Cellular Shades
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Honeycomb Shades
Stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Honeycomb Shades (also known as Cellular Shades) are the ultimate energy-efficient choice for North Jersey’s distinct seasons. Their unique cellular structure traps air to create a powerful layer of insulation, maintaining your indoor temperature and lowering energy bills year-round.
Style Meets Function Made in the Shade features a wide range of premium collections from leading brands. Beyond energy savings, these shades offer excellent sound absorption—perfect for reducing echo in rooms with hardwood floors. Customize them with various colors, opacities, and cell sizes to perfectly match your décor.
Smart & Safe Options Embrace the convenience of Cordless lift options (safe for kids and pets) or upgrade to Electric Cellular Shades to integrate seamlessly with your smart home system. Schedule your free in-home consultation today, and let our design consultants handle the professional measuring and installation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Product Understanding & Selection
What's the difference between single cell and double cell honeycomb shades?
What cell sizes are available and how do I choose?
- Smaller cells (3/8"): Work best for smaller windows and tighter spaces, offering a refined look.
- Medium cells (1/2” or 9/16"): The most versatile for average-sized windows.
- Larger cells (3/4” and 1 1/2”): Ideal for oversized windows and provide maximum insulation.
How do I choose between light filtering, room darkening, and blackout cellular shades?
Can cellular shades be customized for large or specialty-shaped windows?
Energy Efficiency & Performance
How much can cellular shades actually reduce my energy bills?
Do cellular shades help with noise reduction?
Will cellular shades fade or deteriorate in direct sunlight?
Operation & Features
What lift and control options are available?
- Cordless Lift: The safest option for homes with children and pets—simply lift or lower the shade by hand.
- Continuous Cord Loop: Easy raising and lowering with a cord on one side.
- Top-Down/Bottom-Up: Unique flexibility to lower from the top or raise from the bottom for privacy with natural light.
- Motorization: Battery-powered or hardwired options that integrate with smart home systems.
- Voice Control: Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and other smart platforms when motorized.
Can I control cellular shades with my smartphone or voice assistant?
What is top-down/bottom-up operation and when should I use it?
Safety & Maintenance
Are cellular shades safe for homes with young children and pets?
How do I clean cellular shades, especially inside the honeycomb cells?
- Weekly dusting: Use a feather duster or vacuum with a soft brush attachment on low suction.
- Inside the cells: Use compressed air (like for keyboards) to blow dust out of the honeycomb structure—it's easier than it looks!
- Spot cleaning: Gently blot stains with a damp cloth and mild detergent; never soak the fabric.
- Deep cleaning: Some fabrics can be professionally cleaned if needed.
Installation & Pricing
How long does measuring and installation take?
- In-home consultation: 60-90 minutes to review options, take measurements, and provide a quote.
- Manufacturing: Typically 4-6 weeks for your custom shades to be made.
- Professional installation: Usually 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the number of windows.
How much do cellular shades cost compared to other window treatments?
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Cellular Shades Key Features:
- Superior insulators – the most energy efficient window covering available on the market
- Honeycomb shape traps air inside, keeping a room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter
- No route holes or exposed strings, offering a streamlined appearance
- Cellular shades are able to cover large areas with a solid piece of fabric. Fabric sizes up to 144” wide with no visible seams
- Great application for arches or specialty shapes
- Unique lifting options available (top-down/bottom-up, cordless, motorized, etc.)
- Made of a woven polyester fabric treated to resist stains and static electricity, making them easy to clean, with edges that won’t fray
- Very durable – the polyester fabric bounces back and holds its pleats for a tight stacking
- Excellent light control options for light filtering, room darkening, and blackout shade treatments
- Fabric is neutral on the back side, providing a nice, consistent look from the home’s exterior
When considering ways to improve the energy efficiency and overall comfort of your home, look no further than the versatile and stylish cellular shades that can make a significant difference in your living space.
These innovative shades are designed with a unique cellular structure that traps air, providing exceptional insulation to help maintain a consistent temperature in your home all year round.
In the colder months, they act as a barrier against the chill, ensuring your rooms remain warm and inviting, while during the hotter months, they help to block out the heat, keeping your interiors refreshingly cool.
This insulation not only enhances your comfort but also translates into noticeable savings on your energy bills, making honeycomb shades a smart investment for any homeowner. Moreover, their distinctive design goes beyond energy efficiency; it also offers increased privacy, allowing you to enjoy your space without the worry of prying eyes.
The soft, layered fabric of cellular shades provides an added benefit of superior sound absorption, helping to reduce noise from outside and creating a serene atmosphere within your home. With a variety of colors and styles available, these shades can seamlessly blend with your existing decor, elevating the aesthetic appeal of any room.
Whether you are looking to transform your living room, bedroom, or any other space, cellular- also known as honeycomb shades are the perfect choice to enhance both comfort and style.
By choosing these shades for your home, you are not just investing in window treatments; you are creating a tranquil retreat that offers warmth in winter, coolness in summer, and an overall improved quality of life for you and your family. Make the switch to cellular shades today and discover a new level of comfort and savings you've been missing out on.
Which room is this for?
Cellular shades do double duty wherever they go: light control plus insulation on a cold outside wall. That makes them a strong answer in bedrooms, home offices and media rooms alike. We build a room-by-room recommendation around how you actually use the space.
