Cellular Shades Design Guide

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Honeycomb shades are one of the most popular window treatments available. They feature unique honeycomb pleats in small, medium or large sizes which provide both fashion and energy efficiency. Also known as cellular shades they provide great insulation for your windows year around. A pull cord raises or lowers the shade as needed for light control and privacy. No cord holes are visible. Soft, washable polyester fabrics come in light-filtering to light-blocking styles and are available in a wide range of colors and prints.

Key Benefits

• Provide excellent insulation
• No visible cord holes
• Available in wide widths to cover large windows
• No seams or overlaps
• White backing provides a uniform appearance to outside
• A variety of control operations for operation versatility
• Easy care and maintenance

Heating, Cooling & Sound Absortion

*All values are approximate.

Winter R-Value: 3.5 - 8.0 (Sheer Fabrics - Double Cell Blackout)
(Low-E double pane window has R-Value of 3.23)

Summer U-Value: .18 - .80 (Sheer Fabrics - Double Cell Blackout)
(Reduces heat by 20 - 82% )

Sound Absortion Rating: .40 - .65
(Absorbes 40 - 65% of reflective sound)

View our Cold Climate Window Coverings Guide

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Cellular Shades FAQ

What is the difference between cellular and honeycomb shades?
There is no difference between a cellular shade and a honeycomb shade. These accordion-style shades are constructed from soft fabrics. The cells form a honeycomb design, hence the interchangeable names: honeycomb and cellular. Hunter Douglas developed the honeycomb blind with the Duette Honeycombs and has trademarked that name. Other brands tend to use the term cellular shade.

Will cellular shades lower my heating bill?
Cellular shades provide the best energy efficiency of any manufactured blind so you should see a reduction in your heating and cooling bills depending on the application. The shades feature unique honeycomb pleats available in single and double honeycomb cells. They also block nearly 100% of damaging UV rays. The shades come in hundreds of colors to match any room in your home.

What is the difference between an inside and an outside mount?
An inside mount means that the blind is mounted on the inside of the window opening. Cellular shades need 1 to 3" of depth inside the window for an inside mount. Review product specifications before ordering. An outside mount should be used when there isn't enough depth to mount the blind.

What options are available with cellular shades?
Cellular shades are highly versatile and come with a number of options including continuous cord loop for smooth operation of large or heavy shades; top-down/bottom-up which, as the name suggests, allows you to open the shade from the top down or from the bottom up; cordless lift which allows you to effortlessly raise and lower your shades; and radio frequency controlled remote operation.

How do I clean cellular shades?
Regular dusting and occasional vacuuming will keep your shades looking new. Use a dry feather duster, soft cloth or soft brush on your vacuum cleaner. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Several products can be immersed in a bath tub full of water. Before cleaning your shades, refer to the product specifications provided with the shipped blind for cleaning instructions.

What are the available widths of cellular shades?
Because cellular shades are available in such large widths � between 12 and up to 192 inches (depending on manufacturer) � they are a stylish and practical window covering solution for nearly any size window.

What is the difference between manufacturers?
BlindSaver.com represents the finest window covering manufacturers in the country including Hunter Douglas, Bali, Graber, Levolor, M&B and our own brand, BlindSaver Value Line. Each is backed by a life time warranty and shipped directly to you from the manufacturer.

Are cellular shades easy to install?
Installation of cellular shades is fast and easy. Each blind is shipped with installation instructions and all the necessary hardware. You can also review installation guides online by click Measure, Design, Install on the drop down menu at the top of the page.