Single Cell Shade

The picture of the Day and Night Honeycomb shade shows the blackout shade covering only the bottom half of the window, with the filter shade on the top half. Does this indicate that the blackout shade raises to cover the window from the bottom up? Does the filter shade lower from top to bottom?

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Can you do motorized blinds?

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Why are single cell shades less expensive than double cell?

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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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Looking For Wood Blinds?

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I have a question with motorization option. For the motorized screen roller shades, are the motorization and the remote are separate options? Do you need both? How would you use the motorization without a remote?

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Are your energy track 3/8", (translucent or blackout),double cell shades cordless?

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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
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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

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
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Express Production Window Shades and Blinds
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Measure the Difference ComforTrack Double Cell Shades Make
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Energy Efficient Shades
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Best Noise Reduction Shades
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Green Window Treatments
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Cordless Blinds Remove Risks of Strangulation and Death for Children.
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Window Treatment Solutions for Seniors
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Benefits of Honeycomb Cellular Shades
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Window Treatments for Greenhouses
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Blackout Shades for Theater Room Or Bedroom Window Treatments
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Cellular Shades: Enjoy the Benefits
With so many different products available to fill the basic need for window coverings, consumers are sometimes impatient regarding those products that are new to them. They don't take the time to research products with which they haven't had experience. This often leaves consumers missing the benefits that are available with cellular shades.... more

Window Pull Down Shades for Mother’s Day
Mothers can be hard to buy for. Depending on your budget, window pull down shades might be the perfect gift for your mom. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and many companies are offering discounts on their products. The differentiating factor between window treatments and any other gift is window treatments will last. They will be a daily reminder to mom of how much she’s loved. ... 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

How To Layer Window Treatments
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Honeycomb Shades Glossary Terms
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Cellular shades are among those that offer a choice of blackout fabric
The choice of lighting can determine how well visibility will be in a home theater and the right window treatment can help homeowners create the most conducive atmosphere for their screenings.

Cellular shades are a good choice when redecorating a bathroom
With some imagination, home decorators can bring a vintage look to their bathrooms without breaking the household budget.

ComforTrack cell shade offers insulation and blackout fabric
Cellular shades are a good choice for energy savings, because they offer good insulation from window drafts and strong sunlight. They come as both single cell shades or double cell shades, with double cells offering more insulation for rooms that need more protection from the elements.

Textured look featured in crinkle fabric shades for noise reduction
Noise reduction shades are an excellent investment for light sleepers who are easily disturbed and can't get a good night's sleep. Traffic noise, nearby trains passing or neighborhood sounds all are absorbed by custom-made shades from Blinds Chalet.

Cleaner lines can be found in eco-friendly window coverings
As New York interior designer Stephen Sills sees it, the days of accumulating "stuff" are over, and the overall look of a room is what counts.

Ultimate cordless cell shades provide style, durability and child-safe construction
With toddlers and young children around, the most child-safe window treatments to have are cordless window blinds.

Express production meets the decorating needs of Blinds Chalet customers
When consumers need to get their decorating needs met in a hurry, express production of custom-made window blinds and shades from Blinds Chalet is the way to go.

Finished basements offer expanded space and added value for a home
When a family outgrows its home above ground, it's time to look below to design more living space in the basement.

Attic renovations are increasingly done to extend a home's livable space
A recent survey by the Home Improvement Research Institute found that one out of five homeowners polled said they were planning to renovate their attics into livable space in the near future.

Cellular shades can block sunlight from damaging a book collection
Creating a book lovers' haven in a den or in part of the family room can also provide an opportunity to organize the family's book collection.

Cellular shades are an energy-conscious choice for today's smaller home
Homes may be getting smaller, but consumers aren't willing to give up their storage space or energy-saving features, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Energy savings of passive houses continue inside with cellular shades
California's first retrofitted house using passive house specifications – and one of the first of its kind in the U.S. – will be open for public tours later this month.

Too little sleep can lead to premature death
A recent study conducted by British scientists has concluded that poor sleeping habits can actually lead to early death, according to the Huffington Post.

Fixing window frames and installing shades may help reduce summer energy bills
Homeowners are always looking for way to save energy, and this summer they may want to start by fixing their windows. Experts suggest that fixing old frames and installing shades may help keep cool air inside and warm air out.