Explore More Window Treatments
Not sure a cellular shade is the right fit for every room? Browse the full range of custom window blinds and custom window shades we measure and install across Bergen, Passaic and Morris counties — or book a free in-home design consultation and we’ll bring the samples to you.
What shade customers say
Verified Google reviews from North Jersey homeowners whose project included shades. Quoted exactly as they wrote them.
“Our experience with Jose and Made in the Shade North Jersey was excellent. I had looked at various online sites but preferred the in home experience. What a difference it makes to look at samples right in the room where they will hang. I purchased blinds for five rooms and am very happy with my decision to use Made in the Shade. Blinds came quickly and installation was quick and professional.”
Sally, thank you so much for taking the time to share this! We're thrilled you preferred the in-home experience — you're right, seeing samples in the actual light and room where they'll hang makes all the difference, and it's exactly why we do it that way. Congratulations on your five newly finished rooms! We're glad the ordering and installation process was smooth from start to finish. It was a pleasure working with you, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything else. — Jose, Made in the Shade North Jersey (And to anyone reading this: if you're weighing online options against seeing samples in your own space, that's exactly what we offer too — reach out and we'll bring the showroom to you.)
“We recently had 12 window shades replaced. Made in the Shade was fabulous from the meeting at our home for the selection to the installation. We choose Light filtering Solar shades with remote. The installation was done both timely and professionally. They are beautiful. I've gotten so many compliments on how they look. I would highly recommend Made in the Shade for window treatments. The options are plentiful. Barbara Albanese”
Thank you, Barbara, for your wonderful review. We're thrilled the light-filtering solar shades with remote look beautiful and that the selection and installation process was timely and professional. It means a lot that you're receiving compliments and would recommend Made in the Shade. We appreciate your feedback and are here if you need anything else for your window treatments.
“They did an excellent job with shades for windows above my son’s bed. The shades are great and truly block out light allowing my son to sleep in later.”
Thank you, Greg — we’re so glad the shades are doing exactly what you needed and helping your son sleep in. We appreciate you trusting us with the job and for taking the time to share your experience. If you ever need more shades or adjustments, we’re happy to help.
“Jose and his team were amazing from start to finish! He helped me pick out beautiful custom shades for my beauty studio and made the whole process so easy. Everything came out perfect and completely elevated the space. Highly recommend!”
Thank you, Angel! We're so glad to hear that you loved the custom shades and that Jose and his team made the process easy for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
“They are beautiful!!!! Can’t wait to spend time on the porch this summer! The sun is out issue not privacy. These are “barely” there. I love them.”
Thank you, Jane! We're so glad to hear you love them and can't wait for you to enjoy your porch time this summer!
“The shades for my home in Riverdale are beautiful, thanks to Made in the Shade. They were very helpful and had a great selection. Customer service was wonderful.”
Thank you, Neale! We're glad you love the beautiful shades for your home in Riverdale and appreciate your kind words about our selection and customer service.
“Extremely happy. Jose explained everything and answered all my questions. Very professional. Love my new shade!!! Would highly recommend!!!”
Thank you, Pat! We're so glad to hear that Jose provided you with excellent service and that you love your new shade. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
“Great shades, order was quick and easy. Will be definitely ordering again in the future”
Thank you, Kyle! We're glad you loved the shades and found the ordering process easy—looking forward to your next order!
“Jose did an excellent job explaining our options for a room darkening blinds. Our goal was to have a room in a cave-like condition and Jose was able to get that done for us. Mario did a great job getting everything installed. Order was placed and came much quicker than promised.If you're looking for blinds, give Made in the Shade a call!”
Thank you, Steven, for your kind words! We're glad Jose could help you find the perfect room darkening blinds and that Mario did a great job with the installation. We appreciate your recommendation!
“We are very happy with the shades and with Made in the Shade. Jose was terrific!”
Thank you, Jill! We're so glad to hear you're happy with the shades and that we provided you with great service.
“Jose and Mario were excellent. This is the only company in Northern NJ that would install sunlight shades in my condo and they were courteous, prompt, and responsive. I’m very happy with my shades.”
Thank you, Kristine! We're glad to hear that Jose and Mario provided you with excellent service and that you're happy with your sunlight shades. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!
“Jose was absolutely fantastic to work with! From start to finish, he made the process of ordering custom blinds so easy and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to explain all of the options so I could make the best choice for my home. I’m so happy with the final result and would highly recommend Jose to anyone looking for custom blinds. Thank you again!”
Thank you, Jamie! We're so glad to hear that Jose made your experience enjoyable and that you're happy with your custom blinds. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
“I had a fantastic experience working with Jose! He was incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and very accommodating with scheduling. He brought a great selection of samples right to my home, which made the decision process so much easier. The blinds and shutters were installed with care and precision, and the quality is excellent. I would absolutely recommend Jose to anyone looking for window treatments and will definitely be using him again in the future.”
Thank you, Larry, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Jose made your experience seamless and enjoyable, and we appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to assisting you again in the future!
“Great work, great shades. Excellent customer service also. Took care of our questions and needs.”
Hi Jerry, Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new shades and that our installation team was able to take care of your questions and needs. It's always our goal to provide exceptional products and support to our customers. If you ever need further assistance or have more questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!
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