The constant pursuit of elevating our living spaces has brought us to the brink of some truly remarkable innovations. Among them is Hunter Douglas' Aura Illuminated Shades—a product that promises not just style but a transformative living experience. Presented by Horizon Window Fashions, this offering is set to redefine our perceptions of home ambiance and comfort.

Introduced to the eager audience at CEDIA Expo 2023, Hunter Douglas announced the Aura Illuminated Shades—a pioneering leap in the realm of home shading products. This isn't merely a shade; it's a holistic three-in-one design spectacle. Comprising a front shade exuding traditional aesthetics, a room-darkening reflective liner, and a trailblazing ambient illumination via programmable LED, Aura promises a living experience tailored to personal preference and the rhythms of nature.

Why Aura is More Than Just a Shade

Natural light doesn't merely light up our spaces; it influences our well-being, sleep patterns, and overall productivity. Yet, harnessing this light comes with its own set of challenges. The harmful UV rays can be detrimental to our interiors, and excessive light might turn comfort into discomfort. Here's where smart shades have made their mark, allowing homeowners to strike a harmonious balance with their internal clocks.

Aura Illuminated Shades transcend the traditional smart shade benefits. They infuse cutting-edge functionality with groundbreaking design. The shades’ built-in LED feature isn’t just a light source; it’s an architectural masterpiece that mimics the essence of natural light by the window. This integration empowers homeowners, offering them the reigns to orchestrate both natural and artificial light, to curate perfect illumination—be it during dawn, dusk, or any moment in between.

Recalling last year’s CEDIA Expo, Scott Stephenson, senior director of product, global motorization at Hunter Douglas, remarked, "Our exclusive preview of Aura Illuminated Shades garnered unparalleled interest. As integrators ardently sought after personalized solutions for lighting design, wellness, and routine, it was evident that Aura was a class apart. This year, with a renewed focus on wellness and control, we're ecstatic to officially unveil Aura and usher in a new epoch of lighting and shading design."

Shining a Light on Aura’s Ingenuity

One might wonder, what makes Aura's illumination stand out? The secret lies in its intricate design. A combination of a parabolic reflector and reflective liner ensures the LED light is evenly dispersed. Simultaneously, a diffuser diligently works to avert any hotspots. The outcome? A serene, uniform glow reminiscent of daylight permeating through a traditional shade.

The shades' tunable white lighting isn't static. It's a dynamic symphony that can be orchestrated to reflect a gentle sunrise, mimic the luminance of midday, provide comforting light on an overcast day, or set a perfect mood for evening entertainment.

What happens when the LED feature is powered off? Aura doesn't falter; it transitions gracefully into a traditional shade, continuing to offer all the coveted benefits homeowners have come to expect from their smart shades.

Integrated, Scalable, and Smart

Aura’s versatility is further accentuated by the PowerView Gen 3 Automation's integration—a system known for its reliable two-way communication. Whether it's a fresh build or a renovation, Aura aligns seamlessly. Post-installation, homeowners can delve into the PowerView App, curating personalized scenes and orchestrating automations to achieve the ambiance of their dreams. Control isn't limited to an app, though. The Aura experience can be tweaked through the PowerView App, Pebble Remote, voice commands, or even leading smart home systems.

Adding a final touch to its elegance, Aura comes available in an array of Hunter Douglas’ most coveted shade styles, be it the Vignette Stacking Roman Shades, Sonnette Cellular Shades, or the Designer Roller Shades. And with a plethora of fabric options to choose from, there’s an Aura for every space, every mood, every homeowner.

Hunter Douglas' Aura Illuminated Shades, presented by Horizon Window Fashions, aren't merely an addition to your home—they are an experience. An experience of light, design, and innovation that promises to elevate your living spaces into realms of unparalleled comfort and ambiance.

With all the new research out about the benefits of being more eco-friendly, it’s more important now than ever that we all do our best to reduce our carbon footprint. And what better way to start than by integrating energy efficient window shades into your home? Horizon Window Fashions has a variety of energy saving window coverings. Take a look at the list below to see which would be the best fit for you!


Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades

The design of the Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades makes it the perfect window covering to use for creating energy-efficiency. The single-cell honeycomb design provides more insulation by trapping air inside the pockets. 

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The insulation within the shades means that your air conditioning or heating unit doesn’t have to work as hard to control the temperature of your home. This will lower your energy consumption, and even your energy bill. And if you want the most optimal energy efficient window shades available, then there’s the Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades which features a honeycomb inside of a honeycomb. This will increase the insulation, making it the most energy-efficient design yet. 

