Cellular Shades
The unique construction of cellular shades traps air in distinct pockets, providing an added layer of insulation at the window—and keeping your house comfortable when temps dip, as well as when they heat up.
Features And Benefits
- Superior energy efficiency, for year-round comfort
- Choose from a variety of control options, including automation
- Beautifully diffuses light, for inviting ambiance
- Room-darkening liners available
- Available in an extensive selection of fabrics and colors
- Ideal for bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms
- Available for a range of specialty shapes, including bay windows and patio, sliding-glass and French doors
Motorized Control
With smart motorization, you can conveniently control your shades with a remote, your mobile device, automatically (through schedules you set in an app), or even with your favorite voice assistant, such as Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant.
In addition to added convenience, motorized shades help increase privacy and enhance security. You can schedule shades to adjust whenever you want, including scheduling them to open and close at set times, giving your home a lived-in look while you’re not there.
You can also capitalize on the energy efficiency you get from cellular shades. With motorization, you can schedule your shades to be in the best positions to block heat loss when it’s cold or keep out harsh rays in the summer. (Scheduling shades to automatically adjust is a lot easier than making sure you’re home to manually raise or lower them.)
Both styles of Hunter Douglas cellular shades—Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades—are available with smart, motorized control, called PowerView® Automation.
Power options include battery wands, rechargeable batteries and wired systems (these use a direct source of electricity instead of batteries).
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Duette shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades help your house stay snug when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.
Key Features And Enhancements
- Energy Efficiency—from an insulating, cellular design. For even more, explore Duette Architella® Honeycomb Shades.
- Exquisite Light—for inviting ambiance.
- Beautiful Fabrics—luxurious, high-quality selection, including fabrics made from over 50 percent recycled content.
- Sound Absorption—for a quieter room.
- Pleat Sizes—⅜”, ¾”, or 1 ¼”.
Optional Enhancements
- Light Control and Privacy in One—with one of our Top-Down or Top-Down/Bottom-Up designs or our Duolite® system.
- Superior View-Through—with ClearView® sheers.
- Unparalleled Room Darkening—with our LightLock® blackout system.
- Door Coverings—with our cordless Vertiglide™ system.
- Skylight Coverage—with our SkyLift™ Skylight System.
- Coverage for Tilt-Turn Windows—with our TrackGlide™ system.
- Exclusive Fabrics—from The Alustra® Collection.
Control Options
Enjoy convenient control with PowerView® Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system
Gently pull on the UltraGlide wand
Push up or pull down with the LiteRise system
Pull on the EasyRise corded loop
Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch Motorization
Push up or pull down with the Simplicity system.
SONNETTE ROLLER SHADES
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades marry the simplicity of a roller shade with a layer of insulating fabric.
Key Features And Enhancements
- Energy Efficiency—from an insulating, cellular design, for comfort all year long.
- Dimensional Beauty—gentle curves add visual interest.
- Light Diffusion—designed to create soft, radial light.
- Fabric Opacities—semi-opaque and room darkening.
- Cell Size—2″.
Optional Enhancements
- Optimal Privacy—with our Kickback™ feature.
- Front-Rolling Fabric—for clearing handles and window cranks.
Control Options
Enjoy convenient control with PowerView® Automation, via an app, remote or smart-home system
Gently pull on the UltraGlide wand
Push up or pull down with the LiteRise system
Adjust shades with a single pull or push using SoftTouch Motorization
Pull on the beaded loop for easy control
Frequently Asked Questions About Cellular Shades
Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, feature a distinctive structure of interconnected cells that trap air. This design provides excellent insulation—helping regulate indoor temperatures—and offers versatile light control. They’re available in various styles, colors, and opacities to suit both décor and functional preferences.
Privacy depends primarily on the fabric opacity you choose. Sheer or semi-sheer fabrics let in more light but offer less privacy, while semi-opaque or blackout options provide increased privacy and light blocking. The unique honeycomb design also helps reduce shadows and silhouettes from outside, enhancing overall privacy.
Cellular or “cell” sizes commonly range from small (around 3/8″ or 1/2″) to larger options (3/4″ or more). Smaller cells tend to look more proportional on small windows and deliver a sleek, minimal style. Larger cells can offer a bolder aesthetic and might provide a bit more insulation due to their greater volume of trapped air.
Yes. Cellular shades can be installed on most standard doors, including those with windows. An outside mount is typically used, and low-profile hardware or hold-down brackets can keep the shade in place when the door is opened or closed. Always check door handle clearance and measure carefully to ensure a proper fit.
For light cleaning, gently dust or vacuum the shades using a brush attachment. If there are stains or spots, use a mild soap-and-water solution on a cloth or sponge, taking care not to oversaturate the fabric. Some cellular shades can also be professionally cleaned with methods like ultrasonic cleaning, but check the manufacturer’s guidelines before using specialized techniques.