Our showroom is open Monday-Friday, 9a-5p and open by appointment only on evenings and weekends!
Our showroom is open Monday-Friday, 9a-5p and open by appointment only on evenings and weekends!
Skylight Tension Shades
Skylight Tension Shades near Kent, WA
Hunter Douglas shades provide convenient, reliable coverage of this unique variety of windows - including skylights. A skylight allows ample natural light to enter a room and creates an airy, spacious feel. Unfortunately, you can have too much of a good thing, including sunlight. Skylights, like all windows, can allow too much heat and light to enter a space if continually left uncovered. The professional designers here at Pugerudes can help you choose the ideal fabric and color to complement the decor in any room of your home.
Skylight Tension Shade Specs
We think getting the less exciting but essential information out of the way first is best. Skylight Tension Shades from Hunter Douglas features a cutting-edge tensioning system that adjusts automatically to always keep your shades taut. This tensioned system lessens light gaps by eliminating fabric sags due to gravity. A single-motor system provides easy operation and reduced installation time and expense. Fewer components also mean less for you to maintain, and ease is always appreciated when it comes to window treatments. The minimal hardware is contained within the channel extrusions to give you a clean, sleek aesthetic.
Enhance Energy Efficiency with Skylight Tension Shades
Every skylight is different, and the beauty of custom shades for skylights is that yours can be made to fit your specific needs. Is energy efficiency a priority for you? Duette® Honeycomb Shades feature an innovative cellular interior that creates a layer of insulation and reduces air leaks. When you consider that about 30% of your home’s heating and cooling costs result from air entering and escaping at windows, cellular shades seem outstanding. We also love that cellular shades for skylights reduce noise. Shades that reduce energy costs and provide a quiet home? Yes, please! We’re all familiar with the phrase, “If some are good, more is better.”, and while that’s certainly not the case for everything, it’s accurate for cellular shades. Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades have a cell-within-a-cell construction that doubles all of the benefits of Duette® Honeycomb Shades.
Preventing UV Damage with Skylight Tension Shades
Sunshine is great, but it’s accompanied by damaging UV rays. Your skin’s not the only thing at risk when exposed to UV light. Your furniture, wall, and floor coverings and other home accents are at risk for fading and discoloration. If cellular shades aren’t your style, you’ll be happy to know that Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds and Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds prevent up to 75% of those pesky UV rays.
Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds let you make a decorative statement with your skylight shades in Kent, WA. An impressive collection of materials and finishes includes vinyl, fabric, and aluminum options. For those who prefer a more subtle style statement, Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds are available in a more edited library of materials in neutral colors that allow your other window treatments and decor to remain in the spotlight. Both lines of vertical blinds feature 3 ½ inch louvers to complement skylights of all sizes.
Keep Your Skylight Tension Shades in Motion
Even the most amazing skylight shades are moot if you cannot open and close them. So, let’s talk about your operating system options.
The Simplicity™ skylight system offers manual operation of skylight tension shades of any slope or orientation with a handle or telescoping pole. We love that this system allows your shades to stack in any direction - top, bottom, left, or right. There’s nothing like the perfect union of fashion and function. Your honeycomb shades can be opened and closed using a convenient hand crank or telescoping pole with the Skylift™ skylight system. A cord and chain system is standard on Somner® Vertical Blinds and Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds to traverse the shade and tilt the slats.
Perhaps you’re thinking, “What about motorized skylight shades? Is that an option?” We’re happy to tell you that motorized skylight shades are always an option with Duette® Honeycomb Shades. PowerView® Automation has been a powerhouse in the automation market since its introduction. Hunter Douglas redesigned the system in 2022 to its third generation. Powered by Bluetooth technology, this upgrade includes PowerView+™, which allows wired operation of your cellular skylight shades using safer low-voltage wiring. With PowerView®, you can enjoy the ease of controlling your skylight tension shades using a handheld or wall-mounted device. You can also use your phone or voice commands when PowerView® Automation is integrated with your existing smart home system.
Light Control and Privacy Options with Skylight Tension Shades
While skylight tension shades offer a variety of benefits, light control, and privacy are often key considerations. Here's a breakdown of the options available:
Light Filtering vs. Blackout:
- Light Filtering Shades: These shades allow some natural light to pass through, creating a diffused and softened light effect. They are ideal for reducing glare and heat gain while still maintaining a connection to the outdoors.
- Blackout Shades: These shades are designed to block out almost all incoming light, creating a darkened environment. They are perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, or any space where complete darkness is desired.
Privacy Considerations:
- Openness Factor: This refers to the amount of space between the fabric's woven threads. A lower openness factor indicates a denser weave, offering greater privacy.
- Top-Down/Bottom-Up Control: This feature allows you to control the amount of exposed window area, letting in natural light while maintaining privacy at the desired level.
Skylight Shades in Kent, WA
Are you ready to accentuate the aesthetic of your skylights with skylight tension shades? We’re ready when you are. We’re proud to be in our third generation of providing premium custom window treatments in Kent, WA, and we commit 100% of our talent to every project we take on. In addition to Kent, WA, we are happy to serve the Greater Seattle area, including Auburn, Black Diamond, Normandy Park, Newcastle, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Renton, Burien & Federal Way, WA. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.
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Kent, WA 98032
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Pugerudes specializes in custom window treatments, including blinds, shades, curtains, draperies and plantation shutters. We also offer custom bedding, valances, cornices and more. Our outdoor selections include awnings and exterior shades. Our showroom is located in Kent, WA, but we proudly serve the entire Greater Seattle area, including Auburn, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Normandy Park, Newcastle, Covington, Des Moines, Enumclaw, Maple Valley, Renton, Burien & Federal Way.
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