Window Shadings
Pirouette® Window Shadings
Pirouette® Window Shadings use contoured fabric vanes bonded to a single sheer backing to diffuse up to 81% of UV rays while preserving a clear view-through, a softness no traditional blind can match.
Pirouette Window Shadings by Hunter Douglas feature soft, contoured fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing for a clean, dimensional look with UV protection and view preservation. When the vanes are open, diffused daylight passes through the sheer while you keep a clear connection to the landscape outside; as they close, they flatten against the sheer to cut glare and add privacy. Available with PowerView Gen 3 motorization through Discount Best Blinds and Shutters, Pirouette is engineered for the picture windows and wide openings that define Sonoma County living. As an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer serving Healdsburg, Dry Creek Valley, and all of Sonoma County, we provide free in-home and on-site consultations, custom measurement, and professional installation.
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Pirouette® Window Shadings for Sonoma County Homes
Pirouette Window Shadings give you precise control over how much light enters a room using contoured horizontal vanes attached to a single sheer backing. When the vanes are open, soft diffused light passes through the sheer fabric while you maintain a clear view of the vineyard, hillside, or garden outside. As you close the vanes, they flatten against the sheer to block direct sunlight and reduce glare, creating a smooth transition from transparency to privacy without ever raising or lowering the shade. The wider, sculpted vanes give Pirouette a dimensional appearance that reads as soft and architectural at once, which is why designers specify it for the picture windows and wide double-hung configurations common in Sonoma County homes.
Pirouette Window Shadings are designed for standard horizontal windows, and their vanes stack neatly when the shade is raised. Because the fabric collection overlaps with Luminette Privacy Sheers, many homeowners pair the two products, using Pirouette on standard windows and Luminette on adjacent sliding doors, for a cohesive look across an entire room. Pirouette also pairs with PowerView motorization for automated schedules that respond to the sun's position throughout the day, closing the vanes during peak UV hours and reopening them later. Discount Best Blinds and Shutters installs both battery-powered and hardwired PowerView systems throughout Sonoma County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pirouette Window Shadings use contoured fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing. When the vanes are open, the sheer fabric provides UV filtering and view-through. Silhouette Window Shadings, by contrast, suspend soft fabric vanes between two sheer fabric panels. The visual effect is similar, but the construction differs: Pirouette vanes are wider and offer a more sculpted, dimensional appearance, while Silhouette vanes create a lighter, more translucent look. Both are available through Discount Best Blinds and Shutters as part of the Hunter Douglas authorized dealer collection.
Pirouette Window Shadings provide moderate insulation that is better than standard sheers or bare glass. The contoured fabric vanes create a layer of trapped air when closed, which slows heat transfer through the window. While they do not match the thermal performance of cellular shades like Duette, they offer a meaningful reduction in solar heat gain during Sonoma County summers. For homeowners who prioritize both energy savings and view preservation, Pirouette shadings are an effective middle ground.
Yes. Pirouette Window Shadings are fully compatible with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 motorization. PowerView lets you raise, lower, and tilt the vanes using a smartphone app, remote control, or voice commands through Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Discount Best Blinds and Shutters installs PowerView systems throughout Sonoma County, including integration with whole-home automation platforms like Crestron, Savant, and Control4.