Energy Efficient Honeycomb Shades for your North Bay Area Home

Experience the warmth, soft light, and delicate yet sculpted aesthetic of cellular shades. These sophisticated window treatments combine cutting-edge design with a balance of innovative features and modern style, making them a versatile choice for any decor. Perfect for various uses throughout your home, cellular shades enhance both beauty and functionality.

Honeycomb Shades in Sonoma & Marin Counties, From Industry Leaders

The Window Design Studio carries cellular shades from industry leaders in contemporary design and high-end fabric choices including Graber®, Norman®, Lafayette Interior Fashions® and Hunter Douglas.

Graber®

Modern style with coordinated headrails, cellular shades from Graber® are known for their durability, unique cell designs, and enhanced fabrics which all go into creating a stylish, highly efficient cellular shade.

Graber® CrystalPleat Cellular Shades
Graber® Slide-Vue™ Vertical Cellular Shades & Room Dividers

Norman®

Hundreds of fabric options and 6 cell sizes create the wonderfully customizable styles and reliable performance of honeycomb shades from Norman® that also have several child-safe options for households with younger family members.

Portrait™ Honeycomb Shades

Lafayette Interior Fashions®

Smart and stylish with the latest in innovative and child-safe options and modern design choices including cell size, color, and texture to amplify the cell shade’s usefulness and soft yet sculpted flow.

Parasol® Cellular Shades
Parasol Octavia Cellular Shades

Hunter Douglas

Advanced designs and exclusive fabrics in Hunter Douglas cellular shades create sophisticated window treatments that are also functionally optimal for energy efficiency and light control.

Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Applause® Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb Shades and Cellular Construction

Cellular shades are known by various names, including cell shades, cellular blinds, honeycomb blinds, honeycomb shades, and even cellular honeycomb shades and blinds. Despite the different terms, they all refer to a singular feature: the unique cellular construction of their vanes. These shades have horizontal vanes wrapped in fabric, creating hollow pockets that run the entire length. These pockets trap air, providing excellent insulation.

The cellular shape of the hollow vanes resembles a bee’s honeycomb, which is why these shades are often called honeycomb shades or blinds. This distinctive construction not only enhances insulation but also combines the softness of Roman shades with the precision of blinds. Cellular shades are a popular choice for window treatments in Petaluma, Sonoma, and Marin counties due to their advanced design and versatile functionality.

Energy-Efficient Cellular Shades in Petaluma, Sonoma, & Marin Counties

Cellular shades are the leading choice for energy-efficient window treatments. Their unique cellular construction traps a layer of air over windows, providing excellent insulation when closed. With up to 30% of energy transfer occurring through windows, selecting insulating window treatments like cellular shades allows homeowners to control energy loss and enhance the overall energy efficiency of their homes.

In addition to insulation, cellular shades can either deflect or permit natural sunlight, offering free natural illumination and solar heat. This dual functionality further helps in improving the energy efficiency of homes. Enhance your home’s energy efficiency with honeycomb shades from The Window Design Studio, serving Petaluma, Sonoma, and Marin counties.

Custom Options For Honeycomb

SHADES

While all cellular shades feature the signature cellular construction, they can be customized with unique design elements and aesthetic options. This flexibility allows homeowners to personalize their cellular shades, making them as unique as their own household. Perfect for enhancing any space, these tailored window treatments meet the specific needs of homes throughout Petaluma, the wine country in Sonoma, and the coastal areas of Marin counties.

FABRICS

Like all soft window treatments, the fabric of cellular shades is central to their design aesthetic. Options for honeycomb blinds vary by brand, but the overall selection includes a wide range of colors, patterns, textures, and opacities. Whether you're in Petaluma, the vibrant areas of Sonoma, or the scenic regions of Marin counties, you'll find the perfect fabric to complement your home's decor.

OPACITY

Like most fabric treatments, cellular shades come in a variety of opacities, ranging from sheer to blackout. Sheer fabrics allow abundant natural light, while semi-sheer fabrics provide soft diffusion with visibility. Light-filtering fabrics offer a mix of privacy and openness, opaque fabrics darken rooms with tighter weaves, and blackout fabrics block light with tight-knit density or backed materials. Whether you are in Petaluma, enjoying the ambiance of Sonoma, or the serene areas of Marin counties, you can find the perfect opacity to suit your needs. Choose the ideal fabric opacity for your cellular shades to enhance your home's lighting and privacy.

CELL SIZE & DESIGN

Similar to the slats on traditional horizontal blinds, the vanes of cellular blinds come in various sizes. You can choose smaller vanes starting at ⅜ inch, up to larger sizes of 1¼ inches. Additionally, the latest cell shade models offer different cellular construction designs, including single cell, double cell, and stacked styles. This variety allows customers to select the perfect combination for their home’s aesthetic and functional needs in Petaluma, Sonoma, and Marin counties.

ORIENTATION

Cellular shades come in horizontal applications for traditional uses over most windows. There are also vertical applications for cellular shades from select distributors that can be used over doors or especially broad windows. The orientations of individual cell shades will depend both on the size of the opening and the way the window or door opens (either side-to-side or up-and-down).

