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Custom Cellular Shades in Ypsilanti, MI
Cellular honeycomb shades help Ypsilanti’s older homes feel warmer at drafty Victorian windows in winter and cooler under high ceilings in summer. We bring fabrics to your home, measure every window and install them free.
- Insulating honeycomb design
- Cordless & motorized options
- Light filtering or room darkening
- Free measuring & installation
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What they are
Cellular shades for Ypsilanti’s tall, drafty windows
A cellular shade is pleated fabric formed into honeycomb pockets. Those pockets trap air against the glass, adding a layer of insulation that slows heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. That’s what makes them one of the most energy-efficient window treatments available.
Ypsilanti’s older homes are where cellular shades really earn their place. Original wood windows in 19th-century and early 20th-century houses can be drafty, and many still have single panes or old storm windows. Tall Victorian double-hungs put a lot of cold glass in a room, and high ceilings mean warm air drifts up and away. A cellular shade mounted inside the frame helps on those cold January nights, and because it stacks compactly, you keep most of the view and the window’s trim when it’s raised.
Fabrics range from light filtering to blackout, with top-down/bottom-up styles for privacy on street-facing windows and motorization for the tallest openings. As a Hunter Douglas authorized dealer, we bring Duette® honeycomb shades and other cellular lines to compare.
- Single-cell and double-cell honeycomb constructions
- Light filtering, room darkening and blackout fabrics
- Top-down/bottom-up styles for privacy with daylight
Where cellular shades work best
Cellular shades suit almost any room. These are the spots where homeowners love them most.
Bedrooms
Room darkening or blackout fabrics help with early sunrises and light from streetlights.
Living rooms
Light filtering fabrics soften glare on the TV while keeping the room bright.
Drafty or sunny windows
The honeycomb pockets help on cold north windows and hot west-facing ones.
Kids’ rooms & nurseries
Cordless lift systems remove dangling cords, and blackout fabrics help nap time.
Light control, privacy and comfort
What a cellular shade does for a room, window by window.
Soft light control
Choose how much light comes through, from a gentle glow to near total darkness.
Privacy
Top-down/bottom-up shades let you lower the top for daylight while the bottom stays covered.
Energy efficiency
Air trapped in the cells adds insulation at the glass, helping rooms stay comfortable.
UV protection
Shades filter sunlight that can fade floors, furniture and artwork over time.
Operating options & care
Cordless, motorized and easy to care for
Most cellular shades are ordered cordless: you simply push the bottom rail up or pull it down, and it stays where you leave it. For tall or hard-to-reach windows, motorization lets you raise and lower shades with a remote, an app or a schedule. Hunter Douglas PowerView® motorization is available on Duette® shades, and we program it when we install.
Care is simple. Dust with a feather duster or vacuum on low with a brush attachment, and spot clean gently with a damp cloth. Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions for your fabric, and call us if a shade ever stops working the way it should.
- Cordless lift for a clean look and child safety
- Motorized options, including PowerView®
- Light dusting and gentle spot cleaning
Compare with other window treatments
Not sure cellular is right for every room? These are the options homeowners compare most.
Roller Shades
Clean roller and solar shades that cut glare and UV while keeping your outdoor views.
UV & Glare ReductionSee in Your Home
Roman Shades
Soft fabric roman shades in linens and patterns, with optional blackout liners for bedrooms.
Tailored Drapery FoldsSee in Your Home
Cellular shade questions
Answers to what Ypsilanti homeowners ask us most about honeycomb shades.
Will cellular shades help with the drafty original windows in my Ypsilanti house?
They help. The honeycomb pockets add an insulating layer over cold glass, which takes the chill off a room. They work alongside storm windows rather than replacing them.
Can cellular shades fit tall, narrow Victorian windows?
Yes. Cellular shades come in custom sizes for tall, narrow windows, and motorization is available for the tallest ones. We measure at several points, since older openings often vary slightly from top to bottom.
Are cellular shades worth it for energy savings?
Cellular shades are one of the most insulating window treatments because the honeycomb pockets trap air against the glass. How much you notice depends on your windows and how you use the shades, but most homeowners feel the difference at drafty or sunny windows.
What is the difference between single-cell and double-cell shades?
A double-cell shade has two layers of honeycomb pockets, which adds insulation and blocks a little more light. Single-cell shades are lighter and stack slightly smaller. We bring both so you can compare them.
How do I clean cellular shades?
Dust them regularly with a feather duster or a vacuum brush attachment on low. For small spots, dab gently with a damp cloth. Check the care instructions for your fabric before using anything stronger.
Schedule Your Free Shop-At-Home Appointment
Tell us which rooms in your Ypsilanti home feel drafty or too warm and we’ll bring cellular shade fabrics to you.
100% Free & No Obligation
Expert guidance and an itemized quote with no high-pressure sales tactics.
Free Professional Installation
Every quote includes installation by our own in-house installers, plus cleanup.
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Call (734) 999-4021, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm.
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