Are Pleated Shades Right for Your Home?

07/11/2021

Choosing the right window covering to meet your needs can be difficult thanks to the overwhelming number of choices you might have. Among them are pleated window shades and cellular shades, but what’s the difference between these two choices, and which one might look best in your home? This quick guide can help you tell the difference and find the perfect choice to meet your needs.

Understanding the Difference Between Pleated Shades and Cellular Shades

Both pleated and cellular shades are pretty similar, so if you’re not sure what sets them apart from each other, you’re not alone. These pleated shades for the home both have fairly thin, folded fabric. They both offer diffused light in any room. They also both offer you a much higher level of privacy than you might get with anything else. What makes them different, though, is that cellular shades are constructed in a more complex manner. Pleated shades are simply folded fabric. Cellular shades have a honeycomb construction to help trap air, which can help better insulate your windows. Cellular shades tend to be the energy-efficient shades of choice for many.

Should I Choose Pleated Shades or Cellular Shades?

While both types offer distinct advantages, pleated shades have a perfect place in your home as do cellular shades. Pleated shades tend to work best in living areas like your family room or even your dining room. They also work well in rooms that don’t get any direct sunlight or the heat from that sunlight during the warm summer months. Bathrooms are another great place for pleated shades, as they offer you a bit of natural light along with the privacy you need most.

Cellular shades, on the other hand, work well in rooms that struggle to heat and cool evenly as well as spaces that get the warm afternoon sunlight. Cellular shades can also offer you blackout-like conditions, so they’re ideal in bedrooms where you sometimes need that feature.

Contact Us Today!

If you’re looking for a softer window covering that’s going to look great throughout your home, both pleated shades and cellular shades offer you a great choice. We can help you decide which custom pleated shades might look best in your home with a free in-home consultation or a visit to our showroom. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can connect you with the right window covering!

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