Graber
We are pleased to offer the entire Graber line for your window dressing pleasure.
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Beat the Heat
What's on Your Windows?
Window treatments add a detailed, finished look to your space...but there is another added benefit that comes along with a variety of styles you may choose from- energy efficiency!
Whether you prefer Draperies, Shutters, Roman Shades, Dual Shades, Cellular Shades, Solar Shades or a combination of styles, window treatments can reduce heat gain by up to 45%.
Cellular shades are a popular choice for energy efficiency. The honeycomb design provides an extra layer of insulation between the window and your living space.
Twin shades provide even greater efficiency. For maximum effect, place a highly reflective (white) shade on one side and a heat absorbing (dark) shade on the other side.
Solar shade fabrics come in a variety of weaves, which permits different levels of light and UV rays to pass through. Choosing a larger weave and darker fabric allows for a clearer view of the outside and less light on the inside. A lighter toned fabric results in cooler inside temperatures.
Roman shades offer a wide variety of styles and materials to choose from.They are a practical and stylish choice for added insulation.
Shutters work well for directing the sunlight to the upper levels of the space. Using the adjustable louvers angels the light to the ceiling, encouraging the heat to rise and improving overall ventilation. Greater insulation may be achieved by combining shutters and another treatment, such as draperies.
Draperies. Depending on the material you choose, how many layers are added and the colors of the fabric, draperies can be a wonderful choice for helping to keep your space cooler.
Call us today to set up your free consultation and we can start the process of making your Kauai summer living experience a more comfortable one.
Solar Shades Kauai
Solar Shades are among the most versatile window coverings available. Essentially, their function is to shield against solar heat, which may help to keep your cooling costs down during Kauai's hot summer months. Not only are solar window shades energy efficient, they also significantly reduce glare produced by the sun, while maintaining the view outside your window.
Combine Solar Shades with Sheer Drapes to add an airy, island appeal to your Garden Island home.
Breathe in the beauty of the island as you comfortably relax on the lanai. Exterior solar shades provide shelter from the sun and are available in varying degrees of opacity.
Motorized controls add a superior ease of use to your Solar Shade window treatments. The combined benefits of form & function are sure to compliment your island lifestyle.
The benefits of choosing energy-saving solar shades:
- A solar shade blocks UV rays and reduces room temperatures.
- Protects your interior from sun damage and fading.
- Our solar shade collection offers an ample variety of fabrics and colors to choose form, allowing for a bold statement or a subtle compliment to the surrounding decor.
- Available in sheer, light filtering, room darkening and blackout fabrics.
- Solar shades can be an effective solution for filtering light and adding privacy to rooms with large, open windows, without obstructing your view to the outdoors.
- Solar shades are an easy addition to our Twin Shades, providing you protection from the sun during the day and an additional, independent shade to offer you privacy at night.
- Exterior solar shades are an ideal form of UV and heat protection for your lanai or restaurant patio.
- Motorized controls are available with solar shades, adding a superior ease of use.
- A solar shade is durable and widely used by commercial entities such as restaurants, office buildings and retail chains.
Diversifying Your Look
Why limit yourself to one design when you can have it all?!
Layering multiple window treatments allows for an array of styles and functions.
Adding Side Panels to Roman Shade treatments can create the illusion of a larger window. By covering the open wall between the individual treatments, the panels become part of one single treatment. This can be a wonderful option for a wall with multiple windows frames.
The contrast of delicate sheers with our popular Natural Woven Wood creates an earthy, flowing feel in your space. Choosing to add full sheer drapes gives you two entirely different treatment styles, each unique and beautiful in their own way. Compliment the look with a valence or cornice box to hide the hardware or leave it bare and minimalistic like above.
When it comes to dressing up Shutters, the options are endless. Add an elegant drapery to embrace the edges of the frame. Simply line the upper border with a stylish cornice box or dynamic valence. Choose patterned side panels or full drapes to tie the room together and bring out a pop of color. The practical appeal of shutters doesn't have to remain a blank canvas- make a statement!
Natural Woven Shades
Renewable Resources
Natural Woven Shades are a wonderful choice for your location on Kauai.
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Shades with dual fold controls, which allow the shade to dominantly rise and/or lower, allow for many different looks and functions. Allow full light in or filter with the weave.
Horizons Natural Shades are hand crafted from renewable resources like:
- bamboo
- sustainable wood
- grasses & reeds
Bamboo is possibly the most renewable resource in the world. Some varieties can grow up to an incredible 4-1/2 feet a day. When it is cut, bamboo begins a new cycle of growth immediately, without any need for re-planting.
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Additional options like decorative trim can add softness to the bold feel of woven woods. There are many shades to choose from, as well as the option to inlay the trim into the weave itself, creating a sleeker look, all while tying in the colors of your room.
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Plantation Shutters on Kauai
Plantation Shutters
Whether you are living mauka or makai, a favorite and practical choice for window treatments is the Plantation Shutter. Shutters are excellent insulators & heat reflectors, which can aid in lowering the island's high energy costs. There are several different styles of shutters and materials from which they are manufactured. Among these are wood and composite. Wood shutters are a classic favorite that stand the test of time. They are ideal for vast window openings in the bypass application pictured above. Composite shutters are waterproof, self-extinguishing, termite-proof and will not rot, rust or warp.
