The Popular Honeycomb Shade
There are so many styles of window treatments to select from, and, at Ross Howard Designs serving the greater Dallas area, we know how overwhelming it can be. To learn more about the popular styles available, talk to one of our trained consultants, or read on to learn more about the honeycomb shad and see if it’s the right choice for your window needs.
Benefits of Honeycomb Shades
One of the best products on the market today is the honeycomb shade. Honeycomb shades have long been applauded for energy efficiency, shape, and overall visual appeal, but they also offer beauty and functionality at the window. Its pockets trap the cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter. The shade also provides privacy when lowered, giving the space a softer feeling. Honeycomb shades come in hundreds of colors and textures, and in fabrics with opacities from sheer, semi-sheer, and opaque to semi-opaque and finally blackout. The backing for each shade is white to the outside, providing great curb appeal while still allowing for the option of having different fabric colors on the inside. Operating options include retractable cord, cordless, and remote control for child and pet safety.
Honeycomb Shades Can Be Horizontal or Vertical
Hunter Douglas, the leader in window fashions developed the first honeycomb shade back in the 80s. Consumers loved the new Duette® window treatment, but they wanted coordinating honeycomb shades for their sliding and patio doors. Hunter Douglas’s answer was to turn the honeycomb fabric vertical and create a single headrail track. That’s how Vertiglide™ was born. Regardless of how big the opening is, when totally open, the stacking is only 5”.
Energy Efficiency and Honeycomb Shades
Energy costs keep rising, and without proper window treatments, you can lose up to 50% of your home’s heating and cooling energy out the window. That is why it is important to treat your windows as a “function” first and as a “decorative” treatment second. Honeycomb shades are available in 3/8”, ¾” and 1¼” single, double, or triple cell size for greater energy efficiency, so if you want to save on your utility bills, consider honeycomb.
Honeycomb Shades in the Dallas, Irving TX Areas
Ross Howard Designs has been a Dallas area leader in Hunter Douglas window coverings, interior design, and wallpaper since 1981. We offer personalized service you’ll only find with a locally owned store. Stop by our newly expanded Hunter Douglas Gallery location to see over 70 functional window covering displays, including the latest in Platinum technology automation systems. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments, or for a free in-store consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book.
