What You’ll Learn
- Aria™ Soft Blinds by Hunter Douglas have lightweight, translucent fabric vanes that soften Hawaii’s bright sun into a warm glow while keeping your view outside.
- Curved vanes tilt for adjustable privacy and stack compactly at the top of the window, so they work on extra-large windows, French doors, bay windows and sliding glass doors.
- You can operate them by hand with the cordless LiteRise® system and Easytilt bar, or upgrade to PowerView® automation for app, remote, voice and scheduled control.
- We bring Aria fabric samples to your free in-home consultation and handle measuring and installation for you.
If you love the light control of blinds but want something softer than hard slats, Aria™ Soft Blinds are worth a close look. Instead of aluminum or wood, Aria uses fabric vanes that diffuse sunlight rather than just block it. The result is a room that feels bright and relaxed, even when the afternoon sun is pouring in. At Paradise Window Coverings, we help Honolulu homeowners decide where Aria makes the most sense and how to set it up for the way they live.
What Are Aria™ Soft Blinds?
Aria™ Soft Blinds are a Hunter Douglas window treatment that blends the function of a horizontal blind with the softness of fabric. Each vane is made from lightweight, translucent material and curves gently to form soft horizontal folds. You can tilt the vanes to fine-tune privacy and light, just like a blind. When fully raised, they stack neatly at the top of the window, so very little of your view is blocked.
How Does Fabric Change the Way Light Feels?
Hard slats create sharp lines of light and shadow. Fabric vanes do the opposite. As sunlight passes through Aria’s translucent fabric, it spreads out into an even, gentle glow. That cuts harsh glare on screens and furniture while keeping the room naturally lit. Aria is light-filtering rather than blackout, so it’s best suited to rooms where you want brightness without the squint.
Windows and Doors That Suit Aria Soft Blinds
Because the fabric is so lightweight, Aria handles larger openings that can be awkward for other blinds:
- Extra-large windows stay easy to raise and lower, with a clean look across the full width.
- Sliding glass doors get soft light control that stacks up and out of the way when you head to the lanai.
- French doors gain privacy without heavy hardware.
- Bay windows get a cohesive, finished look across each section.
Manual or Motorized, You Choose
Aria Soft Blinds are cordless either way, so there are no dangling cords in the room. You simply decide how hands-on you want to be:
- LiteRise® manual lift. Push the bottom rail up or pull it down to the height you want.
- Easytilt bar. Push or pull the bar to tilt the vanes open or closed.
- PowerView® automation. Control your blinds with an app, remote, smart-home system or voice commands, and set schedules so they adjust automatically through the day.
Fabric Choices for Island Interiors
Aria comes in dozens of textured fabrics in a range of neutral colors. These soft, natural tones work especially well in island homes, where the goal is often to complement the view outside rather than compete with it. We bring fabric samples to your home so you can see how each one looks when sunlight passes through it.
Comfort on Hot Afternoons
Diffusing sunlight before it reaches the room helps reduce heat buildup on sunny days. With PowerView automation, you can schedule Aria to tilt closed during the hottest hours, which helps your air conditioning work less and can lower cooling costs.
See Aria in Your Own Home
Aria is easiest to appreciate in person. During your free in-home consultation, we’ll show you samples against your own windows, talk through manual and motorized options, and measure for a precise fit. Our team then handles installation and makes sure everything operates smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about Aria™ Soft Blinds:
Regular blinds use hard slats made of aluminum, wood or faux wood. Aria uses soft, translucent fabric vanes that diffuse sunlight into a gentle glow, so you get blind-style light control with a softer look.
Ready to soften the light in your home? Schedule your free in-home consultation with Paradise Window Coverings today.