Not just a winter staple, Duette Shades hold their own in any climate, incredibly helpful here in New Zealand where day-to-day weather is often anything but predictable. From room temperature regulation and UV protection to child-safety and automated solutions, Duette Shades offer something for everyone, and their homes, this summer.
Room temperature regulation
All people and objects give off and receive radiant heat. When you gain significantly more than you let off, it’s not uncommon to start feeling a little hot, even if your window is open (especially if there is no breeze). When people gain enough radiant heat to feel uncomfortable, they will typically turn on the air conditioning, consuming energy resources and adding utility costs — but a well-insulating shade can counteract all this.
In Summer, the pockets of air in Duette Shades honeycomb structure traps and blocks incoming heat, keeping the home cooler inside, helping to keep you and your family comfortable.
UV protection
New Zealand is infamous for its intense sun and UV. By implementing an effective shade solution at the window, you can block the harmful effects of UV, helping to keep both your family and furniture safe. Duette Shades with translucent fabrics are a great remedy to this. Blocking the sun while softly diffusing the light, Duette shades can fill your home with a warm glow while providing you privacy when you need it.
Extensive range for all occasions
Available in a wide variety of colours, textures and fabrics, Duette Shades revolutionary (and super stylish) honeycomb design is perfectly situated in any space. Whether you are looking for warm neutrals or cool tones to complement your interior design vision, we have something for everyone. Better in person, order a sample today to see your favourite fabric in context.
Daylighting for a softening glow
An important energy-related function of window coverings is to diffuse incoming sunlight, softening it and bringing it deeper into a room. This function is called daylighting. In addition to reducing glare and improving visual comfort, daylighting can often save energy by reducing the need for electrical lighting. You can achieve effective daylighting with sheer and translucent Duette fabrics.
Ambient noise softening
Duette Shades honeycomb technology helps to reduce everyday sound energy — perfect for bedrooms when your neighbour is making the most of extended daylight hours in the backyard. Sound energy is absorbed within Duettes honeycomb cells, dulling exterior noise but allowing light to enter your home.
For smarter living
PowerView® Automation lets you schedule your Duette Honeycomb Shades to open-and-close on their own — at any time of the day — with the touch of a button, a tap on a mobile device or the sound of your voice. So forgo the alarm clock and use light as a wake-up call instead and make the most of the long summer days.
Tip: If you are away for the Christmas holidays, schedule your blinds to raise and lower while you’re away to give the impression that someone is still home.
Child safe
From the UltraGlide® soft-touch wand to the completely cordless PowerView® Automation system, we have a range of child-safe operating options to put a stop to any aspiring little Tarzans. They are compliant to the latest ACCC Child Safety Regulations to ensure they are safe for the occupants and visitors to the home.
Blockout the sun
Longer summer days and extended daylight hours are great – until you, or your little one, wants an early night or lazy weekend sleep in. With a range of blockout fabrics, Duette Shades excel anywhere people choose darkness.
Tip: A combination of blockout and sheer fabric is a clever choice for a day-night two-in-one shade configuration.
Book a free consultation
Are you after a little more information? Through our retailers, we offer in-store and in-home consultations. Whether you want to discuss product solutions, fabric and material options, or after a measure and quote, we are more than happy to help. To book a consultation, click here.
