HONEYCOMB SHADES

Cellular shades are often called honeycomb shades because their cellular construction can be likened to the honeycomb pattern found in beehives. Their prismatic shape, which can have a singular, double or triple-cell design, traps air in insulating pockets which blocks energy loss through the underlying window or glass door. Since up to 30% of a home’s energy can be lost through windows, an important step in whole-home energy efficiency is having window treatments that actively help to control energy transfer. Cellular honeycomb shades can block heat from entering through windows during hotter months and keep warmth from escaping when the weather turns cold. This in turn reduces energy consumption as less artificial heat or AC is needed to maintain a suitable indoor temperature, which in hand lowers heating and/or cooling bills. Cellular shades can help homeowners save money year-round.

And heat isn't the only thing cellular shades are good at blocking, they also block light and sound for additional benefits especially useful in rooms like the bedroom where a quiet, dark atmosphere is ideal to encourage restful sleep. Cellular honeycomb shades can be constructed from material with a spectrum of opacities so while they can block light to near blackout levels at night, they can also filter light during the day to create a diffuse and luminous lighting effect during daylight hours.

Homeowners can enjoy the plethora of design benefits of cellular shades without sacrificing their personal taste or giving up on more high-end design options. Cellular shades from Hunter Douglas have numerous customizable options and are made with the very best hardware and high-end textiles or designer fabrics available in an array of color choices for nearly endless styling options. Design experts at Beginning to End are here to help you find the best cellular blind or honeycomb shade for your home, and then have it professionally installed and styled to match your home’s unique interior design.

The options available for cellular shades don’t just include cosmetic choices, the state-of-the-art operating systems available from Hunter Douglas present homeowners with their own moneysaving features. Take for example PowerView® Automation whose motorized maneuverability and programable scheduling options allow for easy and convenient use as well as increased energy efficiency as each cellular shade or honeycomb blind can be moved in a more controlled and consistent way. Or there are many cordless operating systems available like LiteRise® that are child-safe and pet-friendly because they don’t have hanging or dangling cords. There are also vertical applications for cellular shades thanks to Hunter Douglas’s Vertiglide™ operational system that opens with a horizontal side-to-side motion instead of the customary up-and-down movement of traditional cellular blinds.

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Beginning to End carries the entire line of Hunter Douglas cellular shades including Duette® Honeycomb Shades, Duette® Architella® Shades, Applause® Honeycomb Shades, and the Alustra® Collection of Duette® Architella® Cellular Honeycomb Shades. Additionally, their friendly team of expert designers can help you find and style the perfect cellular shade for your home; and their skilled craftsmen ensure the highest levels of professional installation. Located near Sarasota, Florida, Beginning to End serves the greater Sarasota area along Florida’s Gulf Coast.