Light Like No Other
Sheer shadings create a lighting experience unlike any other window treatment. Two layers of sheer fabric sandwich horizontal vanes that rotate to control light flow:
- Vanes Open: Natural light floods through, softly diffused by the sheer fabric. Your view remains while harsh glare disappears.
- Vanes Tilted: Adjust for partial light control and varying levels of privacy.
- Vanes Closed: Full privacy with a beautiful fabric backdrop—like elegant drapery without the bulk.
This versatility makes sheer shadings the favourite choice of interior designers who want both form and function.
Hunter Douglas Silhouette®
Hunter Douglas Silhouette® is the original—and most iconic—sheer shading. The signature S-shaped vanes appear to float between two sheer fabric panels, creating an ethereal lighting effect.
Features:
- Vane sizes: 2", 3", and Quartette™ 4"
- ClearView® option for enhanced see-through
- 85+ fabric colours from soft neutrals to bold statements
- UV protection blocks up to 88% of harmful rays
- PowerView® motorization available
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
Silhouette shadings are GREENGUARD certified for healthy indoor air quality and protect furniture, floors, and artwork from sun damage.
Hunter Douglas Pirouette®
Pirouette® window shadings offer a fuller, more textured appearance with soft fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing.
When open, the vanes flatten against the sheer, creating a smooth, sophisticated look. When closed, the vanes contour softly for visual depth and complete privacy.
Best For:
- Larger living rooms and formal dining spaces
- Homeowners who prefer more visual texture
- Rooms where you want a softer, more drapery-like appearance
Available with Invisi-Lift™ cordless operation and PowerView® automation.
Hunter Douglas Luminette® & Nantucket™
For larger windows and doors, Hunter Douglas offers vertical sheer options:
- Luminette® Privacy Sheers: Soft, vertical vanes attached to sheer fabric—like ripplefold drapes with the function of blinds. Perfect for sliding doors, patio doors, and wide window expanses. Vanes rotate 180° for complete light control.
- Nantucket™ Window Shadings: Contoured fabric vanes with a more traditional, tailored appearance. The subtle texture adds dimension while maintaining the light-diffusing benefits of sheer shadings.
Both available with PowerView® motorization.
Alta Sheer Shadings
Alta Window Fashions offers sheer shadings with exceptional value:
- Soft sheer panels with horizontal vanes
- Light-filtering and room-darkening options
- Coverage up to 120" wide for large windows
- Fabric-wrapped headrails for a finished look
- Health Canada compliant for child safety
- BLISS™ motorization available
Alta's sheer shadings deliver a similar aesthetic to Hunter Douglas Silhouette at a more accessible price point—making whole-home installations more achievable.
Protect Your Interiors
Beyond their beauty, sheer shadings serve a critical protective function. Ottawa homes receive intense summer sun that can fade furniture, hardwood floors, artwork, and textiles.
UV Protection:
- Silhouette® blocks up to 88% of UV rays (vanes open)
- Up to 99% protection with vanes closed
- Preserves colour and integrity of your furnishings
- Reduces solar heat gain
Consider sheer shadings an investment in protecting your interior furnishings while creating a comfortable, glare-free living environment.
Experience Sheer Shadings at Randall's
Visit our Glebe or Nepean showrooms to see Silhouette®, Pirouette®, Luminette®, and Alta sheer shadings in person. Our specialists will demonstrate the light transforming effect and help you choose the perfect style for your home. Free in home consultations available.
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