How Cellular Shades Transform Your Home Space
When considering revamping any room in your household, be it the bedroom, kitchen, living room, or dining room, it’s important to also consider what you will do with the window treatments. [GU1] After all, windows are [GU2] a focal point. Choosing the correct curtains or blinds will ensure insulation and provide light without compromising on privacy.
In this article, we discuss how blinds can transform your space, giving insight into why you should invest in them, what points you should consider, and how to install them.
Read on to discover more.
1. Privacy
When inside our homes, we want to keep prying eyes away. Cellular shades are a great option to control your [GU3] privacy. Their unique privacy control functionality allows you to let as little or as much light into your home as required.
Unlike traditional shades, cellular shades can be customized with a top down bottom up operating system,[GU4] [GU5] meaning you can block out the proportion of the outside world you desire. Similarly, you can work with the sun’s timings, meaning you’ll never be caught out.
2. Control
Depending on the room in your household, the light in it can alter throughout the day. At certain points of the day, including sunrise and sunset, it can sometimes be too bright, causing an unwanted glare. Honeycomb shades assist you in controlling the level of light you allow to enter the room without compromising the privacy of your home.
Lighter, brighter fabrics will create a brighter space, whilst dark, heavy fabrics can block out light entirely when closed completely, thus creating an ambient, cozy effect. This is ideal in the winter months.
When picking the shade and fabric, it’s wise to consider the room in which you will be installing the blinds. You should also consider what you use the room for. For example, a home office may be more privy to a blackout blind, as sunlight and screens rarely mix well. Studies suggest that reflected glare causes poor visual performance.
On the other hand, your bedroom or dressing room may be partial to more natural light, particularly if this is the room in which you choose to apply your make-up.
Many modern-day honeycomb shades boast dual layers, meaning you can choose between a filtered glow or complete privacy.
3. Insulation
Often nicknamed honeycomb shades due to their design, these blinds are great at trapping air. And, that helps with insulation. [GU6] This has the effect of creating a heat-blocking barrier. This prevents warm air from escaping and cool air from entering your home.
These blinds can double your insulation rate. To put this into perspective, your ‘R-value’ on a double-glazed window will rise from 3.5 to almost 7!
4. Dressing Sliding Glass Doors
As well as smaller windows, honeycomb shades are an ideal option to embellish sliding glass doors. These doors can often let in too much light, and in the evening, the glare from car headlights or street lamps. Whether you hang them vertically or horizontally, the shades are the perfect way to combat glare, control light, and lock heat in.
5. Embracing Technology
Many of today’s modern shades feature motorized [GU7] options, which allow you to control them at the touch of a button. This is an asset to those who live in homes with hard-to-reach, high windows.
Similarly, they are an asset to larger homes and office areas. Why? You can open and close all shades in one swift motion. This is as opposed to tackling each one at a time.
6. Cordless Control
We’ve all been there; the cord on our blinds has become tangled. Cordless blinds are the perfect solution for those wishing to open and close blinds through a manual lifting and lowering mechanism. It’s also the ideal option for people with a house full of small children. Alternatively, those who own pets.
Other advantages associated with cordless shades include offering a cleaner look. This makes them more suited to modern and minimalist homes.
7. Style
We all want our homes to look stylish. After all, we spend a great deal of time with them. Honeycomb shades are a [GU8] go-to option for a minimalistic, sophisticated style.
Available in a range of fabrics and hues, there is a shade to suit all homes and personas.
These include everything from bright and bold designs to sheer and opaque. Cool shades create a calm ambiance, perfect for bedrooms and bathrooms.
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re redecorating or moving into a new home, honeycomb shades are a stylish investment. They not only transform your space, but they also allow you to control light and privacy settings. In addition, they help to insulate your home, creating a welcoming ambiance, both day and night.
When installing these shades, it’s always a good idea to seek the advice of a professional. They can give you tips on choosing the best options for the right room, detailing the various mechanisms and fits.
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