| Cellular shades are becoming a popular investment for | | | | view when open. Some models can be opened from |
| homeowners because of their energy-saving abilities. | | | | both the top and bottom. |
| Cellular blinds also add vibrancy to a room. The tiny | | | | Any hardware or home improvement store will have |
| interior cells maintain interior temperature when open, | | | | cellular blinds regardless of if they specialize in |
| and they can roll up when not needed. Usually these | | | | windows or not. A specialized store will create custom |
| blinds are made from plastic for maximum insulation, | | | | cut honeycomb blinds for a specific size or function. |
| but they can also be made of different materials like | | | | Custom blinds cost more however. You will have to |
| fabric and paper. These shades will be lighter and | | | | decide on if your home decor is worth the investment |
| come in different colors. To get really high tech on the | | | | of custom blinds. Consider using these if your interior is |
| insulation side, these blinds come in multiple cell | | | | already professionally designed. Rental homes may be |
| numbers. These look like like honeycomb shades from | | | | best with a stock design so you do not mind damage |
| the side. They come in multiple colors just like a painted | | | | or changing when a new tenant moves in. For renters, |
| wood blind. | | | | it is not a good idea to buy custom blinds because |
| Consumers are turning to window coverings to offset | | | | they will probably not fit a new place anyway. |
| increasing energy cost. The insulating factor of | | | | Cheap plastic blinds are not the answer because they |
| honeycomb blinds is much higher than other window | | | | fall apart and do not provide near th insulation ability. A |
| coverings because of the trapped air. It may take | | | | ready to order cellular shade or faux wood blind can |
| several years before the reduced energy consumption | | | | be ordered without the need for a custom |
| pays for the blinds, but it will over time. Reduced | | | | manufacturer. A large window will only cost around |
| energy consumption increases a home's value. | | | | $100 per window for blinds and they will still come in |
| Window coverings also reduce street noise. Their | | | | designs that accent your home decor. Purchasing |
| ease of use gives the home all the benefits of light | | | | online can reduce the price, but make sure you have all |
| control and energy savings when closed and lets in the | | | | the right dimensions of your window before ordering. |