Slats Blind & Shutter Experts

FORM AND FUNCTION
Slats Blind and Shutter Experts in
Cincinnati has a transitional shade
known as Allure that is made of
bands of opaque fabric. The look of
transitional shades is not only clean,
but they require virtually no maintenance,
since dust doesn’t fall or settle
on vertical surfaces. Slats co-owner
Rudy Forte, who started working at
his father’s drapery business as a kid,
likes them so much that he has them
throughout his own home and his
vacation home.
Innovative yet surprisingly simple,
Allure sits snugly and completely
flush with the window and differs
from a traditional slatted blind, being
comprised of two panels of alternating
mesh and translucent fabric.
Manually, or with a motorized feature,
operated remotely or with an
app, homeowners can manipulate the
amount of light passing through the
fabric to allow a preferred amount of
sunlight to fill the space. This style
of shade gives new meaning to the
marriage of beauty and functionality.
Aerolux Blinds and Shades is a family-run
window covering manufacturer
in the Dayton area. They offer
a similar combo blind-shade known
as Shadow Glide. “The bright, clean,
minimalistic look of these blinds
completely transforms the look
and feel of a home,” says Sushmita
Jain, owner of Aerolux. “They can
be adjusted to allow all the light in
or block it out—or any interval in
between.” ➻
1 This versatile window covering can allow maximum sunlight to shine through or
act as a translucent blind. 2 Tucked above the headrail is a rechargeable tubular
motorized system that allows for remote operation. Both photos: Shadow Glide
Blind from Aerolux.
2 slatsblinds.com