The answer lies in their inner construction.

Honeycomb shades are made of cells (that’s why they are also called cellular shades) with air pockets that bear a strong resemblance to honeycombs. The pockets create insulation and are the secret to the shade’s energy efficiency and ability to hold room temperature steady.

Honeycomb blinds are probably the most energy efficient blinds to be had. They insulate in a way similar to the way a jacket insulates your body in the cold outdoors. I think of them as “putting a jacket on my cold windows.”

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These Side Track Cellular shades may be just what you need to seal off energy leaks along the sides of your windows if you live in a really cold climate. They achieve an amazing 65% reduction in energy loss! Think of how much that can lower your energy bill!

Side Track Cellular/Honeycomb shades from selectblinds.com

I’m also impressed by these vertical honeycombs. In the past, verticals didn’t provide all that much insulation. But with these, you get a huge boost in energy conservation, plus great looks … and with minimal stacking space.

Vertiglide Honeycomb Cellular Shade

The Hunter Douglas Vertiglide™ vertical pleat system featured on our Duette® and Applause® honeycomb shades, is the ideal choice for side-to-side openings, sliding glass doors or as a room divider. * No cords, chains, or wands to get in the way of children, making Vertiglide the perfect choice for enhanced safety at the window. * Multiple stacking options allow you to choose the look and function that is best for you.

If energy efficiency and conservation are important to you, honeycomb blinds have excellent energy efficient qualities. Honeycomb shades trap air in the cells, keeping your room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, saving you money on heating and cooling costs year-round.

Watch this video to see the different features available today, such as cordless operation (very important if you have children in your home) and top-down, bottom-up designs (for better privacy and more control of light).

For hard to reach areas, many cellular shades now come with motorization features, making is super easy to open or close your shade with the touch of a button.

Honeycomb Blinds

Honeycomb Blinds are window coverings that are highly energy efficient, have excellent features, and save you money on heating and cooling costs due to their honeycomb style design.

If you live in a climate that needs to be controlled around the windows (and who doesn’t), the perfect solution for your windows may be honeycomb blinds.

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Installing cellular shades.

If energy efficiency and conservation are important to you, you may be interested in the energy efficient qualities of cellular blinds. Cellular shades (also called honeycomb shades) trap air in the cells, keeping your room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. You’ll save money on heating and cooling costs.

Today, you cellular shades are available with more features than ever, such as cordless operation – very important if you have children in your home. They also come in top-down, bottom-up designs – for better control of light and more privacy.

For higher windows, hard to reach areas or for those who cannot operate shades due to physical problems, many cellular shades now come with motorization features. Nothing can be easier than simply pressing a button to open or close your shade.

Cellular Shades

Window coverings that are highly energy efficient, have excellent features, and save you money on heating and cooling costs due to their honeycomb style design. Visit www.bdblinds.com to learn more about these and other fine products including window coverings, door hardware, and bathroom fixtures.

Did you know that you can get cellular shades in vertical styles? The new vertical honeycomb shade is not only beautiful, but energy efficient. And here’s the biggest plus – when it stacks, it takes hardly any room at all!

Vertiglide Honeycomb Cellular Shade

The Hunter Douglas Vertiglide™ vertical pleat system featured on our Duette® and Applause® honeycomb shades, is the ideal choice for side-to-side openings, sliding glass doors or as a room divider. * No cords, chains, or wands to get in the way of children, making Vertiglide the perfect choice for enhanced safety at the window. * Multiple stacking options allow you to choose the look and function that is best for you.

Do you live in a really cold climate? If so, these Side Track Cellular shades may be just what you need to seal off energy leaks along the sides of your windows. With a 65% reduction in energy loss, they are definitely worth considering.

Side Track Cellular shades from selectblinds.com

We hope this has helped you see the advantages, not only in energy efficiency but also in beauty, of cellular shades.

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Choosing blinds can be a very confusing process. There are so many types and styles. It is often difficult to find the best window treatments to fit your decor when you are decorating or redecorating.

Are there advantages of some materials over others? Should you consider bamboo blinds? Does using bamboo make a difference to the environment?

Bamboo blinds are a renewable resource and are actually a wise environmental choice. They are also very beautiful, functional and versatile.

The different styles and types of bamboo blinds range from casual to classically elegant. Lightweight, yet strong and long lasting, they can be used to grace the windows of upscale homes, even though they are very reasonably priced.

