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THE ALUSTRA® COLLECTION OF vignette®

Roman shades have been a popular window treatment for centuries. This best-in-class style of shade is elegant, gorgeous, and timeless. From traditional, formal rooms to spaces with a more relaxed vibe, Beginning to End Interiors offers a Vignette® Modern Roman Shade that will look spectacular. We can’t say enough good things about Vignette® Modern Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas. The elimination of exposed rear cords delivers a more appealing aesthetic and a safer environment for your children and pets. The availability of both light-filtering and room-darkening opacities allows you to achieve optimal light control anywhere in your home. Their single-piece fabric construction and ability to be mounted inside the window frame mean very minimal light gaps for unwanted sunlight to sneak through.

The Allure of Alustra®

Just when you thought that Vignette® Roman blinds can’t get any better, The Alustra® Collection of Vignette® is a curated suite of elegant, refined fabrics that lend a little extra luxury to your windows. Thoughtfully designed, this collection features artfully inspired, globally sourced textiles that deliver unique texture and color combinations. Wrap your windows in sumptuous silks, charming linens, and nubby tweeds as your personal preferences are met, and your expectations are exceeded.

The fabrics and hardware in the Alustra® Collection of Vignette® incorporate a subtle metallic sheen that is reminiscent of today’s most admired high-end design fixtures. Your Roman shades, brackets, headrails, bottom rails, and end caps will bring a cohesive look and feel to your rooms and enhance a neutral or bold color scheme.

Even More to Love

Once you’ve chosen fabrics you love, you can select a style for your Roman shades. The Rolling Style is best suited for rooms where you’d like your shades to disappear when fully raised. The 4” full fold or 6” flat fold roll up neatly into the headrail and display your view of the outdoors. For shallow mounting depths or rooms with a more minimalist style, the 4” full folds of the Stacking Style stack neatly beneath a low-profile headrail. Both types maintain a crisp appearance and require minimal dressing when being raised or lowered.

If you have elaborate woodwork, your Roman blinds will draw attention to the frame without overpowering the architecture. The innate versatility of Roman shades can impart many different aesthetics into a space. A room with a lot of sharp, metal decor and dark colors will benefit from the feminine charm of a soft fabric in a neutral tone. On the contrary, you can add a bit of masculinity to a room with a Roman shade made of a heavier fabric and in a deep shade or earthy hue.

Maintaining Your Shades

When caring for your Roman shades, it’s important to know the enemy. Dust, pollen, and other small debris are the ultimate adversaries of fabric window treatments. Fortunately, a little routine TLC will keep them looking pristine. Remove dust with a soft, clean cloth or vacuum using a brush attachment on low suction at least once weekly. Remember to clean both the front and back sides! If you notice any stubborn spots of grime, spot clean them as quickly as possible using warm water and a mild detergent. Avoid using harsh cleaners or chemicals as these products can degrade the fabric fibers and cause fading. Speaking of fading, adding a liner to your Roman shades is a good idea. The front side of your shades may be stunning, while the reverse is washed out and blotchy from UV exposure. You may think it’s an out of sight, out of mind scenario, but fading will seriously impact the view of your home from the outside.

Contact Us

After you’ve upgraded your window treatments with The Alustra® Collection of Vignette®, you may feel the rest of your room no longer measures up. If that’s the case, our professional interior designers are ready to help you select custom furniture, rugs, and wallpaper to bring the remainder of your room up to snuff. We have been assisting fashion-forward locals in outfitting their homes with innovative Hunter Douglas window treatments and other stylish accouterments for more than 20 years. We take great pride in being there for your interior design project from beginning to end and beyond. Let’s chat about what you envision for your home! Call us at (941) 924-4481 or send us a message online. We are located in Sarasota, FL, and are happy to serve the surrounding area, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Boca Grande, Venice, Northport, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key, FL.

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