Light, reimagined.
Silhouette®
S-shaped fabric vanes suspended between two sheer layers — softening sunlight, protecting privacy, transforming rooms. The most distinctive blind in the world.
What Makes Silhouette® Different
Not a blind.
An experience.
Silhouette® blinds are unlike anything else in the window treatment world. Where a standard blind simply blocks or admits light, Silhouette® transforms it — suspending soft S-shaped fabric vanes between two ultra-fine sheer panels that catch, diffuse and sculpt the light passing through them.
The result is a room that feels alive with soft, ambient light — never harsh, never flat. Tilt the vanes open and you're bathed in gentle, diffused sunlight with a clear view to the outside. Tilt them closed and you have privacy without darkness — the sheers alone filter glare and block up to 88% of UV rays even with the vanes fully open.
How It Works
Three layers.
Infinite possibility.
The genius of Silhouette® lies in its construction — three layers of fabric working together to give you complete control over light, privacy and atmosphere.
The outer sheer panel faces the room. Even when the vanes are fully open, this ultra-fine fabric softens the incoming light, removes harsh glare and provides a continuous layer of UV protection. The view outside remains clear and crisp.
Between the two sheers, soft S-shaped fabric vanes are attached at the top and bottom. Tilting the vanes — from fully open, through any angle, to fully closed — gives you complete control over light levels and privacy. The vanes move silently and smoothly in any direction.
The rear sheer faces the window. Working in harmony with the vanes and front sheer, it creates the layered diffusion effect that makes Silhouette® so distinctive — and ensures that when vanes are tilted closed, privacy is complete while the room retains its brightness.
Vane Positions
One blind.
Every mood.
Unlike any other blind, Silhouette® gives you a true spectrum of light and privacy settings — not just open or closed.
The vanes lie flat and the two sheers do all the work — gently softening sunlight, reducing glare and blocking UV rays while giving you a clear, uninterrupted view to the outside world. The room is filled with beautiful, diffused natural light. Perfect for daytime living when the sun is bright.
Tilt the vanes to any angle between open and closed for the exact balance of light and privacy you need at any moment. Angle them upward to bounce light to the ceiling for a softer, more atmospheric room. Angle them downward for privacy from the street while keeping the room bright. This infinite adjustment is what sets Silhouette® apart.
With the vanes fully closed, the blind provides complete privacy — the view from outside is totally obscured while the room retains a soft ambient glow rather than going dark. UV protection reaches 99% in this position, making it the ideal daytime setting for rooms with valuable flooring, furniture or artwork at risk of sun fading.
The Premium Option
Silhouette®
ClearView™
ClearView™ is the premium version of the Silhouette® sheer fabric — an ultra-fine, almost invisible material that provides a significantly clearer, crisper view to the outside while maintaining the same beautiful light diffusion and UV protection.
Where standard Silhouette® sheers create a soft, slightly hazy view, ClearView™ is almost like looking through clean glass — the outside world is visible with remarkable clarity, yet the room is still bathed in the same gorgeous, diffused light. If you value your view as much as your light control, ClearView™ is the natural choice.
Near-invisible when open — the clearest possible view to the outside of any Silhouette® option.
Up to 88% UV protection with vanes open, 99% closed — identical performance to standard Silhouette®.
Beautiful, soft ambient light — just with significantly enhanced outward visibility.
ClearView™ sheers are available across the full range of Silhouette® vane fabrics and colours.
Fabrics & Colours
Beautifully dressed
in any light.
Silhouette® vane fabrics span understated neutrals, soft linens, silk-look sheers and deeper statement tones. Each fabric has its own character — the way it filters light, the texture it shows when the vanes are tilted, the colour it lends to the room. We bring a full sample set to every home visit.
Fabrics include linen-look weaves, silk-effect sheers, textured naturals and on-trend deeper tones. The vane colour subtly influences the quality of light in the room — a warm sand fabric gives a golden tone; a cool white creates a crisper, more airy feel.
Smart Automation
PowerView®
automation.
Silhouette® blinds pair beautifully with PowerView® — Luxaflex's own smart automation system. Programme your blinds to move automatically throughout the day, respond to voice commands or be controlled from anywhere via the PowerView® app.
