Since 1985 they have become one of the most versatile and decorative products in the window covering industry. Cellular shades were initially designed to transmit a warm, soft light into rooms by using translucent and semi-opaque fabrics. With the immediate consumer demand for this product, manufacturers began to introduce more control options, multiple cell products, and blackout fabrics. Motorized head rail systems were also introduced to provide adjustment of shades in hard to reach locations. Top down / bottom up (TD/BU) features were created to provide privacy on the lower section of the window yet generous amounts of light into the top space. This feature was ideal for kitchen nooks, dining rooms, bedrooms, or interior offices. Specialty shapes facilitated the treatment of skylights, angled or sloped glazing, solariums, and even operable shades for arched windows. Patio doors were no longer a problem with the exclusive Vertiglide feature, which turned the pleats 90 degrees running along a horizontal rail system. Child safety was improved with the innovative retractable systems that are now available. Energy efficiency was addressed by introducing triple pleat formats with an R5 value. These were and are still one of the best products for energy efficiency available today.
Decorating with these new products is now a breeze with the unlimited range of patterns and colors that are currently available. A diverse palette consisting of pastels, primary tones, mingled, gilded, and marbled earth tones enhance any room from the inside. Most of these same fabrics are neutral backed, which give a uniform and unassuming appearance from the outside.
When making your next window covering purchase, consider the value and comfort of cellular shades.
- Pleat sizes range from 3/8 to 1 1/4
- Fabric content is generally polyester for easy cleaning
- Patterns are solid, tone on tone, mingled, marbled, gilded, woven, and even sheer
- Textures range from soft and smooth to fairly crisp
- Colors range from soft pastels to rich primary tones, marbled earth tones to vibrant gilded prints
- No visible holes from either side of shade fabric
- Manual cord operated up to 96 wide x 174 long
- Clutch operated up to 174 wide x 192 long
- TD/BU cord operated up to 72 wide x 96 long
- TD/BU clutch operated up to 174 x 192
- Can be split into multiple blinds on one head-rail for individual operation over patio doors
- Products available with safety tassels, cord retainers, retractable cords, and even cordless style head rails
- Energy efficiency excellent, up to R5
- Warranty Limited Lifetime available
- Minimal stacking space required compared to most other types of window coverings
- Excellent blackout properties for room darkening