But take a look at this video and see for yourself all the wonderful ways bamboo can make a blind…

Bamboo Window Shades

www.thebamboowindowshadessite.com. Helping you find the best bamboo window shades for your home.

Here’s another video with more bamboo blinds. But why stop with blinds, when you can have accessories and even furniture to match?

Bamboo Products Manufacturer,Window Blinds

Kuruvilla & Sons – Leading Bamboo Products Manufacturer like bamboo window blinds, bamboo skewers, bamboo mats and many more. Find information about Window Blinds and Bamboo Products Manufacturer from www.betterwithbamboo.com

Its important to remember that you can get bamboo blinds in many styles and colors to fit in with just about every decor. They can create a great light filtering effect, or be lined to block out light. They can be finished light or dark, and are lightweight, yet sturdy. There are so many reasons to get them, that only your imagination is the limit to what you can do with bamboo blinds.

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But then again, some people like hand sewing, or don’t want to pull the weight of the shade up into the sewing machine – the bigger the shade, the heavier the fabric and living get. Watch the video and decide for yourself if you want to try this method. It does make the work move faster.

Making Roman Shades – How To Sew On A Shade Ring

www.makingromanshades.com ~ Learn how to sew on a roman shade ring. Watch Jenny T. as she shows you an expert sewing technique that will speed up making roman shades.

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To get all that started, the shade must first be turned. There’s a technique to turning it, watch carefully how Terrell does it. Do turn it gently or you might displace the lining and secret structure.

Once again, the shade is laid out on the table, but this time with the right side out. It is carefully measured – but Terrell has figured out a quick and foolproof way to do this that always comes out right. I am loving the way she’s doing it. My first Roman shade was a disaster because of this very problem. I followed the directions in the book, but things did not come out even. I hate it when that happens.

Turns out that’s a common problem. But Terrell has figured out a way around it – that completely avoids the problem of the rings and lift cords not matching up. How I wish I knew this earlier!

Terrell then strings the cord through. It’s super-easy the way she does it! (Again, how I wish I saw this a few years ago when I was making my ill-fated first roman shade. I must have re-read the instructions a hundred times and they totally confused me! And then my cords tangled – what a mess it was!) You won’t have any of those problems if you do it this way.

(By the way, for a quick way to sew the plastic rings onto your shade, watch this video – but only after watching Terrell’s below):

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 4

Terrell Sundermann discusses Classic Roman Shades on the PBS TV show “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden.” See Classic Roman Shades Parts 1, 2 & 3 and www.terrelldesigns.com for more about designing and making Roman shades.

Wow, these tips help making Roman shades so much simpler and SO much more professional looking! I can’t wait to get started making a new Roman shade!

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Next is where Terrell inserts her “secret ingredient” to making your roman shades fold sharply and crisply every time without ever sagging. Watch as she sets up the table, lays the shade out, and uses her foolproof method of attaching the “secret structure:”

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 3

Terrell Sundermann discusses Classic Roman Shades on the PBS TV show “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden.” See Classic Roman Shades Parts 1, 2 & 4 and www.terrelldesigns.com for more about designing and making Roman shades.

You’ve got to admit, if you make your shades this way (with the “secret structure”), they WILL stack beautifully and perfectly every time.

Terrell did her Roman shades this way fifteen years ago, and they still look beautiful!

Coming up next is Lesson 4 – the last steps to gorgeous Roman shades! Click here to go to “How To Make Roman Shades” - Part 4

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If you’re planning on going through all the videos in the series before starting, that’s smart. That way, you’ll have a better idea of what fabric and materials to buy, how much to buy, any other supplies that you’ll need and approximately how much time you’ll need to delegate to the task.

Did I say task? I don’t mean task as in some unpleasant work or drudgery! Sewing Roman shades is fun! It is a total thrill to see your concept take shape and form – from an idea in your head to hanging in the window! This is what it means to be creative! By task, I simply mean you can have a better idea of how to schedule your time.

So watching the videos first is a great idea. And don’t forget, you can turn your computer on and watch the part of the videos you need to know, then pause and go do that section of your Roman shade, then watch the next section, etc. If you get confused, you can go back and watch the same section over and over, so you can feel guided all the way.

OK, here’s “How To Make Roman Shades – Part 2:”

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 2

Terrell Sundermann discusses Classic Roman Shades on the PBS TV show “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden.” See Classic Roman Shades Parts 1, 3 & 4 and www.terrelldesigns.com for more about designing and making Roman shades.

