What are Honeycomb Shades?

Honeycomb shades are shades that operate like blinds, raising the honeycomb shades by use of string or automatic button via a motor. However, honeycomb window blinds are usually made from fabric. This allows them to be soft, and it makes it so that they can take on their unusual shape. The “slats” are connected together. Each individual slat is shaped like a hexagon, so that is looks like a honeycomb. This can create a very nice window covering that is a little more insulative that regular blinds, and they have other qualities as well. Ambient lighting and honeycomb window blinds There are other benefits associated with honeycomb shades. This type of shade can be very nice because it allows for a fairly high degree of light control. It lets you decide how much natural light you would like to let into the room. However, honeycomb blinds do allow light to filter in because of their nature of being fabric. This can be a very comforting and attractive way to add ambient lighting to a ...  more

Honeycomb shades are window shades which have a unique honeycomb-like appearance in cross section. The shades are made by connecting a series of hexagonally shaped cells which collapse into pleats when the shades are opened. This distinctive design is extremely energy efficient, since it traps an insulating layer of air in the space created within each cell. Many people use honeycomb shades in cold climates since they help to keep the heat in, and they have other advantages for applications like sound proofing and light muting. Many major manufacturers of window shades make honeycomb shades, in an assortment of colors and styles. The shades are often available at home supply stores, and they can also be custom ordered to fit special windows or if a specific color is needed. Like other window shades, honeycomb shades are relatively easy to install, and they can be decorated with window treatments to soften their harsh edges, or left plain for a more crisp, clean look. In addition to ...  more