How Do Cellular Shades Help Keep Pacific Northwest Homes Comfortable in Winter?
Cellular shades can help Pacific Northwest homes feel more comfortable in winter by creating an insulating layer of trapped air between the window and the room. Also called honeycomb shades, they are a popular choice for homeowners who want insulation, privacy, and light control in one window covering.
At Bindi & Bird, we help homeowners choose custom cellular shades based on their windows, natural light, privacy needs, and the way each room is used.
We have a window covering showroom in Bellingham, Washington, and provide free in-home consultations throughout Whatcom County, Skagit County, and surrounding communities.
What Are Cellular Shades?
Cellular shades are fabric window shades constructed with honeycomb-shaped pockets. Those pockets trap air near the window, creating an additional insulating layer between the glass and the interior of the home.
This makes cellular shades especially well suited to the Pacific Northwest, where homeowners often want to keep rooms comfortable during cool, wet winters while still taking advantage of natural light.
Are Cellular Shades Good for Pacific Northwest Winters?
Yes. Cellular shades are one of the window covering options homeowners often choose when insulation is a priority.
They can be especially helpful for large windows, older windows, bedrooms, living rooms, and areas of the home that tend to feel cooler during winter.
The right cellular shade depends on the window, the room, and how much insulation, privacy, and light control you want.
What Types of Cellular Shades Are Available?
Single Cell Cellular Shades
Single cell shades have one layer of honeycomb pockets. They provide a clean appearance along with insulation, privacy, and light control and work well in many rooms.
Double Cell Cellular Shades
Double cell shades use two layers of air pockets for additional insulation. They can be a good choice for homeowners who place a higher priority on energy efficiency and winter comfort.
Room Darkening Cellular Shades
Room darkening cellular shades reduce incoming light while providing the insulating benefits of the cellular construction. They are especially popular for bedrooms and other rooms where greater light control is important.
Top-Down Bottom-Up Cellular Shades
Top-down bottom-up cellular shades allow you to adjust the shade from both directions. This makes it possible to maintain privacy while allowing natural light into the room.
They are particularly useful during shorter Pacific Northwest winter days when homeowners want privacy without unnecessarily covering the entire window.
Do Cellular Shades Need to Be Custom Measured?
A properly measured cellular shade provides a cleaner fit and helps minimize unnecessary gaps around the window.
During a Bindi & Bird in-home consultation, we measure your windows and help you compare fabrics, colors, cell styles, privacy levels, and light-control options in the room where the shades will actually be installed.
Seeing samples in your own home also makes it easier to see how colors and fabrics look with your flooring, walls, furniture, and natural light.
Where Can You Shop for Cellular Shades Near Bellingham?
Bindi & Bird has a window covering showroom on Cordata Parkway in Bellingham where homeowners can see blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and motorized window covering options in person.
For homeowners who prefer to shop at home, we also offer free in-home design consultations throughout Bellingham, Whatcom County, Skagit County, and surrounding areas.
Our in-home service area includes communities such as Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Birch Bay, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, and other nearby Pacific Northwest communities.
Find the Right Cellular Shades for Your Home
There is no single cellular shade that is right for every window.
A bedroom may need room darkening and privacy, while a living room may benefit more from natural light and top-down bottom-up operation. Larger windows may have different needs than smaller windows.
That is why we prefer to see the windows and the space before making recommendations.
Visit the Bindi & Bird showroom in Bellingham or schedule a free in-home consultation. We’ll bring samples to your home, measure your windows, and help you find cellular shades that fit the way you live.