In Part 2, the front fabric and lining is cut – be sure to add enough fabric for your bottom hem, the top fold-over, and the side seams. Remember to use drapery lining with ultraviolet blocks, so your shade fabric is protected, rather than plain muslin. Follow Terrell’s instructions for cutting the lining, pinning it and sewing it.

Ready for Lesson 3? Click here for “How To Make Roman Shades” – Part 3

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Many people are afraid to try making their own Roman shade. They think its difficult and complicated – but it’s not! Making Roman shades is actually quite simple if you have the least bit of sewing experience… and good instructions.

If you’ve never sewn anything before – it’s probably advisable for you to bone up on the basics before trying a shade. Find a YouTube video, TV show or library book that covers things like how to use a sewing machine, how to cut fabric, explains what a seam is, how to sew two pieces of fabric together, etc., Then sew an apron or a small curtain. It won’t take long and will give you the practice and confidence you need to sew your own roman shades.

I’ve scoured the internet for videos on making a roman shade and came up with some good ones. Let’s start with Terrell Sundermann’s series. Terrell has come up with lots of innovations and ways of putting together Roman shades that makes it easier and more fool-proof.

Let’s start from the beginning – here’s part 1:

Make a Classic Roman Shade Part 1

Terrell Sundermann discusses Classic Roman Shades on the PBS TV show “Creative Living with Sheryl Borden.” See Classic Roman Shades Parts 2, 3 & 4 and www.terrelldesigns.com for more about designing and making Roman shades.

We’re off to a good start. Time to move on to Part 2 of “How To Make Roman Shades.”

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Get the next best thing – faux wood blinds.

Wood blinds and shutters are among the most popular window coverings sold in America today. However, these two products are also some of the most expensive. Faux wood blinds are about 30% cheaper than the wood blinds, and yet look very much the same, control light equally well, and come in the same styles. They still offer natural wood’s rich, subtle colors and unique textures. Plus, they don’t warp or bow.

This is important if you need to put blinds in a damp environment where real wood could easily get damaged. Faux wood is considerably more resistant to moisture and wetness than wood. Because they are less porous, warping and cracking almost never happens with faux wood blinds. Water just beads up on the surface, instead of soaking in. They don’t mildew from moisture, either, or warp or bow. This makes them a much wiser choice for a shower, small bathroom, laundry room, or in areas above a sink.

Aside from moisture, they fare very well in other durability tests. Because they are more pliable and don’t scratch as easily, they stand up better to wear and tear from children and pets as well.

What Are Faux Wood Blinds Made Of?

They are made from a combination of polymers, adhesives and veneers to re-create the look of real wood, without actually being wood. They can have a grain pattern imprinted or painted on them, or have a wood-looking veneer on the surface. This makes them heavier than real wood and not quite as strong per pound as real wood.

Today’s finishes are so advanced that you really cannot tell the difference between faux wood and real wood blinds. Many times, faux wood can be matched to nearly any real wood so it can fit in perfectly to your decor. But if you want to buy them off the shelf, you may be stuck with the colors and finishes in stock.

The Biggest Disadvantage

If there is one big disadvantage to faux wood blinds, it would have to be their weight. On smaller windows, this is normally not an issue. However, on larger windows, pulling up all the slats of a horizontal blind can take two hands and a great deal of muscle power and may not be suited for the elderly or those with medical conditions. It is less of an issue with vertical blinds as they move from side to side rather than up and down.

This suggests that it might be better to chose faux wood blinds for smaller windows and/or damp areas, and choose real wood horizontals for larger windows. Definitely go with faux wood in damp areas, because wood blinds would simply be ruined very quickly, losing your investment in them. With vertical blinds, weight is not a problem, so either wood or faux would work.

But there is no need to worry about any lack in quality or appearance in today’s faux wood blinds. They look just like the real thing!

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Another great reason to consider motorized window blinds is when a window is situated too high to operate manually or in an awkward location.

Plus, anyone with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, back problems, shoulder problems, MS, or any other debilitating health problem can appreciate the assistance they provide.

Here are a couple of videos discussing the types of motorized blinds and treatments on the market:

Motorized Window Treatments/ Blinds

This is a video of motorized blinds. We specialize in motorized window treatments.

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Motorized Automatic Window Treatments for shades, shutters, blinds, awnings

A collage of the many options available for motorized shades, shutters, blinds, draperies, security storm shutters…by www.bestmotorizedshades.com serving dallas, san antonio, austin, houston, texas

Are motorized blinds for you? We hope these videos have helped you decide and see their benefits.

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