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Luminette by Hunter Douglas

Drapery-like sheers exude a soft glow. Distinctly designed to control light while creating privacy.

Features

Luminette^® Privacy Sheers combine sheers and blinds, for doors and large windows.

Light Control and Privacy—from rotating fabric vanes.
UV Protection—provides a buffer between interiors and the sun.
Beautiful Fabrics—luxurious, high-quality selection.
Vane Size—3 ½”.
A Coordinated Look—with our Whole House Solution^™ for horizontal and vertical window treatments.

Optional Enhancements

Cut Fabrics for Coordinating Accessories—from Accents by the Yard^™.
Exclusive Fabrics—from The Alustra^® Collection.

Hunter Douglas Luminette

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Control Options

Hunter Douglas PowerView remote in a pebble

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Travelling Wand

Basic push and pull control with a wand (for vertical style only)

Specialty Shapes

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

Sidelights

Windows around entry doors

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Vignette by Hunter Douglas

Elegantly tailored. In flat or full folds. Transforming light, for a more alluring space.

Features

A twist on a traditional Roman shade, Vignette^® Modern Roman Shades add a clean, crisp, contemporary aesthetic to any room.

Beautiful Fabrics—luxurious, high-quality selection.
Energy Efficiency—insulates well, and room-darkening fabrics block heat gain.
Style Option—rolling shade.
Fabric Opacities—sheer, light filtering or room darkening.
Fold Sizes—4″ full fold or 6″ flat fold.
A Coordinated Look—with our Whole House Solution^™ for horizontal and vertical window treatments.

Optional Enhancements

Exclusive Fabrics—from The Alustra^® Collection.
Light Control and Privacy in One—with our Duolite^® system.
Two Independent Shades—with our Two-on-One headrail design.
Cut Fabrics for Coordinating Accessories—from Accents by the Yard^™.

Hunter Douglas Vignette

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Control Options

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Retractable Wand

Gently pull on the UltraGlide^® wand

Push/Pull

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise^® system

Specialty Shapes

Arches

Gothic arches, half-circles, half-moons and more

Angles

Right angles, isosceles triangles and sloped windows

Trapezoids

Windows with tapered, parallel sides

Circles and Ovals

Round Windows

Bay and Corner Windows

Curved and angled windows

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

go back to roman shades

Provenance by Hunter Douglas

Artisanal, artistically woven wood. Infusing organic style and texture into a room.

Features

Handcrafted from wood, reeds, grasses and bamboo, Provenance^® Woven Wood Shades bring a touch of the outdoors, in.

Style Choices—Roman, Waterfall Roman, Recessed Roman and Vertical Drapery styles.
Durability—minimal stretching, bowing or breaking.

Optional Enhancements

Flexible Light Control and Improved Energy Efficiency—from an independent liner.
A Decorative Accent—with a valance and/or edge banding.

Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Woods

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Control Options

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Retractable Wand

Gently pull on the UltraGlide^® wand

Push/Pull

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise^® system

Travelling Wand

Basic push and pull control with a wand (for vertical style only)

Specialty Shapes

Angles

Right angles, isosceles triangles and sloped windows

Bay and Corner Windows

Curved and angled windows

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

Go back to natural shades

Sonnette by Hunter Douglas

Sonnette is a cellular shade and a roller shade, paired together. For a fresh take on style and energy efficiency.

Features

Sonnette^® Cellular Roller Shades marry the simplicity of a roller shade with a layer of insulating fabric.

Energy Efficiency—from an insulating, cellular design, for comfort all year long.
Dimensional Beauty—gentle curves add visual interest.
Light Diffusion—designed to create soft, radial light.
Fabric Opacities—semi-opaque and room darkening.
Cell Size—2″.

Optional Enhancements

Optimal Privacy—with our Kickback^™ feature.
Front-Rolling Fabric—for clearing handles and window cranks.

Hunter Douglas Sonnette

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Control Options

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise^® system

Motorized Wand

Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch^® Motorization

Specialty Shapes

Bay and Corner Windows

Curved and angled windows

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

Back to Roller Shades

Silhouette by Hunter Douglas

S-shaped fabric vanes float between sheers. For gorgeous, diffused light, along with daytime privacy.

Features

Silhouette^® Window Shadings let you enjoy filtered light and a daytime view, while maintaining your privacy.

Soft Radiance—from our one-of-a kind design.
Daytime Privacy and Light Control—by tilting the fabric vanes.
UV Protection—keeps furniture and flooring from fading.
Light Management Throughout the Day—with our Silhouette Halo^™ Window Shadings.
Vane Sizes—2″, 3″ or 4″
A Coordinated Look—with our Whole House Solution^™ for horizontal and vertical window treatments.

Optional Enhancements

Light Control and Room Darkening in One—with our Duolite^® system or A Deux^™ design.
Superior View-Through—with ClearView^® sheers.
Exclusive Fabrics—from The Alustra^® Collection.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette

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Control Options

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Retractable Wand

Gently pull on the UltraGlide^® wand

Push/Pull

Push up or pull down with the LiteRise^® system

Motorized Wand

Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch^® Motorization

Specialty Shapes

Arches

Gothic arches, half-circles, half-moons and more

Angles

Right angles, isosceles triangles and sloped windows

Trapezoids

Windows with tapered, parallel sides

Circles and Ovals

Round Windows

Bay and Corner Windows

Curved and angled windows

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

go back to sheer shades

Pirouette by Hunter Douglas

Soft fabric vanes whose shape changes on demand. Controlling light in a magical new way.

