What's The Difference In Hunter Douglas Pirouette® vs Silhouette® Sheer Shades?
If you’ve been looking for innovative shades that add style and flair to natural light that comes into your living space, you should know about Hunter Douglas sheer shades. The movement adds depth to the window and shifts the light. When the vanes are open, the sheer backing filters the light to create privacy while still connecting you to the outside of your home. Closed will give you full coverage for rooms where you want less glare.
At first glance, these different sheers and shadings may look a lot alike: opaque fabric vanes combined with sheer panels that soften sunlight. But these designs behave differently than traditional blinds or shades and combine some of the best elements of these classic styles into something exciting and new.
Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades
Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades offer a more dimensional feel with fabric vanes that fold and unfurl from a single sheer backing as you adjust them. Enjoy protected views or roll them up into a header like a roller-shade style. The fabric vanes add a texture that looks great with both traditional and modern décor. Homeowners love Pirouette® Sheer Shades for living rooms, dining rooms, sunrooms, and home offices that want to balance views, protection, and light with unique design features.
Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades
Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades offer a softer, more subtle effect. Instead of folding vanes on a single sheer, Silhouette® Sheer Shades feature suspended fabric blades floating between two sheer panels. They still offer privacy when closed and are ideal for family spaces or any area where you want privacy without blocking out sunshine. They’re also great for protecting furniture and flooring, as the sheer fabric filters out harsh UV rays while keeping rooms comfortably lit.
Key Differences
While both shades manage light beautifully, their personalities differ.
- Pirouette® Sheer Shades feature softly contoured fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing, creating a more sculptural, dimensional look at the window.
- Silhouette® Sheer Shades feature S-shaped fabric vanes suspended between two sheer panels, creating a softer, more diffused glow with daytime privacy.
Functionally, both shades use Hunter Douglas’s trusted fabric technology and can be motorized through Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation, allowing you to adjust them with a remote or smartphone.
Both can look great in your space, but lighting style and your own personal taste should make the final call.
Discover the Difference Between Hunter Douglas Pirouette® vs Silhouette® Sheer Shades
We also provide commercial window treatments for businesses and hospitality, as well as other community and government buildings. The same design know-how that helps families create peaceful interiors also helps organizations create comfortable and functional surroundings.
At Curtain Time’s Stoneham studio, you can touch the fabrics, compare colors, and see how the light plays through them side by side. During a visit, a design consultant will show you fabric swatches and help you see how each fabric interacts with your specific lighting. Request a consultation with us today.