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Silhouette® vs. Pirouette®: What's the Difference?

If you're shopping for sheer shades and wondering, "Silhouette® vs. Pirouette® – what's the difference?" Our team at Don's Drapery Service is here for you. Come along as we walk through the differences between Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades to help homeowners form an educated opinion about the best style of sheer shades for their homes near Anaheim, California.

Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades near Anaheim, California (CA)

Core Design

While both Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades are sheer shadings, their designs are notably different, with unique styles of vanes and diverse applications for the sheer materials resulting in unique features and aesthetics for both shades.

  • Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades: Silhouette® Sheer Shades have two sheer panels with s-shaped fabric vanes suspended between the pair. The vanes expand or contract to control light flow, with the shade to create interior lighting options from bright light to blackout darkness.
  • Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades: Pirouette® Sheer Shades use a single back sheer fabric panel with horizontal vanes of opaque fabric affixed to the front. The vanes open to block sunlight or fold down to let more lighting flexibly whether homeowners want to illuminate or darken their home interior.

Fabric Selection

Of course, the fabric is the most influential visual aspect of sheer shades when it comes to the overall style. With Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades, we're looking at the interplay of at least two opacities and fabrics in each treatment because the shades use a sheer material for the base and opaque fabrics for the vanes.

  • Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades: 150+ fabric/color choices
  • Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades: 90+ fabric /color choices

Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Pirouette® Sheer Shades are available with ClearView® Sheers for the translucent element. This exclusive material boasts three main features: a clearer view out, privacy protection with an obscured view in, and enhanced UV protection. Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades and Silhouette® Sheer Shades can use textiles from the Alustra® Fabric Collection for elevated fabric options on the vanes.

Aesthetic Options

For styles tailored to individual households, Hunter Douglas sheer shades have options for individual shade customization, such as vane size and whole-house integration. So, whether you're looking to craft a single window fashion or coordinate complete house coverage, there are options.

  • Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades: 2, 3, or 4-inch vanes
  • Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades: 4 or 5-inch vanes

Whole House Solution™ is a creative design effort by Hunter Douglas to offer coordinating window treatments for both window (horizontal) and door (vertical) coverings. Homeowners can create shade styles for rooms, floors, or the entire household. Both Pirouette® Sheer Shades and Silhouette® Sheer Shades are part of Hunter Douglas Whole House Solution™ design.

Operating Systems

For homeowners with new Silhouette® Sheer Shades or Pirouette® Sheer Shades, PowerView® Automation is an operational upgrade that offers advanced motorization. The system elevates the ability of window treatments to operate at full functionality, tailoring the daily opening and shutting of shades to individual household routines. Other operating systems available include:

  • Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades: UltraGlide® Wand, EasyRide™ Corded Loop, SoftTouch® Motorization, LiteRise®
  • Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades: UltraGlide® Wand, EasyRide™ Corded Loop, SoftTouch® Motorization

Silhouette® Sheer Shades also have the option to add the Duolite® system that elevates the light control versatility of shades by adding a room-darkening back liner to the treatment.

Sheer Shades near Anaheim, California

Learn more about Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Sheer Shades and Hunter Douglas Pirouette® Sheer Shades by connecting with our Don's Drapery Service team. We're happy to answer any questions about the different models of sheer shades available and help you determine which style suits your California household best. Request a consultation online or visit our showroom location near Anaheim, California. Don's Drapery Service serves Anaheim, Irvine, and Yorba Linda, California.