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Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
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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.
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Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
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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.
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Layering Blackout and Sheer Curtains
What do you do when you love the delicate aesthetic of sheer curtains but need the light-blocking power of blackout curtains? You layer fabric in both opacities on the same window! Layering blackout and sheer curtains doesn’t have to be tricky. When done well, you’ll have a striking aesthetic alongside outstanding functionality at your window. The Design 5 Ltd. team shares a few easy ways that you can use to master the layered look.
The Case for Layering Curtains
Blackout curtains are fantastic when you need sleep but are all or nothing regarding light control. Sheer panels are elegant and beautifully diffuse natural light but fall short in the privacy and light-blocking categories. Using both types of curtains allows you to have your cake and eat it too, plus lets you enjoy the unique texture and depth that only layers offer. No matter what avenue you take, remember that the proper drapery hardware is essential to bring the look together.
Sheer Base
The blackout curtains take centerstage when you use sheer curtains as the base layer. Mix two solids or a solid fabric with a print and change the room’s aesthetic by simply opening or closing the blackout layer. Most blackout drapery is lined, but if yours isn’t, a sheer panel will help protect it from fading and other sun damage. A sheer base will also serve as an initial filter for light and dust, keeping your blackout panels cleaner and improving their functionality.
Blackout Base
While less common, using blackout curtains as the base layer adds a new visual interest to a space. The sheers will also be prominently displayed, and the translucent fabric provides an elegant overlay for opaque drapery. A sheer top layer will also soften the appearance of a color that may be more vivid than you like. This layering configuration also adds whimsy to bedrooms or guest rooms.
Choosing Fabrics
If you’re looking for the most visual impact, pairing a solid fabric with a print is the best. Patterned sheers look great as the top layer, as the solid backdrop of the blackout curtains will enhance and highlight the delicate printed sheer fabric. A pattern looks best when you use blackout as your top layer, especially next to solid-color walls.
However, not everyone wants to use fabric with a print, and that’s fine. We suggest using blackout curtains as the top layer if you prefer two solid colors. You can coordinate the blackout fabric with the primary color in the room and use the sheer curtains to highlight an accent hue. You can go for a monochromatic look by choosing two shades of the same color.
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With over 20 years of experience as the area’s premier Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer, Design 5 Ltd. makes windows look their best. We offer motorized window coverings, including the award-winning PowerView® Automation system.
Call us at (808) 955-811 to schedule your free estimate. Our spacious showroom is in Honolulu, HI, and we proudly serve the entire Island of Oahu, the Kahala area, the Waialae ski area, and the Hawaii Kai area.