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Cellular shades are one of the most popular window treatments on the market—and for good reason. These hardworking shades look great, insulate against heat and cold, and dampen sound. And that’s not all. They’re easy to adjust, have a sleek, modern look, and offer enough fabric choices to make them an option for nearly any room in your home.
As a leading window treatment maker, Graber builds and installs a lot of cellular shades. They’re the go-to choice for homeowners looking for shades that can control light, provide privacy, insulate, and look great.
In this article, we’ll talk about all the reasons why cellular shades should be considered for your next remodeling, renovating, or redecorating project. You’ll discover why cellular shades are in a class all their own and why so many homes have these shades decorating their windows.
The Secret’s in the Air-filled Chambers
Cellular shades are made with two or more layers of fabric that are fused together to create long pockets of air. From the side, they appear to have a honeycomb-shaped design. But in reality, they’re more like a series of long, air-filled chambers. The captured air provides insulation against both heat and cold—a welcome benefit in both hot and cold climates. When a cellular shade is opened, the neatly pleated fabric folds into a neat stack that is relatively small compared to the stacks of other kinds of shades.
Highest Quality Fabrics
Not all cellular shades are equal, and one of the ways different cellular shade brands differ is by material. Quality cellular shades are made with supple yet durable fabrics that hold their neat pleated shape year after year. There are some cellular shades made with paper, which is easily damaged and is, at best, a temporary window treatment solution. Graber has decades of experience crafting the finest quality cellular shades and has developed a huge range of fabric options, including luxury woven fabrics that convey elegance.
The Functional Benefits of Cellular Shades
The unique, air-trapping structure of Graber cellular shades has a number of advantages. That wall of air placed over your window acts as a layer of insulation. This insulating layer prevents the sun’s heat from radiating into the room and stops some of the cold in the winter. On top of that, those air chambers act as baffles that dampen sound. A room with cellular shades is more comfortable than a room with ordinary shades. And if comfort is your most important goal, Graber offers double-cell cellular shades that provide the maximum level of insulation.
Cellular shades excel in light control and privacy. There are cellular shades available that are made with blackout fabrics that block out light and give you complete privacy. But if you’re looking for more gentle light control, there are light-filtering fabrics that are absolutely beautiful. You’ll get a level of privacy and gorgeous soft light. Semi-sheer and sheer offer less privacy but deliver exquisitely gentle light and an elegant look. And because you’ll find so many colors, patterns, and textures in the Graber cellular shade collection, you’ll have no trouble finding a cellular shade that meets all your needs.
Choosing the Right Cellular Shade
With so many choices, picking the right cellular shade might be daunting. But here are some questions to ask yourself that will guide you to the perfect shade.
What type of room are you decorating?
Are you putting window treatments in your living room, dining room, family room, or study? A light-filtering, semi-sheer, or sheer shade fabric might work well. For bedrooms, a blackout shade fabric gives you a dark room for sleeping.
How important is privacy to you?
We just listed some of the different rooms in your home and what type of shade fabrics would work for them. But if you really value privacy, you might consider blackout shades throughout the home. Or, if you value light above all else and privacy isn’t a concern, sheer, semi-sheer, and light-filtering fabrics might be the right choice.
Is it a very cold or warm room?
If you’re combating late afternoon sun or the icy gales of winter, consider the double-cell fabrics for your cellular shades. They have unbeatable insulation properties.
How big is your window?
If you have extra-large window, consider the 1 ¼” cell size shades. Large windows work well with ¾” single cell fabrics. And for small to regular sized windows, choose, 9/16” single cell shades. And, for any window where insulation is critically important, choose the ½” double cell fabrics.
Graber Takes Care of Measurement and Installation
When it comes to measuring your window for cellular shades, the process is simple. A Graber Design Expert will take multiple measurements of the height and width of your window to get the perfect fit. When the shades arrive for installation, your Graber Design Expert will install them to look and perform flawlessly. Find a Graber Design Expert near you.
Once installed, all that’s left for you to do is enjoy your new cellular shades. A quick brushing with the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner every month or two keeps them clean. And Graber’s limited lifetime warranty gives you peace of mind.
Learn More About Cellular Shades
It’s clear that cellular shades can transform both the look of a room and the comfort level you enjoy. By protecting against heat and cold, cellular shades can help you reclaim that cold room or the room that gets heated up by the sun each day. And the range of colors, designs, and textures, as well as the range of light control levels, from sheer to blackout, makes it easy to find the perfect fabric for your shades. And, the neat, even pleats add a sense of order and freshness to your room design. In short, cellular shades are possibly the most versatile of all window treatments.
Explore all the cellular shade options and see the huge range of available fabric choices.
