Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, are one of the best options for improving comfort at the window while keeping the look soft, clean, and versatile.
Custom Cellular Shades for Comfort, Privacy & Energy Efficiency
Cellular Shades • Honeycomb Shades • Light-Filtering & Blackout Options • Professional Installation
Designed to help improve insulation and year-round comfort
Light-filtering, room-darkening, and blackout options available
Professional installation for better fit, smoother operation, and cleaner appearance
Serving Wisconsin and Illinois. Call Wisconsin (414) 299-9099 or Illinois (773) 207-5743.
Are cellular shades the right fit for your room?
Cellular shades are usually the best fit when you want:
Better insulation and temperature comfort near the window
Soft, diffused light without harsh glare
Flexible privacy and blackout options
A clean shade that works in bedrooms, living rooms, and everyday spaces
Cellular shades are usually not the first choice when:
You want strong natural texture or decorative fabric styling
The room design calls for a more organic or more tailored statement treatment
Visual style matters more than comfort and function
Quick recommendation
Bedrooms → Excellent fit
Living rooms → Excellent fit
Home offices → Strong fit
Kitchens → Strong fit
Bathrooms → Strong fit
Doors / specialty windows → Compare based on product availability
Want a softer decorative fabric look? Explore Roman Shades
Why homeowners choose cellular shades
Cellular shades are popular because they do more than look good. Their honeycomb-style construction helps trap air, which can improve insulation at the window and make rooms feel more comfortable in both hot and cold seasons. They also diffuse light beautifully and work well in a wide range of rooms.
What you get with Better Blinds Plus:
Guidance on fabric, opacity, and room fit
Recommendations based on privacy, light control, and energy-efficiency goals
Options for cordless, top-down / bottom-up, and motorized upgrades where available
Accurate measuring for inside-mount or outside-mount installation
Professional installation and final walkthrough
What makes cellular shades different?
Energy-efficient design
The cellular construction creates air pockets that help add insulation at the window.
Soft light diffusion
Unlined woven shades soften natural light and reduce glare while keeping the room bright.
Versatile privacy options
Depending on fabric choice, they can range from softly filtered light to stronger blackout performance.
Clean, flexible style
They work well in bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and many everyday spaces without feeling too formal or too plain.
Choosing the right cellular shades
Single cell vs double cell
Single Cell
A slimmer option that works well when you want a cleaner profile and good everyday performance.
Double Cell
A stronger choice when comfort, insulation, and added light control matter more.
Helper line:
Double-cell shades generally offer more insulation, while single-cell shades keep a slightly lighter, slimmer profile.
Light control options
Light-Filtering
Best for soft daylight and everyday privacy.
Room-Darkening
Best when you want stronger glare control and more privacy without going fully blackout.
Blackout
Best for bedrooms, nurseries, and rooms where light reduction is the priority.
Popular upgrade options
Cordless operation
A cleaner look with fewer visible controls, plus a safer option for homes with kids and pets.
Top-Down / Bottom-Up
A great option when you want privacy while still bringing in daylight from above.
Motorized operation
Helpful for hard-to-reach windows, everyday convenience, and smart-home-friendly control where available.
Important note:
Only keep specific control or performance claims live if the current supplier/product line supports them.
Cellular shades vs Roman shades and roller shades
Cellular Shades
Best for: comfort, insulation, soft light diffusion, and flexible privacy options
Roman Shades
Best for : softer fabric styling and a more decorative, tailored appearance
Roller Shades
Best for : sthe cleanest, simplest, most minimal functional look
Decision note:
If your top priority is comfort and energy efficiency, cellular shades usually win. If you want a more decorative fabric look, Roman shades may fit better. If you want the most minimal function-first solution, roller shades are often the better choice.
Best rooms for cellular shades
Bedroom
A great fit when you want better privacy, softer light, or blackout performance.
Living room
Excellent for balancing daylight, privacy, and year-round comfort.
Home office
A strong choice when glare reduction and temperature comfort matter during the day.
Kitchen
Works well when you want a softer look with strong everyday function.
Bathroom
A good option when privacy matters and the selected fabric is appropriate for the space.
How getting custom cellular shades works
Step 1 — Consultation
We learn your goals for privacy, light control, comfort, and budget.
Step 2 — Fabric + control selection
We help you choose the right opacity, cell type, and upgrade options for the room.
Step 3 — Measure & order
Precise measurements are taken for the correct fit and mount style.
Step 4 — Professional installation
Your shades are installed, aligned, and tested for smooth operation and clean appearance.
Want pricing first? Request a Free Quote.
Recent cellular shades projects
Room: Bedroom
Shade Type: Single cell
Goal : Comfort
Result: Cleaner fit, softer light, elevated natural look
Location: Milwaukee County
Get a free quote for custom cellular shades
Tell us about your room, window count, and whether you want light-filtering, room-darkening, or blackout cellular shades. We’ll help you choose the right option and handle measuring + installation.
Prefer phone? Wisconsin (414) 299-9099 or Illinois (773) 207-5743.
Email us at info@betterblindsplus.com
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, are fabric shades with a cell-shaped construction designed to help improve insulation and soften natural light.
Yes. One of the biggest reasons people choose cellular shades is that their honeycomb design can help improve insulation and comfort at the window.
Single-cell shades have one layer of cells and keep a slimmer profile. Double-cell shades add another layer, which can improve insulation and comfort.
Yes. They work especially well in bedrooms because they’re available in room-darkening and blackout options.
It’s a control option that lets you lower the shade from the top while keeping the bottom covered, which helps balance privacy and daylight.
Some cellular shade options can be motorized. Ask during your consultation about current availability.
They can be, depending on the selected fabric and the room’s needs for privacy, light, and moisture management.
Yes. We provide professional measuring and installation to help ensure the best fit, cleaner appearance, and smooth operation.