Honeycomb blinds are as their name suggests a sweet addition to any home. Also known as cellular blinds, honeycomb shades, cell blinds or pleated blinds, these nifty designs are one of the most popular window dressings amongst homeowners – and it’s not hard to see why. With honeycomb blinds, you can enjoy a sleek aesthetic, increased energy efficiency, and fantastic insulating properties. And if you want to give life at home that extra touch of comfort and convenience, you can even opt for electric cellular blinds.
Let’s explore everything you need to know about honeycomb blinds, from how they work to their benefits. Once you’re clued up, you’ll be itching to get a set of these multi-functional beauties in your home in no time.
What are Honeycomb Blinds?
As previously stated, honeycomb blinds are also commonly known as cellular blinds, and just like their name suggests, they have a cellular formation, folding up alongside crisp pleats to create a honeycomb. You’ll find honeycomb blinds in a selection of pleat sizes, colours, and light filtering options (blackout honeycomb blinds and transparent honeycomb blinds). So, you can rest assured that there’s something to suit your personal taste and home’s aesthetic.
How Do Honeycomb Blinds Work?
It’s thanks to the structure of honeycomb blinds that they get an A* when it comes to their insulating properties, since they’re able to preserve heat better than other styles of blinds. Music to any homeowners’ ears, right? Their cells work by trapping air in their individual pockets, so your home can be nice and toasty in winter but then cool as a cucumber in the summer months.
The Benefits of Honeycomb Blinds
Welcoming honeycomb blinds into your humble abode brings with it a wealth of benefits, and these include:
Greater insulation and increased energy efficiency – using their cells to trap air, honeycomb blinds block heat in the summer (can cut heat absorption by up to 78%) and keep the chilly air out in winter (can reduce heat loss by 40% or more), for enhanced insulation and increased energy efficiency. What more could you want?
Slim look – their slender structure means that honeycomb blinds don’t require much depth so when the fabric is raised, the blind will pile at the top.
Maximised privacy – nobody will be able to get a look into your humble abode as these blinds block light out more effectively since it doesn’t have a fabric gap. Say goodbye to prying eyes and hello to a dreamy night’s sleep! The fabric spans the entire width of the headrail and loadbar so the edge of the fabric will sit near to the window recess, reducing light that filters through.
Noise cancellation abilities – their cellular structure helps reduce disturbance from outside noise to some degree, so you can have peace of mind that you’ll get the dreamiest night’s sleep every night.
Range of fabrics to choose from – as honeycomb blinds are available in a selection of different fabrics, from blackout to transparent, this means you can have style, keep your home’s temperature to your liking and protect furnishings. Having honeycomb blinds in your home is a no-brainer really!
The Best Rooms for Honeycomb Blinds
When it’s time to entertain, or spend time, with family and friends – the living room is certainly the go-to room. However, depending on the direction your windows face, your living room may be prone to energy loss. If this is the case for you, fear not – honeycomb blinds save the day! As stated before, they’re an incredibly energy efficient window dressing since they trap air to form that insulating barrier that all homeowners are looking for. And that’s not all because if you’re being more energy efficient, then you could also potentially save on your energy bills – bliss!
The bedroom is where you go to relax and unwind, so temperature control becomes especially important. Since windows naturally account for a significant amount of energy loss, window dressings are a great way to make sure your boudoir remains snug in the winter and cool in the summer. And that’s where honeycomb blinds can offer their assistance.
Operating Honeycomb Blinds
Cord – if you like doing things the traditional way, manually open and close your honeycomb blinds using a cord.
Cordless lift – get rid of unsightly cords and work your honeycomb blinds with a hidden control system that allows you to raise or lower your blinds with the touch of a finger. This is a popular option where children or pets are involved.
Continuous cord loop – a nifty feature, a continuous cord loop secures your honeycomb blind’s cord to the wall or window frame so you can easily raise or lower them by pulling the loop cord in either direction. This is a fantastic option if your honeycomb blinds cover a tall or wide window.
Motorisation – add automation into the mix and transform your home life into the most comfortable and convenient it has ever been. Installing a motor in your honeycomb blinds means you’ll be able to open and close them using a remote control or wall switch, or even a smart-phone app so you can do it remotely (and yes that means even if you’re on a beach!).
The Considerations Before Purchasing Honeycomb Blinds
Now that you understand what honeycomb blinds are all about, it’s time to spruce up your windows with these beauties. But there are a couple of considerations to keep in mind before buying honeycomb blinds:
Your needs
Think about your main reason for opting for blinds for your windows. If it’s insulation, then honeycomb blinds are the one for you. However, if you have other needs as well as insulation, you may want to also consider other window treatments like:
Honeycomb blinds tend to absorb moisture and odours, so they’re generally not recommended for rooms with high humidity like kitchens and bathrooms.
It’s without doubt that honeycomb blinds are a fantastic addition to any home. As well as having the option to opt for their automated cousin for added comfort and convenience, you can also relish in a number of additional benefits, whether it be their ability to optimise your home’s temperature as the seasons change, or their easy on the eye slender appearance. So, what are you waiting for? Get yourself a set of honeycomb blinds and trust us – you’ll never look back!
