I need a specialty shaped blind from the following material: Deluxe 3/8" Blackout Double Cell Shades. It is a 6 sided shape with top down needed. I have measurements and a template for this existing window. Can you do it?

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I have a few questions about some of the cellular shades you sell. Do the Signature or Translucent double cell shades come with a bottom rail to hold them in place. I plan on using them on my doors and I want a shade that is attached at the top and bottom so when the door opens and closes, the shades don't flop about. I also would like the top down bottom up feature so I don't know if the bottom rail works with that feature.

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Why are single cell shades less expensive than double cell?

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I am looking for a blind that will reduce noise considerably and one that will reflect heat in the summer. What would you suggest? I would also like the window shades to be cordless!


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This page answers questions about day–night cellular shades (also called dual-fabric honeycomb shades). It focuses on cellular-specific details—insulation, fabric pairings, and fit—so it complements rather than duplicates our main shopping page.

How do day–night cellular shades work?

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ComforTrack 3/8" Blackout Double Cell Shades.

My wife wants the bedroom completely dark. I want to use the windows at either side of the bed. Can your Comfort Track double cell blind provide 100% room darkening when closed?

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I am interested in your SlumberShade 3/8" Blackout Double Cell Shades. The manufacturer's website says these are available with cordless top down-bottom up but I cannot see it listed as an option on Blinds Chalet. Can you tell me if the SlumberShades can indeed be ordered with cordless top down-bottom up?

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What product of yours is most similar to Hunter Douglas duette architella?

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Energy Efficient Window Treatments - Energy Conservation Tips From Blinds Chalet
Energy efficient window treatments can translate into considerable utility bill savings. Though windows can be an attractive feature in any home, they can also account for 10% to 25% of a family's heating bill. ... more

Honeycomb Cellular Shades Are One Of Many Energy Efficient Window Shades
Honeycomb cellular shades can be a great window shade that is both aestheically pleasing and conserves energy during both winter and summer. Window blinds do make a difference. Blind Chalet has created an energy calculator to give customers an idea of the savings your home could receive based on your square footage.... more

Blackout Window Shades See Rise in Popularity During Summer Months.
Blackout Window Shades have become the must-have window blinds for the summer time. These blinds block light and heat, reducing fading from UV rays and glare and eye strain from computer screens. Below are a variety of the types of blackout blinds available on the market and the benefits of each one:... more

Window Treatments for Mountain Living
Mountain living offers different challenges for decorating than other climates. In the mountains, wood expands and contracts depending on the season. The sun’s harsh UV rays have a higher rate of fading furniture and artwork than in other areas of the country. Not to mention, many people want their homes to have a look and feel of a mountain home, so not just any window treatments will work. For others energy efficiency is a priority.... more

Top Five Window Treatments for Nurseries
Bringing home a newborn baby is a life-changing moment. Parents want to offer their children the best life possible, and that starts with setting up a room that will offer comfort, calmness and a peaceful atmosphere. Everything from the color of the paint, to ceiling fans to window treatments can affect mood. Window treatments are especially important in nurseries because they can help control glare, adjust direct or indirect sunlight, provide insulation and more. ... more

Window Blinds and Shades Suited To Desert Environments
With one of the hottest summers in years sweeping the nation, people are looking for ways to stay cool in the summer heat. Window treatments are an easy, inexpensive way to help cut air-conditioning costs and to get a little relief from the sun. Below are some of the best blinds for desert living. Get relief from the heat immediately by ordering window treatments and blinds that have one or two-day production times.... more

Express Production Window Shades and Blinds
Designers aren’t the only ones who want window shades and blinds and want them now. People putting their house on the market may need window shades and blinds in order to increase their resale value of the home. If you’re having a wedding anniversary party, or other celebration and want to replace torn or worn window treatments, then you probably need express production window shades and blinds.... more

Energy Efficient Shades
With winter coming, many people are looking for energy efficient window treatments to help save money on energy bills. There are a variety of energy efficient window treatments that work to different degrees. Below are a few of the most popular energy efficient shades.... more

