//Pirouette® and Luminette® Sheers
Pirouette and Luminette Sheers for Marin County Homes
Hunter Douglas Pirouette® horizontal shadings and Luminette® vertical privacy sheers rotate fabric vanes to diffuse up to 81% of UV rays while preserving the view - measured, designed, and installed across Marin County and Petaluma.
//Light & View
Filtered light, full view-through
Pirouette® Window Shadings attach contoured horizontal fabric vanes to a single sheer backing. When the vanes are open, soft diffused light passes through the sheer while you keep a clear view of the landscape outside; as they close, the vanes flatten against the sheer to block direct sunlight and reduce glare - a smooth transition from transparency to privacy without raising or lowering the shade.
Both Pirouette and Luminette diffuse up to 81% of UV rays while preserving full view-through, a combination no traditional sheer or blind can match. Bay Blinds carries the full line of custom window treatments, with fabrics ranging from sheer and semi-opaque to room darkening.
//Pirouette vs Luminette
Match the sheer to the window
The choice comes down to window orientation. Pirouette Window Shadings suit standard horizontal windows - picture, casement, and wide double-hung - stacking neatly when raised. Luminette® Privacy Sheers are built for vertical applications: sliding glass doors, patio doors, and floor-to-ceiling window walls where a horizontal shade cannot practically operate.
Luminette’s floor-length vanes hang from a headrail and rotate 180 degrees, traversing side to side to cover openings up to 192 inches wide without seams. Many Marin County homes use both together - Pirouette on a great room’s picture window and Luminette on the adjacent slider - and our design team evaluates each window during your consultation to recommend the right product, fabric, and operating system.
//North Bay Architecture
Built for big architectural glass
Marin County architecture increasingly features expansive glass to bring hillside views and natural light into living spaces, and the challenge is managing that glass without sacrificing the view. In great rooms with picture windows overlooking Lucas Valley or Alexander Valley, Pirouette maintains the panoramic sightline while cutting afternoon glare and protecting furniture, flooring, and artwork from UV damage.
For contemporary homes in the Hamilton or along Westside Road with full-wall sliding glass, Luminette provides privacy and light control without the visual weight of drapery - a key part of any whole-home energy efficiency strategy. Architects and designers across Mill Valley regularly specify these products because they solve the performance requirements of large glass without compromising a clean aesthetic.
//Operation & Automation
Cordless, wand, or PowerView motorized
Both Pirouette and Luminette operate cordless, by wand, or with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Gen 3 motorization - raising, lowering, and tilting the vanes from a smartphone app, remote control, or voice commands through Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant.
Bay Blinds installs PowerView throughout Marin County, including integration with whole-home platforms like Crestron, Savant, and Control4. Cordless and motorized options meet the ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child-safety standard.
//Related Products & Solutions
//Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Pirouette and Silhouette?
Pirouette Window Shadings use contoured fabric vanes that are 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 Bay Blinds as part of the Hunter Douglas authorized dealer collection.
Can Luminette cover sliding glass doors?
Yes. Luminette Privacy Sheers are specifically designed for wide expanses of glass, including sliding glass doors, patio doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. They can cover openings up to 192 inches wide in a single panel, which makes them ideal for large sliders that other treatments cannot span without seams or splits. The vertical fabric vanes rotate to control light and privacy while still allowing easy walk-through access to the door.
Are Pirouette shadings energy efficient?
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 Marin County summers. For homeowners who prioritize both energy savings and view preservation, Pirouette shadings are an effective middle ground.
Can Pirouette and Luminette be motorized in my Marin County home?
Yes. Both Pirouette Window Shadings and Luminette Privacy Sheers are fully compatible with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 motorization. PowerView allows you to raise, lower, and tilt the vanes using a smartphone app, remote control, or voice commands through Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant. Bay Blinds installs PowerView systems throughout Marin County, including integration with whole-home automation platforms like Crestron, Savant, and Control4.
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