Honeycomb Window Blinds

     Honeycomb window blinds, also known as cellular shades, are one of the window fashions most often chosen by consumers today.  Honeycomb blinds have a crisp clean style that no other blind can match.  Honeycomb window blinds are a style of window covering, not a brand name.

Why are honeycomb window coverings so very popular?
     1. This window blind style is soft and durable.
     2. They’re available in single, double, or triple cell honeycombs so you can choose your preferred level of energy efficiency.
     3. Honeycomb blinds can effectively filter incoming light; darken a room, or completely black out a room when closed.
     4. Cellular (honeycomb) blinds are available in literally hundreds of different colors, so you can match any décor.
     5. Various pleat sizes are available, providing as little or as much energy efficiency as desired.
     6. Honeycomb window fashions look great while insulating your home.
     7. You have the option of motorized or cordless operation (including an optional remote-control feature). 

     The cell size you choose in a honeycomb window blind will determine the level of insulation from the elements and how much light you want to allow into your space.  The size cell chosen will determine the pleat size as well.  A single cell window blind is ideal for a large window since it will be lighter in weight than a double or triple cell blind.  For small or medium sized windows, the double or triple cell would work well despite the weight. 

     Perhaps you’re simply considering honeycomb blinds from a decorative standpoint.  This window fashion comes in colors from every palette, so you’ll have no problem coordinating with your room’s décor.  Some people simply enjoy the warm, cozy light that seems to filter through honeycomb window fashions.

     Honeycomb window blinds can be custom fit to your windows, doors, skylights, arched doors, and arched windows.  These blinds will cover a small, medium, or large window expanse with ease and look fantastic too. 

     One feature of the honeycomb or cellular window covering you should know is that it doesn’t function in the same way as a typical horizontal blind.  A horizontal blind has individual slats that can be tilted to allow varying amounts of light into a space.  A honeycomb blind however is constructed from continuous fabric and features pleats, not individual slats.  This means you can’t tilt your slats, but there are two ways to allow light into your space with honeycomb or cellular blinds.

     One method for opening honeycomb window blinds is to use a cord to lift the blind up until it reaches the desired height and you have the amount of light desired.  The second method is referred to as the Top Down feature.  Honeycomb shades with this feature will lower from the top of the window or door when the lift cord is pulled.  Either way, you can still effectively allow light into your space.

     Some brands of honeycomb window blinds feature what is called a continuous cord loop.  This is an excellent safety feature if you have young children or even pets in the home.  The lift cord remains the same length, no matter how far the shade is raised.  This means there is no stray cord when the shade is up and therefore does not pose a safety hazard for small children or pets.

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