Cellular Window Shades: an Ingenious Design Packed with Amazing Benefits
If you spend as much time outdoors as I do, I’m sure you’ll start appreciating Mother Nature for the ingenious designer she truly is. So, no wonder people regularly turn to it for inspiration when it comes to figuring out a design that will benefit everyone. Like for instance, cellular window shades, or also called ‘honeycombs’ due to their internal structure resembling the perfectly shaped homes of bees.
So, as the outdoorsy gal I am, when I was arranging my new home, I tried to bring as many hints of nature as possible. And that meant a flood of luscious houseplants, raw wooden furniture, framed pictures of my favourite outdoor trips, and of course, a set of amazing honeycomb shades for my sun-windows. And I can say with certainty that getting cellular window shades is one of the best decisions I ever made.
After having them for a while, I found out that the same structure that makes bees’ homes so functional significantly improved the functionality of my home as well. For one, my cellular window shades are great in keeping my home at a comfortable temperature. This is because the internal honeycomb cells act as pockets trapping the air inside, which creates a layer of insulation that reduces the transfer of heat. The result is a home that can remain cool in hot summer days, and cosy warm in the winter. As long as I keep the shades down.
As you can easily conclude, these shades are just what you need to make your home more energy efficient. I managed to cut down on electricity costs as I do not have to turn up the heater so much now, nor use the air-conditioning unit so often. But that’s not all. Cellular window shades, despite being light and soft, provide excellent UV-protection which prevents the furniture and floors from ageing prematurely due to the damaging sun rays. Quite the money-savers I’d say!
Despite the benefits they provide for the home, these shades are very stylish as well. The fact that honeycombs are made of paper-like fabrics makes them ideal for homes with a more airy atmosphere, like for instance Hamptons style interiors. This is great news for everyone that’s not exactly a fan of the hard and bulky window treatments like shutters and Venetians.
Besides being beautiful and energy-efficient, it’s worth mentioning that these shades are super-adjustable as well. They are the most versatile window treatment there is, allowing you to choose between a corded or cordless control mechanism, as well as features such as top down – bottom up, which allows you to customize the level of privacy you want. For instance, you can simply lower the bottom part of the shade for privacy and leave the top part of the window open for light to get in. This way you get to enjoy your privacy while there’s still some light entering the room. Win-win!