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The cutting edge of energy savings blind design is the cordless honeycomb blind. These blinds combine the insulating technology of air pockets with the ease and safety of cordless design.
The cordless shades design is actually easier to use. All blinds may soon be required to be cordless, or at least have some kind of child resistant lowering device, because the loops on the corded versions have been deadly to infants. Furniture giant IKEA had to recall millions of blinds sold over a 10+ year period recently to address the problem. Modern technology makes cordless cellular blinds in several ways: the most common uses a device similar to roller blinds where pulling on the bottom of the blind activates a spring at the top that pulls the blinds up.
Cellular shades use an interlocking design of slats that creates insulating air pockets when lowered. The air works as another buffer layer between the outside and inside of your home. Because windows are the areas of the home where most heat transfers, any extra insulation can dramatically effect the interior. You will notice that you home is more comfortable and energy bills should be lower.
For real energy savings, consider multiple cell designs. Some honeycomb blinds have as many as 3 air cell pockets deep of protection. Shades like this should be well installed and fit snugly into the window frame to maximize their economy. Double and triple cellular blinds also double as blackout shades because all the layers effectively block out the sun, leaving your rooms pitch black with the lights out and shades lowered. Shift workers and lazy teenagers prefer this because it allows them to sleep during the day without the sun interfering.
Of course you can also go with a thinner, light filtering design if you want a little insulation combined with natural light. Cellular shades used to be a specialty blind, but as consumers are realizing the benefits of these window coverings, they are coming in more styles and colors. Gone are the days of off-white only; now you can buy your honeycomb shades in different styles and colors.
Going cordless is just one way to personalize your set of honeycomb blinds. It appeals to many people as it targets a much sleeker and neater look, besides removing the inherent dangers of cords around children and pets. But how to use them decoratively? This article will help get your creative juices running towards achieving a unique look for your home that suits your lifestyle.
Since allow you the versatility to use shades around places you wouldn't trust cords, like a baby's room or homes for elderly people, you have the options to change the colors and feel of every room as you like. Cellular shades come in a variety of textures, from wood, fiber, to synthetic plastic and all-natural materials. Within these materials you have a staggering number of further tailor your shades according to color and design. If you already have a rough idea of what each room will look like, you can use contrasting colors for the shades. If you aren't very artistically inclined, getting a color wheel will help you decide which colors will look best in each room.
Cellular blinds can also be hung in many different ways. There are the vastly popular top-down/bottom-up styles, but you can also partition them in the middle, open them to the left completely or to the right. The distinct feature of these shades is that they can also be controlled from a distance, which is a great help for hard to reach places like behind sofas, or very tall windows! Those looking for a distinctly unique look for their rooms should consider customizing the pleats of their honeycomb blinds. These shades come in many, many different weaves and pleats and this feature gives them a look that is uncommonly and very aesthetically pleasing.
Unlike the usual pleated shades though, cellular shades have two sets of fabric: one facing outside the window and one within. These fabrics too come in an at assortment of hues and opacities that not only make your rooms look very rich and cozy but also give you maximum control over how much light you want in a particular room. You also have control over light by customizing the number of cells, size of the cells and filtering options.
