Window Treatments 101 - Honeycomb Shades

There is now a plethora of choices for window coverings from simple to extravagant, and from budget to budget-busting! To decide which treatment is right for your room, your budget and your style, start by reviewing your options. This is the first in a series of posts where we will discuss many of the options, give you the pros and cons and sample pricing for a 36" wide by 48" long shade. Your shades should be custom fit to your windows for the best results.

Honeycomb shades

Arch Top Single Shades

Fancy shaped windows present "issues" for window coverings. These honeycomb shades keep out the glare but don't interfere with the architectural shape and beauty of the window. Customization is required to get a perfect fit.

Top Down/Bottom Shades on French Door

Want to peak out at the view without seeing who is walking down the sidewalk? The top down/bottom up feature is a solution. Lower the shade to expose just enough of the view while maintaining your privacy.

Top Down/Bottom Up Inside Mount Shades

Note that these shades are perfectly fitted inside the window frame so that the beauty of the wood trim in this room remains in full view. This is a great example of the top down on one side of the room, and the bottom up on the other side of the room.

Features/Benefits:

• Slim profile that can be inside-mounted to most window
• Fabrics include semi sheer, translucent, and blackout choices
• single and double cell construction
• cell sizes: 3/8˝, 1/2˝, 9/16˝ and 3/4˝
• solid colors and prints
• multiple operating systems including top down/bottom up and cordless
• vertically mounted
• motorization
• Can do unusual shapes
• White on outside (street-facing)
• Good UV protection (99%)

Drawbacks:

• Limited Daylight when closed
• Obscures view when closed
• Can be expensive
• Limited range of color/texture choices

Single Cell Shade

Twin Cell Shade