Are Pirouette® Shades Right for Your Seattle Home? Best Rooms, Lighting Conditions, and Limitations

Seattle homes are unique.

We have:

  • Dramatic seasonal light shifts

  • Overcast winters

  • Long summer daylight hours

  • Privacy challenges in dense neighborhoods like Ballard, Capitol Hill, and Bellevue

That’s exactly where Pirouette® Window Shadings by Hunter Douglas stand apart.

But they are not right for every window.

Here is how to know if they’re right for yours.

What Makes Pirouette® Different?

Unlike standard sheer shades, Pirouette® features softly contoured fabric vanes attached to a single sheer backing.

When open, the vanes float, diffusing light without blocking it.
When closed, they provide room-darkening privacy.

They are a design-forward alternative to:

  • Basic roller shades

  • Big-box sheer blinds

  • Traditional horizontal blinds

This is where Hunter Douglas separates from brands like Bali or Graber. Pirouette is engineered, not mass-produced.

Best Rooms for Pirouette® in Seattle Homes

1. Living Rooms with Western Exposure

Seattle’s late sunsets in summer can create glare.
Pirouette filters glare while maintaining your view.

Ideal for:

  • Queen Anne view homes

  • Redmond open-concept builds

  • Modern townhomes with large windows

2. Dining Rooms with Street-Facing Windows

The sheer backing provides daytime privacy without sacrificing light — perfect for close-proximity neighborhoods.

3. Primary Bedrooms (With Room-Darkening Fabric)

When paired with room-darkening fabric, Pirouette offers light control without heavy drapery.

Where Pirouette® May Not Be Ideal

Pirouette may not be ideal for:

  • Bathrooms requiring full moisture resistance

  • Budget-driven rental properties

  • Windows needing full blackout without layering

In those cases, Duette® Honeycomb Shades may perform better.

Seattle Lighting Conditions: Why It Matters

Seattle homeowners search differently than Phoenix or Dallas homeowners.

We don’t search for “sun blocking.”
We search for:

  • Soft light

  • Glare reduction

  • View preservation

  • Energy efficiency

Pirouette excels in diffused daylight climates like Seattle because it enhances gray skies rather than darkening rooms further.

That’s a local advantage.

Cost Expectations in Seattle

Premium product. Premium installation.

In Seattle, professionally installed Pirouette shades typically range higher than:

  • Big-box faux wood blinds

  • DIY roller shades

But they include:

  • Fabric longevity

  • Precision installation

  • Custom sizing

  • Hunter Douglas warranty

  • PowerView® automation compatibility

Luxury buyers prioritize long-term value over upfront price.

Automation: Why Seattle Homeowners Choose PowerView®

With early winter darkness and long summer daylight, automated scheduling is powerful.

PowerView® allows:

  • Morning light optimization

  • Sunset privacy

  • Voice control integration

  • Smart home compatibility (supporting major platforms like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant)


Why Buy from a Local Seattle Hunter Douglas Dealer?

Big-box retailers sell product, while local Hunter Douglas dealers deliver design consultation.

At our Seattle-area showrooms in:

  • Lynnwood

  • Redmond

You receive:

  • Fabric consultation

  • FREE In-home measuring

  • Professional installation

  • Post-install service

That’s the difference between buying blinds and investing in window design.

Ready to See Pirouette® in Person?

Book a consultation at our Lynnwood, or Redmond location to see full-size displays and fabric samples.