These window treatments are available in many different fabrics, pleat styles, colors, and textures, making them perfect for any room. Also, we can apply the Duolite® option where two panels of fabric are included on one shade in order to maximize your options for light control.

Applause® Shades

Applause® by Hunter Douglas is a collection of honeycomb shades known for their energy efficiency. They are the only honeycomb shades with a triple-cell construction which maximizes their energy saving ability. 

 

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Applause® shades are available in several different shapes guaranteed to fit any window. And they’re also offered in some of our most popular textures and shades, ensuring that they’ll look great in any room. The Applause® shades are also compatible with several different operating systems, such as:

Solera® Soft Shades

The Solera® soft shades have the energy efficiency of a cellular shade, while having the look of a classic Roman shade. The cellular construction of Solera® shades increases the insulating properties to lower your energy consumption. As an added bonus to these effective shades, they can also improve your room’s acoustics while reducing the intensity of outside noise. 

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These are available in all fabrics and because the Solera® shades can be lowered and raised from either the top or bottom, you can control the light and privacy of your home.

Sonnette™ Cellular Roller Shades

The Sonnette™ cellular roller shades innovative design enhances its energy efficiency. They are created with two layers of fabric and curved contours to provide added insulation and an elegant look to your windows. Having the extra layer of fabric will really increase the ability to trap cool or hot air which makes them effective for sustaining your home’s energy. 

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These shades come in 48 different colors and are offered in 4 fabric collections. And you can choose from semi-opaque and room-darkening options to better suit your specific needs.

Get Your Energy Efficient Window Shades From Horizon Window Fashions

We realize how important it is to be more energy efficient, not just for your wallet, but for reducing your overall energy consumption. Horizon Window Fashions offers a variety of energy efficient window treatments that will fit perfectly in your home. Set up a free consultation with us today!

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You know how when midsummer roles around, and all you want is the light of that bright sunny day without all the scorching heat that comes with it? Without a good window dressing setup, your home can quickly become a hotbox. But have no fear, we have a few great window designs for you that are functional, as well as energy efficient. Take a look for yourself:

Energy Efficient Window Awnings

Did you know window awnings can reduce heat from the sun by as much as 65% on southern facing homes, and 77% on those of you facing west? Originally made of metal or canvas, awnings used to have to be resurfaced fairly routinely, but with the emersion of synthetic materials such as acrylic, this isn’t so much the case anymore. If you decide to go with one of these energy-friendly shade providers, be sure to pick an opaque color, as this allows for optimum heat repellent and as a result, a happier you.

Interior Blinds for Summer Days

While lacking in the heat retention department, interior window blinds are a great way to keep the heat from getting in. With great adjustability and a reflective surface, window blinds can reduce heat in your home by as much as 45%. And if you really want to impress the neighbors at the next barbecue, consider painting your ceilings a light color to help with heat reduction—with blinds, you can direct sunlight onto the ceiling, which with a light pigment can diffuse the light and eliminate the heat that accompanies it.

Save Energy with Shades

Seems simple, right? Well sometimes, simple is best. Shades are a great way to reduce heat in your home, especially when placed close to a wall which creates a sealed air space. To be especially energy efficient, get your hands on some duel shades. These bad boys are dark on one side, and reflective on the other, allowing you to reverse them depending on the season for either a nice cool living room, or a toasty den in the depths of winter. Just remember: face the reflective side toward the place of greatest heat—whether that’s outside or in your living room.

Fall is a season of change and beauty. Leaves take on spectacular colors and cooler temperatures are a welcome relief after the heat of summer. With all the changes happening outside your home, are you ready for a transformation inside? You should love the atmosphere, style, and function of your home. Do you? If not, it’s time to make a change! Adding window shades is the perfect way to create elegant ambiance, ensure the right levels of privacy, boost energy efficiency, and control light within your home. And now’s the best time to do it! With the Season of Style event in full swing, the best savings of the year are waiting for you. If you’re ready to elevate the beauty and function of your home at the best price this fall, then take a look at some options to see which window shades will be an ideal match for your style personality.

 

Organized with Duettes

window shadesIf you like coordination and crisp design, then you’ll love our Duette Honeycomb Shades. Their uniform pleats offer consistency while easily complementing your existing decor and design elements. By customizing colors, patterns, and textures, you’ll love the polished look these window shades add to your home as well as the privacy and light control they offer. Plus, they are top notch for energy-efficiency. Their honeycomb cells were designed to trap air and insulate at the window to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Add the option of the Hunter Douglas PowerView motorization, and effortless operation and organization are truly yours! What more could you want? How about a fabulous deal? Check out our exclusive sale on Duette Honeycomb Shades.

