The Original Cellular Shade
Hunter Douglas invented the honeycomb shade in 1985 to address the energy crisis—and Duette has been perfected ever since. The distinctive cellular construction creates air pockets that trap air at the window, providing exceptional insulation against Ottawa's extreme temperatures.
Cell options:
- Single cell – Great value, effective insulation
- Double cell – Enhanced energy efficiency
- Duette Architella® – Honeycomb-within honeycomb for maximum R-value
The crisp, clean pleats maintain their shape year after year. Unlike cheap cellular shades that sag and lose their form, Duette fabrics are engineered for lasting beauty and performance.
Light Lock™– Ultimate Room Darkening
For bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms, Duette with LightLock™ delivers the industry's most complete room darkening. Unique U-shaped side channels absorb and deflect virtually all incoming light—even around the edges where other blackout shades fail.
LightLock benefits:
- Blocks light at sides, top, and bottom
- Creates near-total darkness
- Perfect for shift workers and light-sensitive sleepers
- Ideal for Ottawa's long summer days
LightLock is available on Duette and Applause® honeycomb shades. It's the closest thing to sleeping in complete darkness without interior shutters.
Versatile Light Control
Duette offers more light control options than any other shade:
- Top-Down/Bottom-Up: Lower from the top for privacy while admitting light above, or raise from the bottom traditionally—or any combination.
- Duolite®: Two shades in one headrail: a sheer front shade for light filtering and a room-darkening back shade. Adjust independently for complete control.
- Day/Night: Light-filtering fabric on top, room-darkening below—adjust the meeting point for the perfect balance.
Available in over 250 fabric colors from soft sheers to complete blackout.
PowerView® Automation
Duette shades pair beautifully with Hunter Douglas PowerView® automation —and Randall's is a certified PowerView installer.
PowerView features:
- Control shades via remote, app, or voice (Alexa, Google, Siri)
- Schedule automatic adjustments throughout the day
- Create scenes like "Good Morning" or "Movie Night"
- Integrate with smart home systems
Why automate Duette?
- Hard-to-reach windows and skylights
- Energy efficiency through scheduled movements
- Child safety – no cords at all
- Convenience and luxury
Our specialists handle complete PowerView setup and programming.
Perfect for Any Window
Duette is available for virtually every window type:
- Standard rectangular windows
- Skylights with specialized hardware
- Arched windows
- Angled windows following rooflines
- Sidelights beside entry doors
- French doors with door-mount brackets
- Sliding doors with VertiCell® vertical cellular
Specialty shapes require precise measurement and custom fabrication. Our specialists ensure perfect fit for even the most challenging windows.
Duette Specifications
- Feature / Options
- Cell Sizes / ¾", 1¼", 1½"
- Fabrics / 250+ colors and textures
- Light Control / Sheer, light-filtering, room-darkening, blackout
- Operating Systems / LiteRise® cordless, UltraGlide®, EasyRise™, PowerView®
- Specialty Options / LightLock™, Duolite®, Top-Down/Bottom-Up
- Max Width / Up to 144" (motorized)
- Warranty / Lifetime Limited
Experience Duette at Randall's
Visit our Glebe or Nepean showrooms to see the complete Duette collection. Touch the fabrics, see LightLock in action, and test PowerView automation. Our specialists will help you choose the perfect configuration for your Ottawa home.
Visit Our Showrooms | Call: (613) 233 8441