Honeycomb blinds, also called cellular shades, are the latest invention in terms of energy efficient window treatments. Their energy efficiency is given by their special shape consisting of many cells bound together, thus creating some hexagonal air capsules which provide a better thermal insulation than in the case of simple blinds. Because of this property, the R-value of the windows improves, helping decrease the energy bills, especially in case of single glazed windows. There are window treatments manufacturers who claim that even in case of low-E double glazed windows, the insulating effect of this type of blinds effect is noticeable.

The cellular structure of these blinds is very versatile, allowing them to open either from bottom or from top. This is something regular shades don’t offer. This cellular structure also permits the installation of energy saving side tracks, which prevent air drafts from forming. If you have small children or pets, you can choose the cordless models, which are safe. Add some more money and you’ll get the motorized blinds. These are a must have in case of windows that are placed very high on the walls, therefore being difficult to reach or requiring very long cords. I don’t remember where I’ve seen them, but I know that hybrid cellular blinds are also available: they have an extra layer towards the room interior, which simulates a Roman shade. These combo blinds offer you the elegance of Roman shades combined with the energy efficiency of cellular ones.

How Affordable Are Honeycomb Blinds?

Honeycomb blinds are not necessarily more expensive than Venetian blinds, or wooden blinds for example, but as in any other purchase, you need to do some preliminary research and not buy from the first store you find. Moreover, there are online shops or brick and mortar ones which give discounts and organize seasonal promotions. I can agree that not everybody has time to chase discount coupons in magazines and newspapers, but we can be more careful with our budgets, especially when it comes to expensive purchases. And if you wanted to buy honeycomb blinds for all windows in your house, this could be quite expensive, so savings are important.

The beautiful Bali cellular shades can help you give your home an elegant style, combined with great functionality. When it comes to windows treatments, there are may things which are important and should be taken into consideration. The fabric is definitely one of them. Bali fabrics for shades can be blackout, semi-opaque or light-filtering, according to the degree of darkness you can obtain in a room with such Bali blinds at the windows.

Bali Cellular Shades Help You Reduce Your Energy Bills

Only think at the hot summer days, when your air conditioning is working day and night. Your bills for the energy consumption are probably huge, comparable with the winter ones, when you need to warm the whole house. By choosing a set of blackout fabric Bali cellular blinds, you manage to cut your bills and save about $75 per season, at least this is what the Bali staff are saying on their official website. It is so important to have energy efficient window treatments! This statement is valid for both winter and summer. Their efficiency is due to the cellular design. Depending on your budget, you may opt for 3/8″ Double Cell or 3/8″ Single Cell Bali cellular shades.

How Easy Can We Match Bali Cellular Shades With The Room Decor?

The colors of the fabrics are light and pleasant to the eye, the Midnight range starting from Bright White, to Alabaster, Bone, Putty, Sand, Silver Fox, Seaside, Spring, National Park, Sundance, Mesa, to the sensual Wisteria, the romantic Green Whisper and the serious Crystal and Everglade. I just can’t decide which fabric color I like most, but there are surely lots of shades, so you can match your window treatments with the walls, the furniture and the carpets.

For making easier decisions, if you decide not to make use of a specialist home interior designer, you can use the Bali virtual decorator, where you can choose the actual colors of your walls and upholstery, then play with all nuances of Bali cellular shades. After that, the best thing would be that you request some sample materials from your local Bali dealer, so you make sure that everything fits perfectly and you’ll obtain the look you are after.

This decorating software is available only for a few types of Bali window treatments such as Roman shades, wood or Bali cellular shades.