Best Noise Reduction Shades
Many people face challenges of noisy neighbors, trains, traffic, airplanes and more. For those who want a little peace and quiet in their homes, noise reduction shades are a perfect remedy. ... more

Green Window Treatments
Many people ask if there are ways to incorporate eco-friendly window treatments into their home design and still have a stylish appearance. There are. Bamboo offers and exotic flair to homes, while roller and solar shades give a subtle polished appearance to a room. Cell shades are probably the most plain as far as design goes, but the selection of rich, neutral colors are a great compliment to any room.... more

Top Reasons for Installing Blinds and Shades for the Holiday Season
As holidays roll around and family and friends come to visit, many people feel they spend more time getting the house ready than enjoying the holidays. One of the quickest and most cost-effective methods of updating a home for the holidays is by installing new window blinds and shades. Window blinds and shades can offer a variety of benefits as well as helping a house or home look more finished, more updated and more complete. The following are a few other good reasons to install window treatments before the holidays.... more

New Year – New Blinds
Sometimes New Years resolutions are made with the best intentions to keep them, but because of financial situations, they sometimes get pushed over from year to year. This year, why not fulfill those resolutions while there are sales and discounted items so that you not only get to cross that item off your list, but you get the sense of accomplishment of doing what you said you were going to do?... more

Cordless Blinds Remove Risks of Strangulation and Death for Children.
Every year children die or are injured from dangling cords attached to window treatments, blinds and shades. The threat comes from kids or pets playing near window treatments where they can become entangled in the cord. While organizations are set up to help educate parents about this issue, we don’t think there can be enough information about children’s safety.... more

SlumberShades Rebate
SlumberShades, the official window treatments of the National Sleep Foundation, are being discounted with a $25.00 rebate from select manufacturers throughout the month of March, 2011.... more

Window Treatments for Greenhouses
Greenhouses are incredible sources of light and warmth in the winter. However, winter nights, even with double paned windows can suck the warmth right out of the house. In the summertime without appropriate window treatments, greenhouse windows can literally cook a house, spiking the need for air conditioning and fans that drain precious energy resources.... more

Best Window Covering Solutions
Choosing window coverings can sometimes be frustrating. Should I go with wood blinds or cellular shades? Something fancy or plain? At times you may just want to buy any window treatments just to be done with it. Here are some ideas to basic questions that might help you choose the right window blinds or shades.... more

Custom Window Treatment Manufacturers Vs. Mega-Chain Stores
Mega stores move into town. They offer lower prices and wider selections than mom and pop stores and suddenly the mom and pop stores close down, taking money out of the local economy and sending it to multi-billion dollar corporations. Before you start spending your money in a mega-store, consider what smaller stores that specialize in a specific product have to offer. When it comes to window treatments would you rather have cheap, or would you rather have quality at discount prices with blinds that fit the exact specifications of your window? Here are a few reasons to shop at on-line custom window treatment stores.... more

Honeycomb Shades Glossary Terms
Honeycomb shades are excellent insulators. The unique cellular fabric design allows the shades to absorb heat and sound. Some commonly used window treatment terminology is used to explain the details and degrees of energy efficiency. ... more

Energy Efficient Window Coverings
With energy efficient window coverings, the fact is that any type of window covering is better than no window coverings at all when if comes to energy conservation. Not all window coverings are created equal however at conserving energy. But any window treatment can help lower energy costs and sometimes by hundreds of dollars per year. Blinds Chalet has created a simple tool to calculate how much window coverings save. Simply enter your home size and calculate which are the best energy efficient shades.... more

Insulated Window Treatments That Curb Noise
Use insulated window treatments if you live next to a busy highway, have noisy neighbors, or just want to reduce noise inside your home. The lack of doors, window coverings, and partitions can help noise travel throughout the house. Window treatments can greatly reduce sound both from outside the home and from within.... more

Noise reduction shades may help in noisy concert areas
The Coney Island concert series has been a community event for 32 years and now locals want to end the shows due to excessive noises. The Matzav reports that those affected have filed a lawsuit because they say that the concerts are already in violation of a law that prohibits "amplified sound within 500 feet of religious institutions."