What Are Cellular Shades?
Many window treatments go by several names, such as honeycomb shades being called cellular shades. Unsurprisingly, that can create some confusion for homeowners looking to upgrade their window treatments. The e.d.’s paint & decorating team members are used to this and recommend one style: Hunter Douglas cellular shades. But don’t worry about being limited—the various styles, configurations, fabrics, and materials are sure to impress.
The Practical Benefits of Cellular Shades
So, what are cellular shades, exactly? Manufacturers make them from a single piece of fabric with a hexagonal cell structure that resembles honeycombs. When lowered down, the cells gather air to create insulation. Yet the design isn't just about that—it serves practical and aesthetic purposes.
Energy efficiency is the best-known advantage of cellular construction. The trapped air acts as natural insulation, creating a barrier between windows and outdoor temperatures. It keeps cool air inside during the summer while blocking heat from entering. When it’s cold out, the cellular structure prevents warm air from escaping through windows.
Custom cellular shades control light and privacy at different levels. Opaque fabrics darken rooms and protect interiors from prying eyes; lighter, more transparent fabrics filter light gently. The air pockets also absorb sound, a fine feature for homes near busy streets or in urban environments.
More Reasons to Appreciate Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades
As the first honeycomb shades introduced, Duette® Cellular Shades offer an all-encompassing selection of colors, opacities, textures, and cellular pleat sizes. These specs give you an idea of what’s available:
- Widths: Horiz. 4" - 174" | Vert. 12" - 336"
- Heights: Horiz. 6" - 144" | Vert. 24" - 120"
- Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical
- Pleat Sizes: 3/8", 3/4" or 1-1/4"
- Fabric/color choices: 150+
That’s only the beginning, though. You can upgrade custom cellular shades with enhancements like designer fabrics, a honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design, and room-darkening features. Duette® Cellular Shades also accommodate specialty-shaped windows, glass patio doors, and skylights.
Ask us Sonnette® Roller Shades, a roller shade with cellular construction; there are many different control options for these honeycomb shades, like Top-Down/Bottom-Up and PowerView® Automation.
The Best Rooms for Hunter Douglas Cellular Shades
The clean, structured appearance of Hunter Douglas cellular shades complements contemporary and traditional interior designs. They suit almost every room in a house, but we most often install them in:
- Bedrooms: Comfortable room temperatures are critical in bedrooms, and custom cellular shades' room-darkening capabilities and sound absorption also encourage peaceful environments.
- Family rooms: Homeowners spend much time in these rooms and benefit from light-filtering cellular shade fabrics. We suggest more casual fabrics for these spaces.
- Kitchens and bathrooms: Look for materials designed to withstand heat and humidity; we can also recommend easy-care fabrics that resist splashes and stains.
Stop by for Cellular Shades Near Lexington, SC
The design experts at e.d.’s paint & decorating team know how custom cellular shades improve interior living spaces, and we look forward to meeting you. Our inventory features Hunter Douglas window treatments, flooring, and Benjamin Moore paint, and we bring a whole-home design approach to projects that connect with homeowners. Contact us for a consultation in Lexington, Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, and West Columbia, SC.