabrics diffuse incoming light, creating a soft glow and reducing glare, while room-darkening fabrics block a significant amount of light, providing enhanced privacy and darkness.
Q: What is the Duolite® feature, and how does it function?
A: Duolite® combines two fabrics of different opacities into a single shade, allowing users to switch between light diffusion and room darkening as needed.
Q: Are there energy-efficient light-filtering options available?
A: Yes, Duette® Honeycomb Shades are designed for energy efficiency, trapping air in their cellular structure to provide insulation.
Q: Can light-filtering shades protect furniture from UV damage?
A: Many light-filtering shades, such as Silhouette® Window Shadings, offer UV protection, helping to preserve furniture and flooring from sun damage.
Q: How do I choose the right opacity level for my space?
A: Consider the room's purpose and desired light control. Living areas may benefit from light-filtering fabrics, while bedrooms might require room-darkening options for better sleep quality.
For personalized assistance in selecting the ideal light-filtering solution, contact BMD Materials at www.bmdmaterials.com.