Luxaflex® Pirouette® Shadings V3 Hardware System

Good aesthetic design must go hand in hand with great functionality. Inspired by great innovation as well as fashion and lifestyle trends, V3 Pirouette hardware creates long-lasting design with a contemporary appeal. The Pirouette design and development team have gone back to the drawing board and envisaged the product with fresh eyes and new perspectives.

So what's new?

• A new sleek headrail design that is smaller looking in appearance and that mimics the shape of the contoured Pirouette vane which has a consistent look from top to bottom of the shade. 
• New clear end caps and colour coordinated end cap covers making it easy to snap on and off if replacement is required.
• New colour coordinated outer rotator rail provides a fully integrated look.
• Reduced light gap for an enhanced room darkening option.
• Fully nested bottomrail on Easyrise and ULTRAGLIDE® Shadings creating a clean and uncluttered look in the home. 
• The next generation of technology allowing intelligent operation of Pirouette Shadings thanks to PowerView™ Motorisation. 
• Quieter operation. 

Latest Trends in Window Fashions

Design is ever-evolving and it's always interesting to see what global trends make it to Australia and resonate with our lifestyle. When it comes to window fashions, you'll be surprised to know that there are advancements every year, particularly in the way we operate our blinds, fabric textures, colours and the changing shape of the modern window.

Below is a snapshot of what's trending in window fashions for 2013.

• The minimalist look leads the trend in window coverings. This is influenced by a return to elegance and texture; it's all about creating a soft, subtle and inviting vibe for your rooms. Have a look at our Soft Shades collection, which includes the Pirouette Shadings for some inspiration.
• Combination window treatments have become a popular option with the use of two products - i.e. when blockout and transparent roller blinds are combined to provide a dual function, such as our Dual Roller Blinds.
• Motorisation continues to become more accessible and is available in a range of options to suit your specific needs.
• With the cost of living on the rise, superb insulation properties are becoming a must have for window coverings. Luxaflex Duette Architella Shades are the perfect example, proven to reduce average costs by 43% - imagine the savings!

Luxaflex Pirouette Shadings

Cater for all shapes and sizes with Softshades

It's amazing to see how windows have trended over the years. Over the last century, windows have gone from a simple feature in the home to one of the main focal points. So many modern homes are now designed with floor to ceiling windows, skylights and windows in weird and wonderful shapes and sizes.

However, one thing remains the same - windows can be a challenge to effectively cover - you need the right balance between light and privacy, not to mention the right look for your home.

The Luxaflex Softshades collection is a unique collection of window treatments that are non-traditional, soft and beautiful. They can provide a solution for one window or you can co-ordinate between the various products to create a unified look for your entire home. The challenge for many is covering large window expanses, including floor to ceiling windows, which Luxaflex has taken into consideration with Luxaflex Luminette Privacy Sheers. The sheers have a 180 degree rotation to control light and privacy when open and closed and can be operated with the Softrack Exclusive Track System, which features a scissor mechanism to perfectly align the vanes at all times.

When it comes to skylights and other weird and wonderfully shaped windows, Duette Shades were designed as a suitable option particularly for arched, sloped or hard to reach windows. Duette Shades are particularly unique as they are made from a spun bonded honeycomb structure fabric which makes them more energy efficient - an advantage for all homes year round as it means they also keep energy costs down.

All products in the Softshades collection are designed to complement each other and can be fully motorised. Other options include  Pirouette Shadings and Silhouette Shadings.

Embrace Spring, Welcome Privacy, Avoid Harmful Rays with LUXAFLEX® Softshades

This Spring, brighten up your home without the harmful rays! Products in the LUXAFLEX^® Softshades collection offer a range of options, all within the one window fashion. LUXAFLEX^® LUMINETTE^® Privacy Sheers, SILHOUETTE^® Shadings or PIROUETTE^® Shadings feature vanes that can be closed to ensure complete privacy, or angled 180 degrees to still allow light into the home, whilst maintaining privacy. The sheer part of the blinds offer filtered light and some privacy even when the vanes are open.

Available in a range of colours, fabrics and operating options to suit your needs.