When you think of window coverings, your mind may instinctively think they serve only one purpose: to cover everything up. However, today’s custom window shades offer so much more than coverage. If you have a great view you are ready to show off, or you wish to diminish the harsh light in your home, these five window shade styles can help you create the right balance of light, privacy, comfort and style.
#1 Silhouette® Window Shadings: Best for Soft Light & Views
At the top of the list is the Silhouette® collection. These sheer window shadings do a beautiful job of enhancing both the lighting and the view. Known for their dynamic view-through design and floating fabric vanes, Silhouette® Window Shadings bring in soft, filtered natural light while helping protect your home from glare and UV rays. Custom features, including ClearView® sheer fabrics and the Halo™ feature, can make the experience even better by sharpening the view or directing light upward for a glowing atmosphere. What’s not to love?
#2 Pirouette® Window Shadings: Best for Dramatic Light Control
Bold and modern are two words that accurately describe Pirouette® Window Shadings. With a unique fabric vane design, they expand the spectrum of light control. Similar in look to Roman shades, Pirouette shades create a sculptural look at the window and roll neatly into the headrail when raised. In the lowered position, the vanes open while the fabric folds remain in place, highlighting the view with softened, glowing light. They are especially beautiful for large windows, but they can work beautifully on windows of many sizes.
#3 Luminette® Privacy Sheers: Best for Sliding Doors & Wide Windows
You may be wondering how sheer drapery made it onto a list of the best window shades. The Luminette® collection has a lot to offer, especially for wide openings, patio doors and large windows. The soft sheer folds take on the role of window shades while adding the elegance of drapery. When you want more privacy or light control, the interior vanes rotate into position. They can shift from sheer light filtering to a more private atmosphere in seconds. Easy. Convenient. Beautiful.
#4 Designer Solar Shades: Best for Glare Reduction
Solar shades are designed to reduce glare while helping preserve your view outside. That makes them a great option for sunny Florida homes where bright light can quickly become uncomfortable. These shades also offer a clean, modern look, with fabric openness levels, colors and hardware choices that can be customized for your space. If you choose to add dual roller shades, you can enjoy view-through glare reduction during the day and a room darkening option when you need more privacy. What are you waiting for?
#5 Designer Banded Shades: Best for Flexible Privacy
Designer Banded Shades offer a modern way to shift between light filtering and privacy. With these window coverings, you can align the sheer and solid bands to create your ideal level of light control. Overlap the solid bands for more privacy, or align the sheer bands for softened natural light. The best part is how easily you can transition from one to the other. Designer Banded Shades also offer style flexibility, from a uniform striped look to bolder geometric designs. There’s no question why they belong on the best window shades list.
Which Window Shade Is Right for Your Home?
Out of these five window shade styles, do you have a favorite? Some homeowners want softened light and a controlled view. Others need room darkening, glare reduction, or a solution for large windows and sliding glass doors. No matter which style you prefer, our team is ready to help you choose the right fit for your home. Contact our team to work one-on-one with one of our designers during a showroom, virtual or in-home consultation.