When purchasing blinds there are literally thousands of variations to choose from. Some times it is good to know which blinds are most popular as this can help refine your search, one of the most popular blind type, the one I am going to talk about in this article is the cellular blind.
Incase you haven’t heard of cellular blinds before they are basically the same as pleated blinds, their design is perfect for that simple, crisp, yet versatile product. Cellular blinds or shades as they are sometimes named are also great for filtering out light and controlling the suns energy.
Another name that is given to cellular blinds is honeycomb blinds as they form a honeycomb pattern which aids in heat and light control. Not only do they create a stylist window covering but they also help save money on your energy bills. Although all blinds save money by restricting heat loss and minimising solar glare cellular blinds are able to do this better than the rest, the great thing about this is that you can lower your dependance on your air conditioning unit which should have a positive effect on the enviroment.
A feature that is often emphasised is that cellular shades don’t block out light, instead they filter it, which gives you a nice amount of light while protecting the items in your room from direct sunlight.
Selecting a Fabric
Many people are overwhelmed by the sheer ammount of options when choosing a cellular shade, not only do you have to choose fabric colour and size, but also the level of light you want to filter and how many ‘cells’ you want. The number of cells you choose has a direct impact on the level of light filtering which ranges all the way up to blackout, and also the level of insulation the blind offers, the more cells the better the insulation, triple cell usally offers the maximum.
The prices can range massively depending on your requirements, if you are just looking for a simple blind which looks nice then you can purchase that for a reasonable price, but if you are looking for something fancier such as motorised blinds or a triple cell fabric for maximum insulation then you can expect to spend quite a lot of money.
Choosing a Cellular Shade to suit your room
If finding a blind to suit your decor is one of your fears then fear no more, the range of cellular blinds is one of the most extensive of all the blind types. Not only is the colour choice huge, the range of fabrics with different properties is also quite extensive, such as specially treated fabrics.
Here is a quick tip, If you are shopping online sometimes your monitor can mis-represent the colours so always request a fabric sample first before you place an order, they are usually free.
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