 

Sophisticated with Silhouettes

window shadesIf you crave fashion-forward style, then Silhouette Window Shadings are just the thing to take your home to the next level. Stunning sheer fabrics filter out harsh light, glare, and UV rays to create beautiful, soft daylighting while protecting your valuable decor and still letting you take in the spectacular views you love. With A Deux--an exclusive option for Silhouettes--add a second, room-darkening shade for even greater privacy and light control. The atmosphere in your home will be flawless with these window shades--like it was lifted straight off the Houzz website or a magazine page. Don’t wait to create that sought-after ambiance in your home. Save on sophisticated style with Silhouette Window Shadings today.

 

Relaxed with Pirouettes

window shadesIf you relish the comforts of home, then Pirouette Window Shadings will add to the peace and tranquility of your rooms. When open, their soft, fabric vanes and sheer backing have a flowy feel and welcome ambient light into your interior spaces. When closed, their contemporary style is paired with privacy control so you can unwind and live life in your own little sanctuary. The versatility and soft appearance of these window shades will highlight the look and function of your home so you can enjoy it like never before. You can enjoy dramatic savings on Pirouette Window Shadings, too!

 

Assisted by Horizon

window shadesIf you are unsure of which window shades will fit your home and your lifestyle best, then our team at Horizon Window Fashions is here to help! We would love to visit your home to give you personalized advice and inspiration. We’ll assist you with finding the window covering products, fabrics, and features that suit your style personality and your budget. Already know what you want? Great! We’re here to make it happen in your home. So, as the changes of fall surround you outside, embrace change inside your home. You’ll be amazed at the difference the right window shades can make in your home and in your life. You’ll also be amazed at the savings you’ll receive during the Season of Style event. So, contact our team at Horizon Window Fashions for a free, in-home consultation today.

With thrilling excitement, we are proud to announce our latest arrival to our friends in the Reno area! Pirouette window shadings, one of our most sought-after window coverings has just reached a heightened level of styling with its debut in the Alustra Collection. This exclusive selection adds upscale fabrics and features for the ultimate experience in window treatment fashion.

Dramatic Style for Your View. Diffused light, entering your home to create an atmosphere of natural radiance, is one of the most popular features of Pirouette window shadings. With the Alustra Collection, not only will you still experience the qualities of Pirouette Window Shadingsthese sheer fabrics, but that atmosphere will be warmed up for an ambient glow, as the sheer backing of these window coverings is dyed to reflect the color scheme of your decor. A softer look for an upscale view-through of your landscape, sealing the status of window treatments that meet all of your light control needs.

An Exclusive Look for Your Home. The Alustra Collection offers beautiful, rich fabrics for Pirouette window shadings that will create a striking look in your home. Fully closed, these window coverings display the beauty of layers of fabrics, now with an enhanced selection, including the contemporary appeal of sparkling metallics. With the coordination of dyed sheer fabrics, create a backdrop of style for your home with complementary features for your home’s unique decor. Frame your windows in unforgettable sophistication.

Large Scale Design for Enhanced Styling. Pirouette window shadings have made a name for themselves as window coverings that offer the best of both worlds. Whether fully Pirouette Window Shadingsclosed, or adjusted open along a range of light control options, they are available to suit any size window throughout your home. It only gets better as a member of the Alustra Collection. As window treatments that offer maximum view-through, Pirouette window shadings provide a stunning look for your largest windows, a seamless continuation of this dramatic look.

The style, sophistication and superiority of Pirouette window shadings is now available with the exclusivity of the Alustra Collection. There is no better way to set a beautiful scene in your Reno area home than with window coverings that create a brilliant atmosphere of light, while highlighting your amazing view. Contact our team, at Horizon Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation. See just how wonderful the Alustra Collection looks in your home.

The middle of July finds many of us tired of the sunshine, ready to go back to the cooler temperatures of autumn and winter. As a way to find relief from the summer heat, the team at Horizon Window Fashions has some fabulous ideas for window coverings that will transform the look of your home, while offering you the comfortable atmosphere you are craving.

Is your air conditioning unit working overtime?

