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The ultimate guide to Duette Shades Duette Shades and nature work hand in hand. As well as enhancing and managing the captivating qualities of light, the Duette Shades range is designed to support a more sustainable home and protect our environment. Technically advanced and made to measure with precision and care, our vast range of colours and finishes also brings a sleek beauty to every space. Duette Shades are the perfect window solution combining energy effciency and style. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 5
Quality & innovation We may use cutting edge techniques to manufacture Duette Shades, but our values are distinctly old fashioned. Each of our blinds is made to measure to your exact requirements, and we take our time helping you choose from hundreds of fabrics, finishes and colours. It s this blend of attention to detail and quality materials that keep your Luxaflex Duette Shades operating seamlessly for many years. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 7
7 / W HO WE ARE Looks good... A slimline look with both classic and trend colours, Duette Shades have always been a popular choice for those who love to bring design home. Our latest, expanded range has even more choices to create an individual look that suits your personal style. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 9
Future perfect Our new Duette Shades collection has a wide range of beautiful fabrics in playful patterns and colours like our new Batiste Crushing design that creates a perfect focal point for a room. Or choose a subtle texture and natural look with our new Bamboo design that blends with any décor style with a subtle sophisticated look. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 11
Fresh new looks Whatever your style our range of fabric designs will help you control light beautifully with a choice of transparency and privacy options to suit every individual room in your home. Plus, the compact design of Duette Shades can fit almost every type of window and shape from the smallest window to large glass sliding doors. Our new collection has lots of unique printed design options with fresh new looks like the Ombre design with a soft white colour at the top that gradually morphs to a soft green tone. You can play with designs and plain colours by combining them in one room for a super stylish look. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 13
All in the details For a seamless look, we offer six hardware colours to compliment your chosen Duette fabrics. We match these for you, but you can also choose another shade if you want a bespoke look. It s what s on the outside We want to flatter our homes from all angles. Choose a plain white uniform backing for your Duette Shades (regardless of their interior colour) with our Duette Duo Tone style. Or if you want to be bolder with your exterior view, then choose Duette Full Tone, where the same colour hue features both back and front of the blind. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 15
Duette Shades 25mm suits a small or medium window and doors. Duette Shades 32mm is ideal for medium to large frames. Pleats to please Any skilled designer knows that getting proportions right in a room are key to a successful décor scheme and that s why our Duette Shades come in a variety of pleat widths to compliment your home. Duette Shades 64mm works best to balance a very large window or sliding door. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 17
Feels good Energy effciency has always been core to Duette Shades success, and we are proud to say our latest range has an even better level of insulation, with some fabrics in the range achieving an outstanding A++ rating. Even with double glazing, a building can lose up to 50% of its heat through windows and doors. By choosing Duette Shades you can insulate your home all year round and keep warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. Our most energy efficient design Duette Architella Shades, are constructed with a unique cell-in-cell design, that can reduce the thermal gain from the sun into a room, reducing the need for artificial cooling and reduce energy usage and emissions. As the temperature drops, the honeycomb effect keeps the warmth in the room, reducing heating costs by up to 46%; better for the pocket and the planet. Our Duette Architella Shades are available in both 32mm and 64mm sizes. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 19
...Sounds good A successful room design can soothe the senses in invisible ways. Windows and hard floors can make a room seem cold or noisy, as sound bounces off the hard surfaces. Duette Shades can help keep internal noise at bay and reduce the effect of ambient noise from hard surfaces within the home by up to 60%....Does good Duette Shades help make homes more energy effcient but we also want our products to make you feel comfortable and give you peace of mind. That s why we re committed to designing products with sustainable methods and materials. Our new Duette Eternity fabrics are made with 40% recycled polyester material, and our new Bamboo fabric range incorporates 25% natural bamboo fibres from sustainable plantations. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 21
More solutions for how you live Our most flexible solution, we pride ourselves on the versatility of Duette Shades, offering many ways to create novel looks and problem-solving combinations. From unusual shaped windows to extra small or extra high large or wide windows and sliding doors, our design team create innovative solutions for practical problems. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 23
Every home is different We understand every home has its unique quirks. That s why we offer a wide variety of solutions that can work in many unusual configurations with flexible light control. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 25
Every day is different: day & night Duette Day and Night shades are designed to give you exactly what you need for a good night s sleep, privacy and a sense of security all balanced with the enjoyment of natural light. Combine a sheer fabric and room darkening fabric in a design or plain colour the choice is yours. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 27
No drilling required An idea so simple yet effective, the Trufit system enables Duette Shades to be fitted to glass without drilling, making it an ideal solution for doors, UPV windows and conservatories. Consistency is key Your transparency needs may vary across even one room, that s why we offer three grades, from transparent, translucent and room darkening all available in the same hue, so your Duette Shades keep a coherent look in any combination of transparency. Transparent Translucent Room Darkening (RD) The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 29
Take control At Luxaflex, we consider child safety a top priority, leading the field in making your homes safer for children and pets. Creating child safe products is an integral part of our design philosophy. From cordless alternatives to fully motorised systems, Luxaflex offers many innovative lifting systems designed with safety, comfort and beauty in mind. We take time to think about how we can enhance your home. A big part of that is making your daily life worry free with a range of solutions for you to consider. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 31
PowerView Motorisation Leading the smart home revolution for window coverings, our PowerView system can be operated using the app on your smartphone or tablet or using our tactile Pebble remote control. Your blinds can also be programmed to wake you gently in the morning with sunrise or create a cosy retreat as you return home. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 33
SmartCord Another market innovation, this system uses a retractable cord that erases the need for dangling cords to clutter the look and tempt little fingers or curious pets. LiteRise A minimalist s dream, our cord free LiteRise is operated simply by pushing the bottom bar up and down. Fuss free, clean lined simplicity. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 35
From start to perfect finish We want you to enjoy more than just your Luxaflex window coverings; we want you to enjoy the whole process from initial design consultation to done. From selecting materials to expert measurement and installation, experts at your local Luxaflex showroom are here to help you create the perfect window treatments for your home. Let s talk Together with our local expert, you can look at inspiration for your room and get to know the products and materials you like. Home consultation We ll measure your dimensions, assess your lighting, and make sure everything is perfectly designed for your home. Craftsmanship guaranteed Your bespoke Duette Shades will be handmade with care and attention to detail by our skilled craftsmen. Seamless installation Relax and let Luxaflex professionals do what they do best. Always knowing you re covered under our guarantee. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 37
The Luxaflex collection Pirouette Shades Softly filtered light with enhanced views and privacy. Duette Shades Filtering light and insulating your home all year round. Silhouette Shades Gentle translucency for an endless variety of moods. Facette Shades Soft, stylish fabrics with unique light control. Twist Shades Distinctive style with privacy and light control. Plissé Shades Uniquely decorative, with a shape that suits your style. Roller Blinds Express your style with an individual touch. Venetian Blinds Create light control and privacy with this design classic. Wood Blinds Enjoy nature s warmth and beauty in your home. Vertical Blind Elegant simplicity for larger windows. Interior Shutters Stylish and timeless look. The Ultimate Guide to Duette Shades 39
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