SPECIALTY SHAPES

Tailor cellular shades to fit any specialty window shape or size, including arches, angles, circles, cut-outs, hexagons, quarter-rounds, octagons, ovals, sidelights, skylights, trapezoids, triangles, and bay or corner windows. Honeycomb shades can also cover French doors and sliding glass doors, thanks to both horizontal and vertical applications. Ideal for homes in Petaluma, Sonoma, and Marin counties, these versatile shades provide a perfect fit for any window design.

Operating Cellular Shades

The way cellular shades operate can be as important a design feature to consider when buying new cellular shades as the cellular construction or aesthetic customizations available. That’s because the operating system affects how the honeycomb shade is used daily, and whether that use is easy and convenient or tedious and troublesome. Each brand of cellular shades has its own version of operating system styles including traditional manual systems, cord-free systems that are child-safe and pet-friendly, and the latest in motorized operating systems with options for automated scheduling and smart-home integration.

Graber® Operating Systems for Cellular Shades

Hunter Douglas Operating Systems for Cellular Shades

Lafayette Interior Fashions® Operating Systems for Cellular Shades

Top Down/Bottom Up
Duo Lucent™
Accu-Rise®
Lift & Lock™
Motorized Lift
Sky Light & Side Light options
Glissade Vertical Solutions

Norman® Operating Systems for Cellular Shades

Why Buy From the Window Design Studio?

Have questions about cellular shades or are you ready to update your home’s window treatments with stylish, energy-efficient cellular shades? Then contact the design team at The Window Design Studio to discuss honeycomb shades from Graber®, Norman®, Lafayette Interior Fashions®, and Hunter Douglas. Elements Interiors and Window Fashions serve the greater Sonoma and Marin county areas including Fairfax, Corte Madera, Belvedere, Tiburon, Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, Larkspur, Marin, and Sanoma Counties in central California. Request your free, in-home consultation today.

Honeycomb Shades Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Honeycomb Shades?

Honeycomb shades, also known as cellular shades, are window coverings made of fabric layers that form a series of hexagonal cells resembling a honeycomb. These cells trap air, creating an insulating barrier that helps regulate indoor temperatures.

They come in various styles, including single, double, and triple-cell designs, offering different levels of insulation and energy efficiency. Honeycomb shades are popular for reducing energy costs, enhancing privacy, and controlling light.

Are Honeycomb Shades Energy-Efficient?

Yes, honeycomb shades are one of the most energy-efficient window treatments available. Their unique cell structure traps air, reducing heat transfer through windows. This insulating effect keeps homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer, lowering energy bills.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, properly installed window treatments like honeycomb shades can reduce energy loss by up to 40%. Double- and triple-cell shades provide the best insulation.

What Types of Honeycomb Shades Are Available?

Honeycomb shades come in several styles, including:

Single-Cell Shades: Best for moderate insulation and a more streamlined appearance.
Double-Cell Shades: Offer enhanced energy efficiency and insulation.
Triple-Cell Shades: Provide maximum insulation, ideal for extreme climates.

Additionally, honeycomb shades are available in various light-filtering options, from sheer and light-filtering fabrics to complete blackout shades for bedrooms and media rooms.

Can Honeycomb Shades Be Motorized?

Yes, honeycomb shades can be motorized for added convenience and smart-home integration. Motorized shades can be operated via remote controls, smartphone apps, or voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Battery-operated models are great for retrofits, while hardwired systems offer a permanent solution for new construction or home upgrades. Consider motorization if you have large or hard-to-reach windows.

How Much Do Honeycomb Shades Cost?

The cost of honeycomb shades varies depending on factors such as fabric type, insulation level (single, double, or triple-cell), and customization options like motorization or custom sizing.

While honeycomb shades may be more expensive than standard blinds, their energy efficiency can reduce heating and cooling costs over time, making them a worthwhile investment. Visit Energy Star’s Guide to Energy Savings for more energy-efficient home upgrade tips.

Are Honeycomb Shades Good for Large Windows?

Yes, honeycomb shades are an excellent choice for large windows. Their lightweight design makes them easy to operate, even on oversized windows. They can be customized for wide expanses and are available with features like continuous cord loops or motorization for effortless operation.

For extra-wide windows, consider vertical honeycomb shades, which function similarly to sliding panels and offer the same energy-efficient benefits.

Do Honeycomb Shades Block Noise?

Honeycomb shades can help reduce outside noise due to their insulating cell structure. The more fabric layers and air-trapping cells they have, the better they absorb sound.

Double- and triple-cell honeycomb shades offer the best noise reduction, making them a popular choice for bedrooms, nurseries, and home offices where quiet environments are essential.

Are Honeycomb Shades Blackout or Light-Filtering?

Honeycomb shades are available in several opacity levels, making them suitable for different light control needs:

Sheer Shades: Allow natural light while reducing glare.
Light-Filtering Shades: Provide privacy while diffusing light softly.
Blackout Shades: Completely block light, ideal for bedrooms, home theaters, and nurseries.

Selecting a dual-shade system allows you to combine both light-filtering and blackout options in one window treatment, providing maximum flexibility.

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00:53 05 Oct 22

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01:38 27 Aug 22

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03:48 26 Aug 22

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