PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
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We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
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Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bedroom
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Living Room
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Media Room
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Nursery & Kids Room
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Angled Windows
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Arched Windows
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Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
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French Doors
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Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
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Automated
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Blackout
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Light Filtering
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Top 5 Reasons to Buy Sheer Shades
Everywhere you look, it seems like someone is convincing you to buy the next best thing. The next best car, clothing trend, pair of shoes, subscription – it can get a little overwhelming. We aren’t here to try and convince you to purchase the next best thing. We are here to introduce you to a home design classic that will transform how you operate your window treatments.
Specifically designed to transform harsh light into a soft glow with its sheer fabrics, Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings are perfect for homes looking for a window treatment that offers many benefits. Read on to learn about the top five reasons to buy sheer shades.
Reason 1: Light Control
One of the reasons to buy sheer shades is light control. And not just any light control, either! Featuring adjustable S-shaped vanes nestled between light-diffusing front and back sheer panels, Silhouette® Window Shadings turn harsh, bright sunlight into a warming glow throughout your home. This prevents glare from bouncing off your screens and prevents you from feeling like you need to wear sunglasses in your own home. The easily adjustable vanes allow you to direct light to the perfect spot.
Reason 2: UV Protection
UV protection has gained more traction throughout the years for a good reason! Constant and excessive exposure to sunlight can not only damage your skin, but it can also damage your home’s interiors. That is why another one of the reasons to buy sheer shades is that they allow you to enjoy soft sunlight while filtering out harmful UV rays.
Reason 3: Customization
When you choose Hunter Douglas, you are opening up a world of customization options. In fact, another one of the reasons to buy sheer shades is you can customize them to your heart’s desire. From stunning color palettes to unique shapes for arched, angled, or wide windows, Silhouette® Window Shadings can be effortlessly customized.
Reason 4: Low Maintenance
Another one of the reasons to buy sheer shades is that they are easy to clean. Made of delicate, lightweight fabric, these shades can be easily dry-cleaned. Regular use of a feather duster prevents dust and dirt from accumulating. A dampened, soapy sponge or microfiber towel will do the trick if a stain does its way onto the fabric.
Reason 5: Privacy
Last but not least, another one of the reasons to buy sheer shades is that they offer ample privacy while letting in gorgeous sunlight. Daytime privacy means that you can enjoy your views with the comfort of knowing that no one can look into your home. After all, your home is a place of refuge – not a stage for the world to look at constantly!
Contact Us Today
To learn more about the many reasons to buy sheer shades, be sure to contact or visit us today at Imperial Blind & Shutter. We are located in Venice, Florida, and proudly serve the greater Venice, Florida, area.