Honeycomb Cellular Shades 4 You

Honeycomb cellular shades derived its name from the hexagonal shape it forms when lowered, much like the cell forming a honeycomb. An air pocket is formed from the hexagonal cells, which functions as insulators. It also reduces sound, virtually eliminating noise coming out of the house as well as diminishing outside disturbance. Another advantage of its shape is its efficiency when pulled up as the hexagons just folds neatly and smartly. It is made of polyester and doesn’t fade in time.

The air pockets reduce heat coming in from the outside of the house as well as retaining coolness inside, much like a window with double panes. For houses with large windows, this can translate to lower costs for cooling the whole house.

Most honeycomb shades are translucent, allowing for adequate amount of light without the glare. However, there are also light-blocking models that provides total privacy to homeowners. It comes in different fabric types, suitable for every style of interior decoration and makes a beautiful sight even when the shades are closed.

Available choices are single-, double-, or triple-celled shades. Shades with triple cells may cost more yet gives the homeowners optimum insulation with the least amount of glare. There are also several choices for cell sizes, to allow homeowners flexibility in choosing the best shade for their windows.

Honeycomb shades are also made with safety in mind, particularly among children. It is flame-retardant and cordless models are available to avoid the risk of choking.

For maintenance, it only needs periodic wiping of the shades to keep it clean.

These shades are available in continuous cord loops and bottom-up/top-down options. Continuous cord loops allows for ease in handling the shades, raising it without any difficulty. The other option allows owners to lower the upper part of the shade, a novel concept that adds to the shades’ flexibility in terms of modifying the amount of light entering a room without compromising the privacy within. It is suitable for apartment dwellers who yearn to bask in sunlight while avoiding attention from neighbors. It can also be attached as door blinds where shades are adjusted at the top and attached at the bottom part.