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Honeycomb shades get their name from the shape of cells they contain which resemble hexagonal honeycomb. This unique design adds insulation to windows when the shades are drawn and retracts smoothly to let in light without compromising its beauty or the view of the outdoors.

Honeycomb shades are available in one to three layers of cells. Each layer improves the shade's ability to block light and increases insulation. The thicker the shades, the higher the energy-saving potential, especially in excessively hot or cold climates.

There are a number of ways to operate cellular shades depending on the specific design, including a pull-cord, a kid-safe cordless design, or the latest "smart" shades which allow users to manipulate their shades at the touch of a remote control or iPhone.

Another Jacksonville summer is fast approaching and with it comes rising temperatures and utility bills. Cooling a house during a hot Jacksonville summer is no easy task. That’s why many Jacksonville homeowners seek to improve their home’s efficiency and reduce their cooling costs as much as possible.

One of the most effective ways to cool a home is by  the amount of sunlight that enters the house on a daily basis. High quality shades for a home’s windows can help keep light out and keep the home cool. Shades have the added benefit of protecting floors, furniture, and other style elements from damaging UV rays.

Protecting your beautiful new window treatments and keeping them looking new require both basic routine maintenance and periodic deeper cleaning. This guide provides basic instructions for maintaining various popular styles of window coverings in the home.

Routine maintenance – Essential periodic maintenance is the first course of action to preserve the optimum appearance of your Jacksonville blinds and other window coverings. Frequent gentle dusting with a manual duster or a vacuum cleaner is recommended for most types of shutters and blinds. Increase the frequency of your cleaning routine as needed.

Winter blows cold through Jacksonville, and if it also blows cold through your living room, you need a way to stop it. Drafts come through walls, around doors and through windows. Windows with single panes and old window treatments can let cold air in, affecting the power of the heater to keep your Jacksonville home warm. Choosing to add insulating window treatments to your home can save you up to 50 percent on your energy costs.

You can fix the problem, even with a small budget, and the solution could eventually pay for itself in the energy savings. You have several options to consider, and all will help you save money on your electric bill while dressing up your windows. For an informed, free consultation, call an All About Blinds installer.

When you consider all of the different window treatment styles on the market, shopping for Jacksonville window shades and blinds is almost like shopping for new clothes. You want to maintain the latest trends and fashions, while still picking out something that is practical and flattering. Window shades are like a good pair of blue jeans, casual in their style, yet loaded with functionality and a dash of flair to top it off. Consider trying out some of the different styles below to determine which one is going to meet your home's specific needs.