Features

Alter light in a space with the sculptural design of Pirouette^® Window Shadings.

Light Control and Privacy—with our unique fabric vanes and a single back sheer.
UV Protection—keeps furniture and flooring from fading.
Beautiful Fabrics—luxurious, high-quality selection.
Vane Sizes—5″.

Optional Enhancements

A Deux—combines a sheer shade and a room-darkening roller fabric into a single headrail for flexible light control.
Superior View-Through—with ClearView^® sheers.
Exclusive Fabrics—from The Alustra^® Collection

Control Options

Smart Automated

Enjoy convenient control with PowerView^®Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system

Retractable Wand

Gently pull on the UltraGlide^® wand

Motorized Wand

Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch^® Motorization

Specialty Shapes

Arches

Gothic arches, half-circles, half-moons and more

Angles

Right angles, isosceles triangles and sloped windows

Trapezoids

Windows with tapered, parallel sides

Circles and Ovals

Round Windows

Bay and Corner Windows

Curved and angled windows

Patio and Sliding Glass Doors

Large, vertical expanses of glass

French Doors and Garden Doors

back to sheer shades

Skylights

Skylight windows invite gorgeous natural light into your home. But, there are times of day–and seasons of the year–where the direct rays coming into Winnipeg homes is not welcome. Suddenly, that beautiful light is causing squinting headaches, heat exhaustion and damaged interiors.

When you cover skylight windows with the right window coverings, you’ll experience light when and if you want it. You’ll maintain comfort, while adding a layer of protection against harsh UV rays.

Hunter Douglas Doulite Duettes, which are a type of honeycomb shade, are available for skylights. They offer the options of a room darkening or light filtering fabric for the bottom shade and a sheer shade on the top to keep the damaging effects of UV rays to a minimum. It’s two shades in one!

Make adjustments simple with a manual crank, or even better, smart shades. The innovation of automated shades allows you to make adjustments with a tap on your phone or a voice command. Set schedules, save favorites, or sync the movement with your smart home system. It’s as easy as that.

Hunter Douglas Duette Duolite Skylite with room darkening fabric

Hunter Douglas Duette Duolite Skylite with sheer fabric

SkyLift skylight system, available on Duette^® and Applause^® Honeycomb Shades, is specifically suited for skylights. Choose PowerView^® Automation for these shades, or manual operation with a hand crank or telescoping pole for hard-to-reach windows. Either way, the SkyLift system is perfect for very large, overhead windows. Meet with a Superblinds expert to learn more.

Learn about solutions for tilt and turn windows

Hard to Reach Windows

Windows out of reach because of their height or location, present a special challenge. Motorization is often the best solution as it provides a convenient way to enjoy easy operation of your window covering with a remote control or wall switch.

Don’t want a remote? Automate!

Did you know you don’t even need a remote to have your shades move to exactly where you want them every day, to give you the best sun control and privacy for your home? Welcome to the world of Automation!

Learn about solutions for Patio doors

Privacy

Openness Factor

The openness factor of blinds refers to the density of the weave in the fabric, typically expressed as a percentage. It indicates how much light and visibility is allowed through the blind. A lower openness percentage means a tighter weave, blocking more light and offering more privacy, while a higher percentage indicates a looser weave, allowing more light and visibility.

1% Openness Factor

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1% Openness Factor

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Opacity

Opacity refers to the amount of light that passes through a fabric. Sheer fabrics allow for the most light to enter a room, but they offer the least amount of privacy. On the other end of the spectrum, blackout fabrics block nearly all light from entering a room, and they provide the most privacy

People prioritize privacy from window coverings in the evening primarily for safety and security, as well as to improve sleep quality and maintain personal boundaries. At night, when interior lights are on, window coverings help prevent outsiders from seeing inside. The opacity of the fabric on your window will determine how much coverage you receive. Take a look at what various opacities look like from the outside into the home, in the photos below.

Sheer Street View at Night

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Top Down/Bottom Up

People love top-down/bottom-up shades because they offer a unique combination of light and privacy control, allowing for flexible light management and maintaining privacy simultaneously. This design allows you to adjust the shade from the top or the bottom, or both, providing options not available with traditional blinds.

Top Down Features

Daylighting Across the Ceiling
Interior Protection from Harsh UV Rays
Privacy with Natural Light

Natural light improves your mood & the atmosphere of your home. But, what about privacy? Even more, direct light enters, increasing the temperature and causing glare. It’s time you said “enough is enough” with top down bottom up shades. Most of the window stays covered for privacy and light control, while natural light flows in across the ceiling to illuminate the space. Enjoy the ideal balance of light & control in your home.

Daylighting

Natural light crosses the ceiling and illuminates the space. This is called daylighting, and it’s a well-loved feature of top down shades. Just by lowering your shades from the top, you can have all the benefits of covered windows while enjoying mood-boosting sunshine. Reduced glare, no direct rays in your eyes, privacy and energy savings.

Privacy

Just because you have street-level traffic outside your windows, doesn’t mean you have to give up privacy. Not only that, but you don’t have to give up your sky views or natural light, either. Bring the shades down enough that you can have the best of both worlds–a cozy, private feeling on the inside with natural light that easily puts you in a good mood.

Custom Adjustments

Put your shades right where you need them when you combine the Top Down/ Bottom Up feature with PowerView Motorization. Lower from the top. Raise from the bottom. Lower from the top AND raise from the bottom. It’s customization at each and every window that makes these shades so unique. You design the way your room looks and feels. Experience a personalized atmosphere you will love!