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Cellular Shades

The honeycomb shade that keeps drafty prewar windows warmer in winter and cooler in summer, with soft, even light all year.

  • Insulating honeycomb design
  • Light filtering or blackout fabrics
  • Top-down/bottom-up, cordless or motorized
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White cellular shades in a New York bedroom

Why New Yorkers choose cellular shades

Insulation built in

The honeycomb cells trap air between your window and your room, helping with old, drafty windows and radiator-heated apartments.

Privacy from the top or bottom

With top-down/bottom-up, lower the shade from the top to get daylight while the street can’t see in.

Soft, even light

Light filtering cellular fabric glows instead of glaring. It also folds up small, so it stays out of your view when raised.

Your options

We bring cellular samples in every opacity and color to your free estimate.

1. How much light do you want?

Light filteringSoft, glowing daylight with privacy. No view through.
BlackoutA light-blocking lining inside the cells. Best for bedrooms. More on blackout
Day/nightLight filtering and blackout in one shade. Pick either one, any time.

2. Single cell or double cell?

Single cell

One layer of honeycomb cells. Lighter, slimmer when raised, and plenty for most rooms.

Double cell

Two layers of cells trap more air, so it insulates better and blocks more noise. Our pick for drafty, street-facing windows.

3. Top-down/bottom-up

Standard

Raises from the bottom like any shade. Privacy means blocking the light too.

Top-down/bottom-up

Also lowers from the top. Cover the lower half for privacy and let daylight in above. Perfect for ground floors and close neighbors.

4. How do you want to operate it?

CordlessPush up, pull down. Clean and child-safe.
ChainA continuous loop. Easy for large shades.
MotorizedPhone, remote or schedule. Great for tall windows.

Are cellular shades right for you?

An honest guide. If cellular isn’t the best fit, we’ll tell you at your estimate.

Great for

  • Drafty prewar windows that run cold in winter.
  • Ground-floor and street-facing rooms, with top-down/bottom-up.
  • Bedrooms and nurseries, with blackout cells.
  • Sunny rooms that overheat in summer.
  • Small windows, since they stack up very compactly.

Think twice if

  • You want to see the view with the shade down. Solar shades keep the view.
  • It’s for a bathroom or over a stove. Fabric can hold moisture and grease; faux wood blinds handle it better.
  • You want a flat, modern look. Roller shades are sleeker.

Cellular shade questions

Do cellular shades really help with heating and cooling?

Yes. The cells trap air, which slows heat moving through the window. They make the biggest difference on older, drafty windows. Double cell and blackout versions insulate the most.

Should I get single or double cell?

Single cell is fine for most rooms. Choose double cell for drafty or street-facing windows where you want extra insulation and a bit less noise. We’ll bring both to compare.

What is top-down/bottom-up?

A shade you can lower from the top as well as raise from the bottom. Cover the lower part of the window for privacy while daylight still comes in above. It’s one of the most popular options in NYC apartments.

How do I clean cellular shades?

Dust them with a soft brush or a vacuum on low with a brush attachment. A hair dryer on the cool setting blows dust out of the cells. Spot-clean marks gently with a damp cloth.

Feel the difference on your own windows.

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