Cellular Shades
Window Fashions of Northern California is a family-owned business that has been helping Bay Area homeowners find the right window treatments since 1990. Bill and MiSun Kittle started this company with a simple idea: listen to customers and deliver quality work at a fair price. Cellular shades are one of the most popular products we carry, and for good reason.
How Do Cellular Shades Work?
Cellular shades, sometimes called honeycomb shades, get their name from the honeycomb-shaped pockets that make up the structure of the shade. These pockets trap air between the window and the room, creating a layer of insulation that helps regulate indoor temperature year-round.
In the summer, they help block heat from entering through the glass. In the winter, they help keep warm air inside. That insulating property can also help lower energy bills over time, making cellular shades a smart long-term investment for any home.
Cellular shades are available in single-cell, double-cell, and triple-cell configurations. Single-cell shades offer a clean, streamlined look with moderate insulation. Double-cell and triple-cell options increase the insulating capacity by adding layers of trapped air within the shade. Cell size also varies, typically ranging from 3/8 to 3/4 inch, giving homeowners flexibility in how the finished product appears on the window.
Cellular Shades and Privacy Options
One of the best advantages of cellular shades is the range of opacity options available. Sheer fabrics allow soft, diffused light to fill a room while still offering daytime privacy. Light-filtering options provide a bit of additional coverage while keeping the space bright and open. Room-darkening and blackout fabrics block nearly all incoming light, making them a strong choice for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms.
Many cellular shades are also available in a top-down/bottom-up configuration, allowing you to lower the shade from the top, raise it from the bottom, or position it somewhere in between. This gives you full control over how much light enters the room and where it comes in, while maintaining privacy at the lower portion of the window.
Operating Systems and Motorization for Cellular Shades
Cellular shades are available with several operating systems to match different preferences and lifestyles. Traditional corded systems remain an option, though cordless lift systems have become increasingly popular for their clean appearance and child-safe operation. Spring-assisted cordless systems make raising and lowering larger shades easier, especially on tall or wide windows.
For homeowners interested in smart home integration, motorized cellular shades are a worthwhile upgrade. Motorized options from Hunter Douglas, including the PowerView system, let you control your shades with a smartphone app, a remote, or voice commands via compatible smart home platforms.
You can set schedules so your shades adjust automatically throughout the day, helping you manage light, privacy, and energy efficiency without lifting a finger.
Why Cellular Shades Are Worth Considering
Cellular shades offer a combination of benefits that make them one of the most versatile window treatments on the market today. Here are a few reasons homeowners keep choosing them:
- The honeycomb cell structure provides natural insulation, helping reduce energy costs year-round.
- Cordless, motorized lift systems provide a cleaner look at the window while also being safer for households with young children and pets.
- Fabric options range from sheer to blackout, so you can match the level of light control to each room in your home.
- Cell sizes and pleat options allow for a high degree of visual customization, from sleek and modern to soft and traditional.
- Top-down/bottom-up operation gives you precise control over where light enters the room without sacrificing privacy.
With this many options available, cellular shades can work in virtually any room and with virtually any interior style.
Schedule a Consultation for Cellular Shades Today
Window Fashions of Northern California carries a full selection of Hunter Douglas cellular shades, including the popular Duette collection. You can visit our Fairfield showroom at 125 Grobric Ct, Ste. A, or our Fremont showroom at 43108 Christy St., to see cellular shade samples in person and speak with our staff about your project.
We proudly serve homeowners in Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Rio Vista, Napa, Fremont, Hayward, San Jose, Palo Alto, and Pleasanton. Call our Fairfield location at (707) 429-5156 or our Fremont location at (510) 838-2088 to schedule your consultation today. You can also connect with us through our online contact form to get started.