Cellular Shades for Central Florida Homes

Most window treatments control light. Cellular shades control heat. The honeycomb cell structure — single or double layer — traps air directly against the glass, creating a thermal barrier that reduces how much heat enters through the window in summer and how much cool air escapes at night. Research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory found homes with cellular shades reduced total cooling energy use by up to 15%. In Central Florida, where cooling runs year-round, that adds up. Double cell shades provide more insulation than single cell — we’ll show you both during your consultation and recommend which configuration makes sense for each window’s sun exposure.

Single cell vs. double cell — which one is right for your windows

Single cell shades have one layer of honeycomb pockets. They insulate well, cost less, and work for most windows in Central Florida — particularly rooms that don’t take direct sun all day. Double cell shades have two stacked layers of cells, providing roughly double the insulation value. The right choice for west- and south-facing windows where afternoon heat gain is the primary problem. We don’t charge the same price for every window — we recommend the right cell type for each window’s specific exposure during your in-home consultation.

Every configuration Bespoke Blinds installs:

Standard cellular shades (cordless) The simplest and most popular configuration. Raise and lower by the bottom rail — no cords, no pull chains. Safe for homes with children and pets. Available in single and double cell.

Top-down/bottom-up Lowers from the top and raises from the bottom independently. The most practical configuration for bedrooms and bathrooms — you get natural light from the upper portion of the window while the lower half stays covered for privacy. Not available in every fabric, so we’ll confirm options during your consultation.

Day & night (dual fabric) Two separate fabric panels in a single headrail — a room-darkening panel and a light-filtering panel, independently operable. Full blackout when you need it, soft daylight when you don’t. Right for bedrooms where you want options throughout the day without two separate window treatments.

Bottom-up Raises from the bottom only. Less common but useful in specific configurations — street-level windows where privacy at the lower portion matters more than the upper view.

Motorized cellular shades Any of the above configurations in a motorized version — remote, app, Alexa, or Google Home. The practical choice for high windows, skylights, and any space where reaching the shade manually is inconvenient. We configure all smart home connections on-site the day of installation.

Slider cellular shades (vertical operation) Designed specifically for sliding glass doors and wide openings. Instead of raising and lowering, these shades slide left and right on a track — same honeycomb energy efficiency in a format that works with how a sliding door actually operates. Available in single and double cell.

Skylight cellular shades Custom-fabricated to your exact skylight dimensions — octagon, hexagon, rectangular, or any shape. Skylights are one of the largest sources of heat gain in a Florida home in summer and heat loss at night. Cellular shades for skylights are the most effective way to control both without blocking the opening entirely. We measure and fabricate to your specific skylight on-site.

Specialty shapes Octagon and hexagon windows. Custom-fabricated to the exact frame dimensions.

Not sure which configuration fits your windows? We’ll assess every window in your home and show you the right options — free in-home consultation, samples in hand.

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