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 Light
control and privacy are closely related. Light control is about mood. It's about
modulating and diffusing light. It's about dramatically transforming the appearance
and ambience in a room. More than anything else, it can mean the difference between
an ordinary home and an exceptional one.
Every treatment provides a different degree of light control. Roller shades, for
example, provide minimal control. You can stop a traditional roller shade anywhere
you want, but you can't really control the varying levels of light. Sheers and louvers,
on the other hand, provide a high degree of control, since you can rotate or tilt
the vane, slat or louver to let in just the amount of light you want. Also keep
an eye out for translucent fabrics, which diffuse and soften natural light.
When it comes to privacy, geography matters. If you live in the city, privacy is
first and foremost about blocking unwanted views, such as the coffee shop next door.
If you live in a private place—on a densely wooded lot or on a secluded stretch
of beachfront—privacy is not about blocking views but about creating a sense of
emotional security.
If your top priority is blocking unwanted views, look for treatments that provide
complete privacy. Also consider top-down/bottom-up window fashions, which allow
you to mask those coffee shops (and all curious onlookers inside) while still giving
you access to natural light. If you're looking to preserve your views but want to
ensure that no one on the outside can see in (especially at night), consider a treatment
that provides privacy on demand. One popular favorite: a translucent fabric vane
that allows you to rotate between an unobstructed open position to one that closes
for maximum privacy.
For more information about the level of light control and privacy available on specific
window coverings, visit the Our Products section. The degree to which our products
will meet your light control and privacy needs will depend on the fabrics and product features you choose. Roughly outlined, the sheerer the fabric—that is, the more
translucent is it—the less light control and privacy you'll have. The more opacity
a fabric offers, the more privacy and light control you'll have.
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