SHEERED HORIZONTAL / VERTICAL SHADES …popularly known as Silhouettes / Shangrilas or Luminettesrespectively. These sophisticated, highly regarded shades bathe a room with soft light filtrered through sheer fabric. Sheer fabric not only protects your furnishings from harmful sun rays but creates an attractive veiled outside veiw. Operating like blinds, these veiled shades add beauty and privacy to any decor.