Is It Worth It Honeycomb Shades

High-End

Duette Architella Hunter Douglas ⅜-inch CORDLESS Opaque in Classic collection Iced Lemon Dimensions: 36" by 48" Warranty: Lifetime for buyer Is it for you? If you are a stickler for fabric choices, like to shop in stores, and want a simpler installation. About $360; in stores

How It’s Made

A U.S. factory makes cells within cells from nonwoven polyester (outside) and aluminized polyester (inside). Has more of a fabric feel and crisper folds. Top of cordless shade is finished with a fuzzy seal.

Mounting & Care

Brackets mounted inside the window frame hold a fabric-covered aluminum head rail. Shade can be lightly dusted or vacuumed, and spot-cleaned with soapy water.

Energy Savings

Innovative honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb yields 22 percent more insulating power than equivalent single-cell blind, the company says. Metallized core also adds to heat retention.

Budget

ComforTrack Plus Comfortex ⅜-inch Corded blackout double cell in symphony cinnamon Dimensions: 36" by 48" Warranty: Lifetime for buyer Is it for you? If you want to minimize air and light leaks, are comfortable ordering online, and are handy. About $160; blindschalet.com

How It’s Made

At a U.S. plant, paper-like nonwoven polyester with a metallic film backing is formed into a double cell. Shade is slightly bulkier and has plastic side tracks. Fuzzy strips at top and bottom. Continuous loop cord attaches to frame.

Mounting & Care

Inside-mount brackets hold the head rail. Notched shade slides down side tracks held by magnets and self-adhesive foam tape; tracks release for window cleaning. Can be vacuumed, spot-cleaned, or soaked in warm water.

Energy Savings

Two air pockets and metallized lining help insulate. Side tracks act like zippers with a “flex seal” to create a snug fit, cutting this blind’s heat loss in half, says the maker.