Problem
Windows are where a home gains the most heat. Rooms on the sunny side run hot, the air conditioner works harder, and ordinary blinds do little to slow it down.
How cellular shades help
Cellular shades are built from pockets of fabric that hold a layer of still air between the glass and the room. Choose light-filtering fabric for a soft glow or blackout fabric to darken the room completely.
Key features
- Single and double cell fabrics
- Light-filtering and blackout
- Top-down and bottom-up operation
- Cordless and motorized lift
- Very small stack when raised
- Fits arches and angled windows
Ideal for
- Bedrooms and nurseries
- West and south facing rooms
- Media rooms
- Bathrooms that need privacy with daylight
- Skylights and specialty shapes
Why it suits Central Florida
Cellular Shades in a Florida home
In Central Florida the goal is keeping heat out for most of the year. An insulating shade on sun-facing windows helps rooms stay cooler and eases the load on the air conditioning.
Ideas for your home
Cellular Shades FAQ
What does top-down, bottom-up mean?
The shade can be lowered from the top as well as raised from the bottom, so you can let daylight in above while keeping privacy at eye level.
Do cellular shades really save energy?
They reduce heat moving through the window more than other shade types. How much you save depends on your windows, the fabric and how you use them.
Is blackout truly dark?
Blackout fabric blocks light through the shade itself. Small gaps at the sides can be reduced with the right mount and optional side channels.
Are cellular shades and honeycomb shades the same thing?
Yes. Cellular, honeycomb and pleated cell shades are different names for the same style, with pockets of fabric that trap air at the window.
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