Cellular shades & Pleated blinds

‘Bee’ inspired by our honeycomb blinds for every room

Cellular shades—also commonly known as honeycomb blinds—have quickly become one of the most popular styles of blinds for every room in the home. Each of the layered ‘cells’ of cellular window shades is hexagonal in structure, similar to the shape of bees’ honeycombs.

This shape and structure makes honeycomb shades both smart and stylish. Because the layers stack atop each other when the shade is open, the look is neat and clean at all stages of open and closed. As for their intelligent design, that comes down to the combs! In nature, the open areas in honeycombs serve as home to young bees, pollen and honey. In the window treatments world, the cells of honeycomb blinds store air for effective insulation year-round.

The difference between cellular shades and pleated blinds

While pleated blinds and cellular shades have a similar accordion fold or layered ruffle look, cellular blinds have an insulating honeycomb structure made of two or more fabric layers that helps prevent heat exchange at your windows. Thanks to these insulating properties, cordless cellular shades may help keep your home more comfortable while reducing heating and cooling costs.

Pleated blinds are made from a single layer of fabric that pulls down easily. Once the blinds are pulled down to your preferred placement, they are kept in place by securing them with the included clips. Pleated blinds are an affordable window treatment solution that filters light, provides privacy and can be easily trimmed to your desired length. However, because they are typically made from a single layer of lightweight material, their insulating properties are limited.