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Find Peace with Sound Absorbing Shades

We all want lightcontrol from our window shades, but light waves are not the only waves that window treatments can help to control. Several styles of window coverings from Hunter Douglas can also block or absorb sound waves to keep outside noise out and inside acoustics optimized. Combined with their light control abilities, sound absorbing shades help to create comfortable and quiet atmospheres for peace where you need it most, at home.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades City of Industry, California (CA), the best sound absorbing shades from Hunter Douglas

Sound Absorbing Shades by Hunter Douglas

  • Cellular Honeycomb Shades: Find tranquility at home with cellular honeycomb shades. The spheroidal vanes not only insulate windows, but they also absorb up to 70 percent of sound waves. With custom shapes available to fit most any specialty shaped window, cellular honeycomb shades can work on most any window in your home.
  • Plantation Shutters: The rigid louvers in classic plantation shutters fashion a solid barrier over windows when closed to block out light and sound. The hard components are ideal for blocking light or sound waves.When the louvers are engaged, they can also deflect light and sound for partial protection that allows for natural light and airflow. Hunter Douglas makes three types of plantation shutters:

Sound Absorbing Shades for Bedrooms

The most obvious room that benefits from sound absorbing shades are bedrooms. Master suites, nurseries, children’s rooms, guest rooms, or anywhere you lay your head for slumber can be improved with sound absorbing shades because quieter atmospheres are more conducive to peaceful sleep. For truly optimized sound absorbing shades combine shutters or cellular shades with full, lined drapery. The combination of the two treatments into a singular window fashion improves both the sound absorbing capabilities as well as the room-darkening abilities. These are two key components for creating an oasis for sleeping.

Sound Absorbing Shades for Living Rooms

Sound absorption many not seem like an important element for busy rooms like the living room, family room, great room, or game room, but sound absorbing shades also improve the interior acoustics of a room so it is less echoey. This is a great feature in rooms that may get loud or are used for large gatherings. Less noise coming in plus better acoustics make for auditory ambiances that are suitable to the busier times of life.

Sound Absorbing Shades for Dining Rooms

Whether your dining room has a formal feel or down to earth vibe, sound absorbing shades enhance the aesthetic by creating subdued auditory ambiances for shared meal times. Enjoy your company around the table with fewer outside distractions, and focus on what matters most in a dining room, the food and the company.

Conclusion

Find peace at home by controlling sound with cellular honeycomb shades or plantation shutters from Hunter Douglas. The inventory at Kao’s Pacific includes a range of sound absorbing shades to suit any room of the home. Request a consultation today to speak with a member of the design team. Kao’s Pacific Interiors is located near City of Industry, California, and serves communities in Orange County including Yorba Linda, Brea, Diamond Bar, Irvine, and City of Industry, California.