Monday, March 08, 2010

Beautiful Solution for Challenging Windows


When these Pacific Northwestern clients added onto their home, they didn't realize just what a problem the sun would be. Their beautiful family room needed protection from the ultraviolet rays that streamed through the large windows. As well, the clients desired occasional privacy without blocking the view.

For the bottom windows, Hunter Douglas Silhouette shadings in a neutral cream shade provided a perfect solution. The vanes could be tilted for privacy, opened in a down position for UV protection, or rolled up into the headrail to let in the light. Templates were made for the two windows flanking the top center window, and were custom fitted with non-operable Silhouettes. However, the large top center window presented a different challenge. Window coverings aren't made in this shape! Working from a custom template and with much dialogue with Hunter Douglas' factory, two side by side Hunter Douglas Silhouettes were fabricated then expertly installed with barely a gap between. These shadings matched the other window coverings perfectly.

Problems solved: UV blockage, light control and privacy all wrapped up in a beautiful package. Edit Text