| What are Cellular Shades |
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Window blinds are used in homes all over the world, as an alternative to curtains and other window coverings. There are a number of different styles of blinds being manufactured, as well as a large variety of materials and configurations. The most obvious way to differentiate among window blinds is between horizontal and vertical products, the former of which use woven ladder systems to suspend individual slats and manipulate them on an axis.
In comparison, vertical blinds act much like curtains in a side to side manner, although their slats can also be rotated from side to side. One type of window blind product that has become more popular over the last few years are cellular blinds, also known as cellular shades or honeycomb blinds. Cellular blinds get their name from the shape that is made when individual cells are glued together. From the side perspective, it looks a lot like a honeycomb, with a distinct and beautiful appearance. As well as their distinctive look, cellular shades also have a number of advantages in terms of energy efficiency. Because they have pockets or air that are created by the individual cells, honeycomb blinds offer a number of energy efficiency advantages over other styles of blinds. Cellular blinds come in a wide variety of different light filtering fabrics, along with some room darkening fabrics and textural variations. Much like some other styles of window blinds, there are a number of unique configurations that these blinds come in. Some of the most common configurations include standard corded, continuous cord loop, top down/bottom up, and top down only. Cellular blinds have become famous around the world because they work so well in modern interior designed environments, where they are known as a softer alternative to Wood blinds, Venetian blinds, and other harder styles. The soft fabric appearance and honeycomb look, together with the advantages of energy efficiency, are likely to make cellular shades even more popular in the years to come. |