Honeycomb (Cellular) Shades
Trapped air pockets that insulate as well as they filter light.
Honeycomb shades trap air inside a cellular fabric structure, which does double duty: it's the best-insulating shade we sell, and the pleated cell structure gives a soft, textural look that reads more contemporary than a flat panel. In rooms with big single-pane windows or cold winters, this is often the highest-ROI shade in the catalogue.
Why choose honeycomb shades
Real thermal performance
The cellular structure adds a genuine air-gap insulating layer, reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
Single or double cell
Single-cell for a slimmer profile and lower cost, double-cell for maximum insulation on larger or colder windows.
Top-down bottom-up
Drop the shade from the top for privacy while keeping the bottom open for light — a favourite for street-facing rooms.
Blackout and light-filtering fabrics
From sheer light-filtering weaves for living rooms to full blackout cells for bedrooms and nurseries.
The insulation case
Windows are almost always the weakest point in a home's thermal envelope. A honeycomb shade's cellular pockets trap a layer of still air directly against the glass, which measurably reduces the rate of heat transfer — you'll feel it most in older homes with single-pane or poorly sealed double-pane windows, and in rooms directly above an unheated garage or crawlspace.
It's not a replacement for proper window upgrades, but for the cost, it's one of the more meaningful energy-efficiency improvements you can make to a room in an afternoon.
Top-down bottom-up, explained
A honeycomb shade can be built with two independent lift systems, letting you slide the shade down from the top (like a valance) while the bottom stays raised, or vice versa. For a street-facing living room, that means privacy from passersby at eye level while still letting daylight in from above — a genuinely useful configuration, not a gimmick.
Cell size and fabric weight
Smaller cells give a tighter, more tailored look and slightly less insulation; larger cells insulate better but read chunkier when stacked. We'll recommend cell size based on the window's exposure and the room's role — nurseries and bedrooms typically get double-cell blackout, living rooms get single-cell light-filtering.
What our clients say
“The whole process from measuring to install was fast and professional. Our living room blinds fit perfectly and the price was better than two other quotes we got.”
Priya S. — Surrey, BC
Common questions
They reduce heat transfer through the window, which is measurable, especially on older or single-pane glass. The size of the saving depends on the window's current performance and the room's exposure — we can talk through realistic expectations for your home.