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Help with choosing window shades!

6 years ago

Hi everyone!

What kind of shades would you suggest for this area of our new home? We want something that can at least filter the very strong afternoon/evening sun, but also something very minimal that does not detract from our views.

Thanks!

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redsilver

6 years ago

Solar shades! Same say black is best, but we have those and I am not sure that is what you want in your home. I would think that a silver or gray tone, if not a creamy tone might be better. In any case, try to get samples of what is available at your house and see for yourself which one is best, if you are interested.<https://www.selectblinds.com/rollershades/5-percent-solar-shades.html?ColorId=6262>; This site can let you see the variety of shades and you can balance that with your interior colors. You might like Sandstone in the area to the right of your photo and Light Sandstone in the area to the left. IF those are 2 different wall colors. My experience with the black is that you really cannot see as clear thru it, as the example shows but it probably depends on what your view is, and how close you are to it. .

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Beth H. :
6 years ago
The Siloutte or Pirouette blinds allow you to see through, but still blocks harsh rays. I had some from Levilor and loved them.

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pandtkendall
6 years ago
I had Hunter Douglas Silouettes in a previous home and they were great. Beautiful and didn't block the view Yet filtered the sun.
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Sammy
6 years ago
Have you considered tinted window film?
Matt Schucker
Original Author
6 years ago
These are all great suggestions! I was unfamiliar with the silouette style and I like that look a lot. I had not considered tinted window film. I think we want it as clear as possible until about 4PM :)
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Matt Schucker
Original Author
6 years ago
wow! Nice! Thanks, redsilver. I feel so clueless when it comes to all of this stuff!!!
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redsilver
6 years ago
It's an education, to be sure! Than you can get some nice grommet or cafe ring drape panels that are not lined even, for nighttime privacy, and, acoustics if your house echoes with television and talking and such.... and to make homey/cozy/comfortable, the home areas, and in the daytime, the solar shades block the fading UV rays and save your drapes/ furnishings....they keep it at least 10 degrees cooler in the summer where I work with the a/c on and they do a great job blocking north wind in the winter too.. Make certain you measure properly if you want them inside your window. Some have a tolerance of 1 inch less than you order, or similar so, don't order 1 inch less width and than you get a 2 inch gap(been there done that), so try to get a knowledgable sales person for the company or in person wherever you buy them and see if they run true as your order or if they are lessened by 1 inch from your width and length measurements..
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