Control individual blinds or entire rooms from your phone — at home or away.
Works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. "Alexa, close the living room blinds."
Set scenes for morning, afternoon and evening — blinds adjust automatically without any input.
Protect furniture and floors from UV damage automatically — blinds close at peak sun hours.
Control Options
How would you
like to control yours?
Silhouette® blinds are available with a range of control options — from a simple cord to full smart home automation. We'll advise on the right choice for your lifestyle at your home survey.
Traditional cord operation for raise, lower and tilt. Child-safe UltraLift™ system available — a patented retractable cord that automatically retracts out of reach.
Rechargeable battery motor — no wiring required. Controlled via Pebble® remote or PowerView® app. Completely retrofit friendly with no disruption to existing decoration.
Hardwired mains motor for the most seamless, maintenance-free smart automation. Best specified during a new build or renovation when cabling can be run before decoration.
Why James Albert
An authorised Luxaflex®
retailer since 2007.
Silhouette® is one of the most technically distinctive blinds available — and one that rewards being seen in person before you buy. We're an authorised Luxaflex® retailer and have been supplying and fitting Silhouette® blinds across Lancashire since 2007.
We're a fully vetted and authorised Luxaflex® retailer — the only way to buy genuine Silhouette® blinds with full warranty and product support in Lancashire.
We bring the full Silhouette® fabric range to your home survey — because seeing these in your own light is the only way to properly appreciate what they do.
No call centres. The same person who surveys your home will fit your blinds. We've been doing this since 2007 and we take every job seriously.
We handle the full PowerView® specification, installation and smart home pairing — including Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit integration.
Based in Preston, covering all of Lancashire. Visit our Fylde Road showroom to see Silhouette® blinds displayed in a real room setting — Monday to Friday, no appointment needed.
Silhouette® is a premium product and we'll tell you honestly whether it's the right one for your windows and your life. No upselling, no scripts — just straightforward guidance.
Questions
Frequently
asked.
A roller blind is either open or closed — there's no middle ground. Silhouette® gives you infinite gradation between the two, plus the ability to diffuse and sculpt light rather than simply admit or block it. The soft S-shaped vanes create a quality of light you simply can't achieve with any other blind type.
Yes — when the vanes are open, the view outside is clear and crisp. With ClearView™ sheers, the outward visibility is exceptional — almost like looking through clean glass. When the vanes are closed, the view is obscured for privacy, but the room remains bright rather than dark.
ClearView™ is the premium Silhouette® sheer fabric option — an ultra-fine material that provides a significantly clearer outward view than standard Silhouette® sheers, while maintaining the same light diffusion and UV protection. It's the right choice if preserving your view is as important to you as the quality of light in the room.
With the vanes open, Silhouette® blocks up to 88% of UV rays — through the sheer fabric alone. With the vanes closed, this rises to 99%. This makes Silhouette® an excellent choice for rooms with wooden floors, rugs or furniture that might fade in direct sunlight.
Yes — and it's one of the most popular combinations. PowerView® automation allows full control via app, voice or the Pebble® remote. Battery or mains-powered options available. We handle the full installation and smart home pairing as part of the service.
Silhouette® is predominantly a light-filtering product — when the vanes are closed you have privacy and reduced light, but not a blackout result. For bedrooms where complete darkness is needed, we'd recommend pairing Silhouette® with a blackout roller or considering an alternative. We'll advise on this at your survey.
Light dusting with a soft brush or low-power vacuum attachment is the recommended approach for regular maintenance. For spot cleaning, a damp cloth can be used carefully on the vane fabric. We provide full care guidance with every blind and are always on hand if you have questions after fitting.
Silhouette® blinds are made to measure and typically take 4–6 weeks from order to fitting. PowerView® motorised orders may take a few days longer depending on component availability. We'll confirm your lead time when we provide your quote.
✦ Luxaflex® Authorised Retailer · Lancashire
See the difference
for yourself.
Silhouette® has to be seen in person to be fully understood. Book a free home consultation and we'll bring the full fabric range to you — in your own light, with no obligation and no pressure.