We have a lot of customers here in the Northern Virginia who like the look of pleated and honeycomb shades, but are interested in knowing the difference between the two. Pleated and honeycomb shades have many similarities and are both sometimes referred to as “cellular blinds.” Both types of window treatments feature a single lift cord, varying pleat sizes, and a wide variety of color and fabric options. Either type of shade will will provide some insulation and result in improved energy efficiency.
Why Choose Pleated Window Shades?
Pleated window shades advantages include:
- Crisp contemporary look in your window
- Less expensive than honeycomb shades
- Available with no-hole privacy options and additional liners that can be operated separately or together
Disadvantages of pleated window coverings include:
- Have holes where the cords runs through
- Not as energy efficient as honeycomb shades
Why Choose Honeycomb Window Shades?
Honeycomb window shades advantages include:
- Single, double and triple honeycomb construction in different pleat sizes
- Excellent insulation, offering the highest efficiency ratings in the industry
- Greater variety of colors and softer fabric options
- Improved rooms acoustics at the window
- Available in horizontal and vertical applications for sliding doors
- Better retention and durability of pleats
Honeycomb window shades disadvantages include:
- Might be more expensive than pleated
- Bugs could get trapped in cell and need to be vacuumed out
While honeycomb shades may be more expensive than pleated shades, we offer a variety of honeycomb shade options to meet most any budget.
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Hunter Douglas® Applause® honeycomb shade
Hunter Douglas® Applause® Vertiglide® honeycomb shade
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Hunter Douglas Duette® honeycomb shade
Hunter Douglas Duette® Vertiglide® honeycomb shade
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Most energy efficient honeycomb shade in the industry with a unique a honeycomb within a honeycomb design:
Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® honeycomb shade
Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® Vertiglide® honeycomb shade
Window Shades in Northern Virginia
Value Blind & Heirloom Draperies is a locally owned business serving the Washington DC metro area and Northern Virginia for 14 years. Visit our Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom in Ashburn and see hundreds of window fashion samples and functional displays of child-safe window treatments. We offer full-service interior design services including color consultation, room layout, and complete lines of blinds, shades, shutters, custom window treatments, custom rugs, wall coverings, bedding, pillows, and furniture. Contact us today!
