What is a Cellular Window Shade?
Cellular shades, also referred to as honeycomb shades, are an attractive option in home window coverings. Cellular shades are made of sheets of fabric pleated to create a hexagonal (or honeycomb) shape. History In 1985 Hunter Douglas invented cellular shades, originally called “duette honeycomb shades”. In response to the energy crisis in the late 1970s, they invented a shade that would help reduce consumers’ energy costs. Pros Cellular shades provide up to 99 percent UV-protection and provide energy efficiency by insulating from heat and cold. They have a clean appearance from the outside and come in a range of colors and constructions. Cons Cellular shades may be difficult to clean and creases can stay on the shades permanently. There is no adjust-ability in that shade has to be lifted up all the way to see a full outside view. Also, there is little middle ground in light filtering choices–it is either light filtering or total blackout . Cost Prices for cellular shades vary widely d
