HONEYCOMB SHADES / CELLULAR SHADES: THE BASICS
With their attractive appearance, energy efficient insulation and many customizable options, it’s easy to see why honeycomb / cellular shades are the best-selling window coverings at Select Blinds Canada.
Our honeycomb / cellular shades are a top window covering choice for interior decorators as they are available in a wide range of designer colours and fabrics to complement any room décor. Honeycomb shades are also very versatile and can be installed either inside or outside the window frame.
HONEYCOMB / CELLULAR SHADE CONSTRUCTION
Honeycomb / cellular window shades get their name based on the shade looking like a honeycomb when viewed from the side. These window covering are made by combining hundreds of honeycomb-like cells to make a beautiful, soft, and energy efficient shade. This distinctive construction enhances the insulation and energy efficiency of your home - keeping your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Honeycomb shades are available in single and double cell options. Shades with single cell construction weigh less, which may be a better choice for large windows. Double cell honeycomb shades provide increased insulation and additional light filtering.
The size of each cell in a honeycomb shade comes in a range of sizes, from 3/8" to 3/4". This is primarily an aesthetic decision in terms of which size you like best.
LIGHT CONTROL OPTIONS
A key benefit of honeycomb / cellular shades is the many light control options available, including light filtering, room darkening and blackout. Light filtering honeycomb shades soften harsh sunlight by allowing a moderate amount of sunlight to filter through the window. For extra light blockage, you also have the option of room darkening and blackout fabrics, which are ideal for bedroom and media room use.
CORDLESS LIFT OPTIONS
Cordless blinds and shades are the ultimate choice for child safety, as they eliminate the risk of cord entanglement. The cordless feature also allows for a clean, streamlined look for your honeycomb shades.
There are several different cordless options available for your honeycomb / cellular shades, including the Select Blinds Lift-and-Lock system. This cordless mechanism makes for a smooth, gliding release so that opening and closing your cordless blinds is easy and tension-free.
For many of our honeycomb and cellular shades, you can also upgrade to cordless top down/bottom up and motorized options.
TWO FABRIC TOP-DOWN BOTTOM-UP LIFT OPTION
Can’t decide between light control and privacy? Well, now you don’t have to choose. These Two Fabric Top-Down Bottom-Up Honeycomb/Cellular Shades combine a sheer, see-through fabric on the top with a solid coloured, light filtering cellular fabric on the bottom. Simply lower the middle bar separating the two fabrics to get brightness from the outside coming in from the top while still maintaining your privacy with the bottom shade. If you want full privacy, simply raise the middle bar to the top so that the light filtering or blackout bottom shade covers the entire window. Or for full visibility to the outside, use the cordless system to raise the entire shade to the top.
You can also choose Day Night Honeycomb/Cellular Shades which have a light filtering (vs. sheer) top fabric and room darkening/blackout bottom fabric.
