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Cellular Shades Or Honeycomb Shades - What's the Difference?

By Michael Callicotte

You may have been online shopping for window shades recently and come across the nomenclature, cellular shades and honeycomb shades. The thought might have crossed your mind that these are two totally separate identities. Wrong. They are actually the same exact type of shade. Here is some helpful information to clear up any confusion you may have about cellular and honeycomb shades and better inform you how the two are really one.

The question is: why categorize window shades with terms like cellular and honeycomb? Some window treatment manufacturers and retailers use cellular, which reminds you of your failing grade in high school Biology class while others use honeycomb, which evokes internal guilt for the two bowls of sugary cereal you ate this morning. Although it seems odd that terms like cellular and honeycomb are used to describe the same type of window shade when both seem completely irrelevant, it makes perfect sense.

The answer is: cellular shades or honeycomb shades both inherited their names from the design pattern of the window shade itself. Small individual cells of fabric or material are attached to one another using some form of adhesive to create the entire shade. If the shade is viewed from the side, the pattern of cells closely resembles a honeycomb. With that being said, both terms are equally appropriate for describing this type of window shade and it is merely a matter of preference.

Once you look past the unusual dual names you will realize just how much cellular/ honeycomb shades can improve the quality of your home. Cellular/ honeycomb window shades offer great advantages in home insulation and light control. The individual cells create pockets of air which control the climate of the room and increase energy efficiency. In both extremes of weather, whether it is blistering hot or miserably cold, cellular/ honeycomb shades will effectively insulate your home. While making the room a comfortable atmosphere to live in, cellular/ honeycomb shades will also reduce the need for central heating and air conditioning.

Depending on how much light control and insulation you need, there are several styles of cell construction: single cell, double cell, or triple cell. The level of insulation and light control strength increases substantially from single cell to double cell and from double cell to triple cell. Cellular/ honeycomb shades also come with the option of adding either light filtering or room darkening fabrics to match the ambience of the room and get the privacy you need. Not only are their options in light control but there are also many different pleat sizes and a large selection of colors from all the top brands.

This style of window shade is capable of being used in many different rooms throughout the home. For better insulation, cellular/ honeycomb shades are a savvy alternative to wood blinds and will ultimately be a better investment in your home. Overall, cellular shades or honeycomb shades, which ever you prefer, provide the insulation, light, control, and privacy that your home requires.

If you would like better insulation and energy efficiency for your home consider using cellular shades or honeycomb shades, which ever you prefer to call them.

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