Yes, it probably is. When your home is too warm it can really interrupt your lifestyle. Sleep is not easy for anyone in sticky, hot conditions, and even during waking hours, you will find yourself unable to concentrate or find the energy to get anything done. Sluggish, sleepy and sticky. We know that there is a good chance you have the A/C cranked all day and night, in an effort to maintain sanity and your lifestyle. Your energy bills are feeling it. Unless you are prepared to spend little Tommy’s 529 savings to keep your home cool this summer, you need window coverings. Find relief from the summer heat with window coverings. Window coverings give you the control to block out the direct sunlight for cool temperatures on the inside. Window coverings also give you the control to use that natural light to your advantage. Diffuse the harmful glare, while enjoying the wonderful world of daylighting.

Can window coverings really provide insulation?

Absolutely. Window coverings provide the blockage of intense, direct sunlight, as well high insulating factors to seal the warm air to the outside and the surface area of your windows. Let us help you find relief from the summer heat. Our team can help you decide which windows in your home are affected the most by either of these factors. We can show you samples of window coverings that reflect the direct sunlight back to the outside, while you still enjoy the view of your beautiful landscape. Some of our clients have mentioned that they may need new windows with higher insulating factors. New windows will cost you a fortune, and they will most likely not provide the solution you need. If you want to save money, invest in window coverings that will transform the atmosphere in your home. We can offer you ideas for window coverings that have the highest rating in the industry for energy efficient insulation.

Our team at Horizon Window Fashions would love to offer suggestions to help you find relief from the summer heat. Many factors can affect the light control needed within your home, such as window location, fabric choices and energy efficiency ratings. Not every room is created equal, nor is every window covering. We are proud to offer Hunter Douglas window coverings for the highest quality and efficiency ratings in the industry. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation, and start finding the relief you need!

 

Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas stands out as a leader in the window covering industry, trusted for generations. While our current clients are experiencing the difference that comes with Genuine Hunter Douglas products, many prospective clients are not sure why they should make such an important investment with Hunter Douglas, beyond brand name recognition. We believe in Hunter Douglas, and we want you understand why.

Because… Genuine Hunter Douglas products carry the company’s unwavering commitment to quality and design.

Hunter Douglas is dedicated to the quality of their products because they are committed to providing you, and your home, with the excellence you deserve. Window coverings are a financial investment - an investment for years to come. Enter this investment with the promise of excellence that Genuine Hunter Douglas products carry.

Because… You’re busy, and you have a lot on your plate. Your window coverings should not be a concern. You need products that work, the way they are supposed to work, when you need them to work. End of story.

The Hunter Douglas warranty program is unparalleled, offering the most complete warranty in the industry. Hunter Douglas stands firmly behind the high quality of their products, offering a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The Limited Lifetime Warranty means that they are committed to your satisfaction. The reason other companies do not offer this level of commitment is because the quality of their products, many times, cannot be trusted. Hunter Douglas provides you with excellence from the start.

Because… Whether you are inspired by the dramatic styling of Houzz or the eclectic sophistication of Pinterest, let Hunter Douglas create the perfect atmosphere in your home with lighting and design.

Genuine Hunter Douglas products offer you on-trend design innovations, beautiful styling and classic elegance. The best fabrics and materials are chosen to outfit your home with style and sophistication, personalized for your unique taste. Hunter Douglas products complete the look of your home, adding a beautiful finish and allowing you to coordinate windows within a shared space.

Because… Window coverings are an investment. You need window coverings you can operate - quickly and efficiently - that provide your home with the light control and privacy you want, with the child safety precautions you need.

Hunter Douglas believes that innovation and constant progress provides your home and lifestyle with an experience like no other. They focus on the functionality - how you will live with the products, and how the products will make your life easier. From the technological innovations, such as the Platinum App for PowerRise motorization, to antimicrobial fabrics, which protect the homes of clients living in areas of high condensation, Genuine Hunter Douglas products are a step above the competition. Child and pet safety is a high priority as Hunter Douglas strives to improve your lifestyle.

Because… Community support means that jobs are available to hard-working Americans. Locally made products means that you will receive better service and faster delivery.

Hunter Douglas We are proud to say that Hunter Douglas offers locally made products. As a family-owned and locally operated business, we know how important it is to support our country and our communities. Hunter Douglas is committed to building window covering products here in North America.  They are able to employ many Americans, and they feel that this has a great outcome for their clients and this country. Product support and more efficient delivery times benefit you.

With an outstanding dedication to excellence, backed with a Limited Lifetime Warranty, Horizon Window Fashions is proud to provide you with Genuine Hunter Douglas products. With the highest level of quality in the industry, amazing innovations and designer styling, we believe you will truly value the investment you make with Hunter Douglas. Contact the professionals at Horizon Window Fashions for a free, in-home consultation.

 

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