The Magic Movement of Sheer Shades Near Manasquan, NJ
At Interior Views Design Center, we can’t stop talking about a window treatment category that does something no ordinary shade can—sheer shades!
Sheers and shadings from Hunter Douglas filter light into a radiant glow—which are a far cry from the more solid shading styles we grew up with.
Instead of the mostly decorative sheer curtains, today’s lightweight fabric styles work harder and look much better than options in the past.
From Sheers to Sheer Shades
Many years back, sheer fabrics emerged to address a problem: standard curtains could protect privacy but also left rooms feeling dark and closed off. Instead of simply blocking light, sheers filtered it, creating a visual barrier that let in light and prevented people from seeing inside homes.
But there was much room for improvement.
As architecture moved toward larger windows and open floor plans, the need for more effective light and privacy control led to the development of sheer shades. These were engineered to mimic the soft look of a curtain with the functionality of a blind: a hybrid window treatment. The design uses fabric vanes integrated with sheer fabrics, a modern solution that keeps spaces feeling airy and bright without the bulk of traditional drapery.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades Work Like Magic
Hunter Douglas introduced Silhouette® Sheer Shades with a one-of-a-kind design. S-shaped fabric vanes seem to float between front and back sheer panels. You can choose from 150+ fabric/color choices in different opacities and 2", 3", or 4" vane widths.
To adjust light and privacy, just tilt the fabric vanes. The sheer fabrics offer UV protection, which prevents flooring and furniture from fading. That's a meaningful benefit in rooms with large windows or strong southern exposure — both are common in homes throughout Jersey Shore communities.
Silhouette® Sheer Shades Enhancements and Control Options
Silhouette® Sheer Shades are a horizontal window covering, available for windows and glass doors sized from 6" - 155" wide and 12" - 136" tall. Hunter Douglas also customizes them for specialty shapes, such as arches, angles, bay windows, and sliding glass doors.
We can enhance Silhouette® Sheer Shades with upgrades like:
- Silhouette Halo™ Window Shadings feature double-fabric vanes that move up and down to redirect sunlight exactly where needed.
- ClearView® Sheers offer especially clear outside views while still filtering sunlight and providing UV protection.
- Duolite® has a translucent Silhouette® Sheer Shade layer in the front and a room-darkening shade liner on the back for added privacy.
Control Options
Hunter Douglas offers five control options for Silhouette® Sheer Shades:
- SoftTouch® Motorization: Battery-powered wand.
- EasyRise™: Corded loop system.
- LiteRise®: Push or pull the covering with your hand.
- UltraGlide® Wand: Soft-touch, ergonomic wand.
- PowerView® Automation: Motorized system that uses a remote, app, or voice commands.
We Have Custom Sheer Shades Near Manasquan, NJ
We feature Silhouette® Sheer Shades and the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments, and our design experts can’t wait to show you this stunning style and how beautifully they filter light.
Contact us for a consultation in Manasquan or schedule an appointment. We serve the Jersey Coast including Wall, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Avon, Northern Brick, Farmingdale, Bay Head, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Northern Ocean County, and Monmouth County, NJ.
