With a long-running reputation of energy efficiency, we couldn’t help but brag on our cellular shade collections. These window coverings are doing some of the hardest work at the windows, but they do it with style and class, adding sophisticated organization to the look of your home. With an incredible list of features to enhance your life, let’s explore how cellular shades might be your next favorite.
Cellular Details
Well-known for the “cell-within-a- cell” structure, honeycomb shades have earned their place as the protector of the home. They insulate the window–ensuring the outside air temperatures and light do not negatively influence the interior air. This cellular shade design protects the home from rising temperatures in the summer, or the chilly drafts of winter. In addition, the structure adds sound absorption at the window, along with reduced glare and harsh UV rays. Which collection would fit you best? Let’s break it down…
The Duette Collection
For decades, Duette Honeycomb Shades have led the industry in energy efficient design. From the basic cellular shade, all the way to the upgrade of Duette Architella, the barrier of insulation they provide has made them a household name, earning industry awards for energy efficiency. They are also one of the most sought-after types of window shades, as they have a long list of features to offer the homeowner.
Operation & Opacity
Capable of covering some of the largest windows and doors, this cellular shade collection is available with various operating systems, including motorized blinds. Sit back, relax and let the smart window shades do the work. They work in an instant, or on a schedule, keeping your home comfortable and private. Available in over 150 fabrics, in opacities ranging from translucent (ClearView) to blackout shades (LightLock)…and everywhere in between.
Top Down Cellular Shades
Continue to customize the atmosphere and control of your home with features such as Top Down Blinds, bringing in natural light across the ceiling, while the rest of the window is covered for control and privacy. This avoids the “cave-like” vibe that can be common with blackout blinds–which might be fine in the bedroom, but not so much in the living room.
Dual Control
And, then there’s dual shades for this cellular shade collection. Incredibly versatile, you can enjoy filtered light over the entire window, or room darkening. Make adjustments for a balance of both, depending on the light and privacy needs of the room.
Tricky Windows
Covering specialty windows is a “specialty” of this cellular shade collection. Capable of being tailored to fit arched and angled windows, or as the out of the way skylight blinds, tricky windows are no match. Even the unique design of European-style windows couldn’t escape full coverage, as the TrackGilde system–exclusive to Duette–matches the movement of the window with a narrow track.
Vertical Coverings
This collection doesn’t just stop at horizontal window shades. The cellular shade design is also available in vertical pleats as Duette Vertiglide. In this version, the shades adjust open sideways, making them a perfect match for sliding glass doors. Available to stack right, left or center, you can choose the best operating features for your home’s layout. These door shades are a beautiful way to style your home–coordinating windows and doors with complementary style.
The Applause Collection
Sharing many of the same options and features, the Applause collection of honeycomb shades offers the same incredible energy efficiency of Duettes at a lower price point. This is largely due to the streamlined collection of pleat sizes, fabric and color choices. The reduction in production costs is passed along to the consumer, for a more affordable option in cellular shades.
With the savings on the shades themselves, you have options for favorite features and upgrades that will benefit your home. From the convenience of motorization, to the customized fit of specialty shapes, you can have horizontal and vertical shades for the windows and doors of your home.
- Serious energy efficiency
- Top down bottom up features
- Vertiglide for sliding sideways operation
- Specialty shaped window shades
- Skylight shades with Skylift
- Dual cellular shades
- Cut-outs for for door handles
- Motorized and cordless lift options
- Room darkening and light filtering fabrics
The Sonnette Collection
You’ve heard the famous line, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Evidence of this is no more apparent than with the latest cellular design of Sonnette Cellular Roller Shades. Combining the cellular shade efficiency of honeycomb shades with the simplistic operation of roller shades, Hunter Douglas presents the very first rolling cellular shade.
Pockets of insulation create the necessary barrier for interior protection. But, instead of stacking in gathered pleats when the shades are opened, the fabrics roll up into the headrail and disappear. Not only that, but the Aura Illuminated Shades feature is available with this unique collection.
Aura makes it possible to close the window shades, and then illuminate the interior with LED lighting that comes from the window shades themselves. That means you can enjoy complete privacy while also contouring the lighting in your home to mimic the natural effect of the sun. Change the color temperature of the lighting to fit the time of day or your mood.
In summary, the Sonnette collection is available with highly sought-after upgrades, features and design options:
- Energy efficient design
- Aura LED lighting
- Kickback feature to reduce light gaps
- Forward rolling to avoid cranks and handles
- 2″ cellular pleats
- 50+ fabric choices
- Light-diffusing and room darkening opacities
- Smart shades, motorized wand and cordless operating options
- Bay and corner window coverage
Find the Ideal Cellular Shade Collection
At Skyline, our window covering designers meet with you, one-on-one, to decide which collection will tailor the look and feel of your home. When it comes to choosing cellular shades, we can narrow down the design and feature options. Stop by one of our local showrooms to see everything close-up, operate the shades and discover the features that will help you create the ideal atmosphere in your home. Get in touch with us for your free in-home consultation.