//Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
Modern Roman Shades for Marin County Homes
Hunter Douglas Vignette® shades give you the Roman shade look with no exposed rear cords and consistent, no-sag folds - measured, designed, and installed across Marin County and Petaluma.
//Why Vignette
Roman shade looks, no exposed rear cords
Vignette® Modern Roman Shades deliver the soft fabric aesthetic of a Roman shade with zero exposed rear cords - eliminating the child-safety hazard and uneven sagging that plague traditional designs. The fabric folds consistently every time it is raised or lowered, with no sag and no bunching.
When fully raised, the shade rolls into a smooth, compact headrail rather than stacking unevenly at the top of the window - a clean profile essential for contemporary Marin County homes. Compare it against the full range of window treatment options during a free consultation in San Rafael.
//Fold Styles
Flat, Hobbled, and Cascading
Vignette comes in three distinct fold styles. The Flat fold creates smooth, uniform panels - the most popular option for modern and contemporary interiors. The Hobbled fold adds soft, looping folds for a layered, traditional look, while the Cascading fold falls between the two for a relaxed but polished drape.
All three are offered in 4-inch and 6-inch fold sizes: larger folds suit larger windows and create a bolder rhythm, while smaller folds work well on standard and narrower windows. During your free consultation, our design team brings fabric samples in each fold style to compare against your actual windows.
//Day & Night
Duolite for day-night versatility
The Duolite option adds a second fabric layer to a single Vignette headrail, pairing a sheer or light-filtering front shade with a room darkening rear shade. Lower the front shade for soft, filtered daylight and privacy; lower the rear shade for near-total darkness - no separate blackout treatment required.
Both shades operate independently from the same headrail, keeping the window profile clean. Duolite is especially popular in master bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms across Mill Valley and Marin County. Paired with PowerView motorization, each layer can be scheduled independently.
//Operation & Automation
Cordless, or fully automated
Every Vignette shade can be operated cordless, top-down/bottom-up, or motorized with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 - app, voice, and schedule control through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit. PowerView also automates south-facing windows for reliable UV and art protection.
All cordless and motorized options meet the ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child-safety standard, with no exposed cords. Bay Blinds installs both battery-powered and hardwired PowerView systems across Marin County.
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//Frequently Asked Questions
Do Vignette shades come in blackout?
Yes. Vignette Modern Roman Shades are available in room darkening fabrics that block the vast majority of incoming light. For maximum flexibility, choose the Duolite option, which pairs a sheer front fabric with a room darkening rear fabric on a single headrail. This lets you switch between filtered daylight and near-blackout darkness without changing shades. Room darkening Vignette shades are a popular choice for bedrooms and media rooms across Marin County.
How are Vignette different from regular roman shades?
Traditional roman shades rely on exposed rear cords that run through rings sewn to the back of the fabric. Over time, these cords can cause uneven lifting and visible sagging between folds. Vignette Modern Roman Shades eliminate exposed rear cords entirely. The fabric is engineered to fold consistently every time it is raised or lowered, with no sag, no bunching, and no cord exposure. When fully raised, the fabric rolls into a smooth, compact headrail rather than stacking unevenly at the top of the window.
Can Vignette roman shades be motorized in my Marin County home?
Yes. Vignette Modern Roman Shades are fully compatible with Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 motorization. PowerView allows you to raise, lower, and schedule your shades using a smartphone app, voice commands through Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, or a Pebble remote. Bay Blinds installs both battery-powered and hardwired PowerView systems throughout Marin County.
What fold style is best for modern Marin County homes?
The Flat fold is the most popular choice for modern and contemporary interiors. It creates clean, uniform panels with no visible pleating, which complements minimalist architecture and streamlined furniture. The Hobbled fold introduces soft, overlapping fabric loops that suit transitional and traditional spaces. The Cascading fold falls between the two, offering gentle draping that works well in bedrooms and living rooms with a relaxed aesthetic. During your consultation, our design team brings fabric samples in each fold style so you can compare the look against your actual windows.
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