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Silhouette® vs. Pirouette® Sheer Window Shades

The names of these two Hunter Douglas luxury sheer window treatments sound similar, and they do offer some similar styles and features. If you’re unfamiliar with either, it can be easy to get a bit confused when deciding which is best suited for your home or office. These two different styles of window treatments each come with their own unique design patterns and functional features.  Custom Window Decor of Jupiter is a Hunter Douglas Centurion Gallery Showcase Dealer, and our talented team has the expertise to explain the differences between these two lines of window treatments and help you find just the right one for your home.

Elegant modern apartment equipped with Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades

Exploring Silhouette® Sheer Shades

These sheer window treatments have a one-of-a-kind design that diffuses light beautifully for a radiant daytime glow and the privacy you need. They’re designed with S-shaped fabric vanes floating between front and back panels.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades will fit openings in these sizes:

  • Height: 12” - 136”
  • Width: 6” - 144”

You can order these sophisticated shades with 2”, 3”, or 4” vanes in over 150 fabrics and color choices. Once they’re installed, raise, lower, or tilt the vanes to control the light and privacy. The fabrics also offer UV protection to keep your furnishings and floors from fading. Ask us about these options for your Silhouette® Sheer Shades:

  • ClearView® for superior see-through
  • Duolite® system or A Deux™ for room darkeing
  • Exclusive Alustra® Collection fabrics
  • Specialty shapes, like arched windows, bay windows, and sliding glass doors
  • SoftTouch® Motorization Wand
  • PowerView® Automation

Discovering Pirouette® Sheer Shades

Known for their mesmerizing beauty, Pirouette® Sheer Shades feature soft, contoured fabric vanes that move gently against a light-diffusing back panel. The sculptural shapes change on demand, magically controlling the light. These sheer window shades can be customized in more than 90 luxurious, high-quality fabrics and colors in these sizes:

  • Height: 15” - 144”
  • Width: 12” - 144”

Pirouette® Sheer Shades come in 4” or 5” vane sizes, and the single, back sheer controls light and privacy. Pirouette® Sheer Shades also offer UV protection. Here are some of the different options:

  • ClearView® for superior see-through
  • Exclusive Alustra® Collection fabrics
  • Specialty shapes, like arched windows, bay windows, and sliding glass doors
  • UltraGlide® retractable wand
  • PowerView® Automation

Which of These Sheer Window Shades is Right for You?

Silhouette® and Pirouette® Sheer Shades are both horizontal window treatments that can be completely raised and lowered, and you can adjust their vanes for the perfect amount of light and privacy.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades have S-shaped vanes, while Pirouette® Sheer Shades curve like half-moons and expand and contract. With the second choice, you’ll have thicker lines; the Silhouette® Sheer Shades design has fabric on the front and back of the vanes. Either option is a great choice, and we are here to help discuss with you which one will best suit your home, style, and tastes.

Custom Window Decor of Jupiter Can Help You Choose the Best Sheer Window Shades

If you can’t quite picture the difference between these two Hunter Douglas sheer window coverings, our design team can explain it to you in person. We proudly carry the full line of Hunter Douglas window coverings and look forward to meeting you. Contact us for a friendly, professional consultation on window treatments near Jupiter, Florida. We work with clients in North Palm Beach County, Jupiter, Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens, and North Palm Beach, FL.