Sunscreen shades were added to this small courtyard to offer a more inviting area, help with heat control, and give protection from the intense sun. The shades manually retract and operate on steel cable.

Just INSTALLED Sept 9th, 2020 10 Maple Grove, Oakville on-the-lake modern town Motorized & Automated Banded Shades & Sunscreen & Privacy Roller Shades. Motorization by SOMFY Sonesse 30 24VDC Low Voltage Shades by MaxXmar and EliteWF. Designer: Hilary Barichello Provided & Installed by: www.shadesfhome.ca

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Just INSTALLED Sept 9th, 2020 10 Maple Grove, Oakville on-the-lake modern town Motorized & Automated Banded Shades & Sunscreen & Privacy Roller Shades. Motorization by SOMFY Sonesse 30 24VDC Low Voltage Shades by MaxXmar and EliteWF. Designer: Hilary Barichello Provided & Installed by: www.shadesfhome.ca

Hunter Douglas Sunscreen Shades are perfectly suited to block the glare while retaining your view-through to the outside world. PowerView motorization offers ease of operation for hard-to-reach windows.

Vertical drop sunscreen in a housing. The screens protect the home the harmful UV and heat gain while preserving the view. The screen are in a cable guide to protect the home and the screen. Custom Stainless steel brackets were built to couture to the home.

Modern Durability. Classic Style. Sunscreens, a.k.a. roller shades are a very basic—yet functional—type of window treatment. But today's roller shades are not the ones you might have grown up with! Modern roller shades are highly engineered for precise movements and reliable durability. They also come in a wide variety of colors and opacity levels (or, how much light passes through the fabric), so you can truly find roller shades for any window in your home. And, because they are very basic, aesthetically, roller shades are a great foundation for other accents, such as curtains, drapes, and top treatments. They can also be motorized and automated to provide you privacy and light control with the touch of a button! Some of the best features of our sunscreens/roller shades include that they are: - Available in a variety of materials, including fabric, solar, and vinyl - Wide variety of opacities and colors - Horizontal and vertical applications in the same room - Customizable, with decorative hems and limitless color options - Easy to operate, thanks to our motorized roller shade options - Nearly invisible when rolled up, allowing for maximum window visibility - Child- and pet-safe when you select cordless control - Able to filter sunlight for the ideal light control you desire

one 12' motorized roller shade in ceiling pocket.
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Modern Durability. Classic Style. Sunscreens, a.k.a. roller shades are a very basic—yet functional—type of window treatment. But today's roller shades are not the ones you might have grown up with! Modern roller shades are highly engineered for precise movements and reliable durability. They also come in a wide variety of colors and opacity levels (or, how much light passes through the fabric), so you can truly find roller shades for any window in your home. And, because they are very basic, aesthetically, roller shades are a great foundation for other accents, such as curtains, drapes, and top treatments. They can also be motorized and automated to provide you privacy and light control with the touch of a button! Some of the best features of our sunscreens/roller shades include that they are: - Available in a variety of materials, including fabric, solar, and vinyl - Wide variety of opacities and colors - Horizontal and vertical applications in the same room - Customizable, with decorative hems and limitless color options - Easy to operate, thanks to our motorized roller shade options - Nearly invisible when rolled up, allowing for maximum window visibility - Child- and pet-safe when you select cordless control - Able to filter sunlight for the ideal light control you desire

Sunscreen roller blinds perfectly fitted on high office windows. they give a feeling of sophistication while filtering out the sun but allowing in light into the room.

Bespoke curtains & blinds. Chosen fabrics styled, dressed and hung behind cornice detail.
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NANTUCKET™ Window Shadings A casual take on window shadings Our Nantucket™ shadings offer a streamlined selection of operating systems and soft sheers. Both stylish and sensibly priced, these shadings feature 3" vanes that tilt for effective light control. Light Control SUPERVISE THE SUN 3" fabric vanes are suspended between two sheer fabric facings to put you in control of the amount of natural light that comes in, with beautiful effects. Transform harsh exterior light by diffusing it, spreading it evenly throughout your room, so you can maximize daylight hours and reduce your need for artificial light. Our beautiful sheer fabrics also softly filter out brightness, glare, and UV rays —protecting your furniture and flooring from fading. View-Through DRAMATIC SOFTNESS With no cords or tapes, the sheer facings allow you to view through the vanes to the outside, while maintaining a discreet level of privacy. Glare reduction too THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS An optional rear screen fabric is available with our Sunscreen privacy shadings fabrics that allows you to combine the look and benefits of a screen shade with the superior light control and privacy of a shading. Platinum™ Technology CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE OR TABLET Controlling your window treatments with a mobile device means you can set your blinds to movie mode, work mode, or 8 a.m. mode with the touch of a button, without leaving your seat. It’s effortless, fun and smart—with perfectly smooth operation. Lifetime Guarantee FOR LIFE Hunter Douglas products are designed and custom-assembled in the U.S. with the highest level of quality. But just in case, every window treatment from Hunter Douglas is covered by our lifetime limited guarantee. Read the Hunter Douglas Warranty to learn more. Hunter Douglas Nantucket™ Window Shadings with UltraGlide® Hunter Douglas Nantucket™ Window Shadings with UltraGlide® Fabric: Sunscreen Privacy Shadings Color: Black Pebble Operating Systems: UltraGlide Room: Living Room Room Styles: Contemporary, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Nantucket #Window_Shadings #UltraGlide #Living_Room #Contemporary #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2014 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

This Silhouette® Sunscreen Privacy Shading (available in 3" and 4" pleats) provides an elegant alternative to traditional sunscreens. Silhouette® Window Shadings feature the Signature S-Vane™ and are available in a wide range of beautiful fabrics, including casual linen, woven and light dimming materials.

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QMotion motorized sunscreen shades.
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Three motorized roller shades under common fascia, wall to wall
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Manually operated roller shades for exterior cabana
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In this photo we have used a 10 percent openness for good visibility and excellent 4 season weather protection while reducing glare on your TV.
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Sunscreen shades were added to this small courtyard to offer a more inviting area, help with heat control, and give protection from the intense sun. The shades manually retract and operate on steel cable.