Cellular shades are also called honeycomb shades. The shade material is folded and creased to create honeycomb-shaped "cells". These airy layers reduce heat gain in the summer and help retain heat in the winter.

• Honeycomb cells create an intermediate layer of insulation in your window to help save you money year-round.
• When opened, honeycomb blinds fold up like an accordion into a compact stack, providing you with a clear view outside.
• Cellular blinds can have a single column of cells (single cell cellular shades) or two staggered columns (called double cell shades).

Cellular window shades are available in different styles with a wide range of fabric and color options to choose from:

• Cellular/Honeycomb shades filter light to different degrees. Choose light-filtering cellular shades to fill your room with soft, warm light.  Or use the blackout option to block almost all light from entering the room.
• Lift control styles include continuous cord loop shades, child safe cordless cellular shades, and even motorized cellular shades for easy operation and slick automated control.
• Need more versatility? Try top-down/bottom-up cellular shades to give you flexible privacy and light control throughout the day.
• The Window Covering Safety Council has certified Blindster cordless cellular shades as Best for Kids™.

Cellular shade blinds are a great modern decor choice and one of the most versatile window treatments, so they are suited for almost any window, style, and purpose. Here are a few reasons why cellular blinds might be right for you:  

• Honeycomb shades have excellent insulating properties, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs year-round.
• Coordinate or contrast with your existing decor with white cellular shades as well as off-whites, neutrals and bold colors.
• Lift styles for every need: cordless, continuous cord loop, motorized and top-down/bottom-up lift systems. Choose the best way to raise and lower your honeycomb shades.
• Fabric available in either light filtering options or blackout to eliminate light passing through the shade for just the right opacity and light control.

Control options for cellular shades give users flexibility and convenience in light adjustment and privacy:

• Cordless cellular shades: Cordless cellular shades are a popular choice for safety and a clean look. With a hidden control system and cordless lift, they operate smoothly by lifting or lowering the bottom rail, creating an ideal, streamlined, and clutter-free appearance.
• Continuous cord loop cellular shades: A circular nylon or beaded cord can be pulled in either direction to raise or lower the shade. A tension device connects the cord loop to the side of the window opening or to the wall to help prevent the cord from becoming a hazard. This option is useful for more easily raising large shades, or for windows where operating a cordless shade isn't feasible.
• Motorized cellular shades: Motorized shades add convenience by allowing you to adjust them with a remote or a smart home system. This option is excellent for hard-to-reach windows and for those who prefer automated control.
• Top-Down/Bottom-Up cellular shades: This versatile option allows shades to be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom, offering flexibility in managing privacy and light. They include both cordless top down bottom up designs and motorized versions. These shades are one of the popular feature upgrades for those looking to enhance functionality and style.

Each option is designed to enhance the user experience based on individual needs, from safety and accessibility to ease of use.

Here are a few basic things to help you narrow down which cellular shades are the best choice for you:  

• Start by deciding if you want light filtering cellular shades or blackout cellular shades. Both provide privacy but do you want to block all the light or just some? Blackout is often best for bedrooms and nurseries, but both fabric options can work anywhere.
• Next consider if you want single cell shades (bigger pleats look less busy, especially in larger windows) or double cell shades (smaller stacked cells provide even better insulation).
• Then just pick the color and lift system that works best for you!

Need help deciding which color and style of cellular shade are right for your next window treatment? Order up to ten free samples from Blindster to see how different honeycomb blinds look in the room where you’ll use them. Once you choose your cellular blinds, check out our financing options to make your window treatment project as cost-efficient as possible! Are honeycomb shades not right for you? Check out all our light filtering window shades options.