While some off the shelf cellular blinds may be less expensive than custom made ones, window coverings which are tailored to your specifications can be particularly useful in situations where you have an odd or irregular shaped window or if you’re simply looking for a perfect fit.

Off the shelf, products are limited in color range and styles and are made only to certain sizes.

How the cellular shade is shaped

Honeycomb blinds are comprised of either a single or double layer of cells that can be selected as needed. Additionally, cells can come in different sizes, such as 1”, ½”, ¾”. Therefore, you may be limited in your choice if you are shopping off the shelf styles. A double layer of cells provides a different look than a single layer of cells. 

It also has better insulation qualities if you are looking to keep electricity cost down – it will filter more sunlight in the summer and help keep more warmth in the winter. Blackout cellular honeycomb blinds have a thin aluminum layer that covers the inside of the cell, preventing heat and light from penetrating the cells.

Different warranties for different quality

One of the reasons off the shelf blinds is often cheaper than custom blinds are because they are made in bulk overseas and are not made from scratch but as one long blind and sliced into lengths. 

You risk having an inferior product that may not withstand our local climate and environment. What’s more, typically warranty periods are short and limited in scope meaning that replacement parts are not available when something breaks or is not functioning properly.

Longer warranties on custom blinds mean that parts are available to extend the life of the blind. You may pay a bit more upfront, but that may mean you get a longer lifespan out of your window coverings. Moreover, many custom manufacturers are locally situated here in Canada or in the United States. 

You can, therefore, be more confident that quality and safety standards are adhered to. Local manufacturers also have access to environmentally friendly fabrics that do not emit any harmful chemicals when heated by the sun.

Lift options

Finally, if you’re looking for specialized advice about the particular fit of your shade to a specific window, it will be difficult to get any advice specific to your circumstances. There are several different opening options that are available for this type of shade, such as cordless, top-down/bottom-up, cord lock and cord loop. 

One option may be better than the other for your particular space, so it is good to know what options are available and what works best for your requirements.

The cordless option may be best suited where you have low windows that are within reach of children and where cords can be a hazard. The top-down/bottom-up option is particularly popular in bedrooms where you can have the top portion of the blind open while maintaining privacy for the bottom portion.

Custom made shades are manufactured to your exact window measurement, which means that if you have several windows that are particularly large, small or differently shaped you have options. It also allows you to uniformly dress all your windows in your home.

Ordering, installing and measuring the right way

This product offers a wide range of colors, textures, and designs. Fabric swatches can be brought to your home or ordered online and delivered to you so that you can perfectly match the fabric to your decor. No need to purchase the blind and bring it home to later find out the color or texture is not quite right.

With custom blinds, returns are often not possible since the blind was tailored to your specifications and cannot be utilized by another client. You, therefore, need to be sure that the window areas you’re looking to cover are measured correctly. 

Adding motorization or connecting to home automation systems can also be tricky to install. You may want to consider hiring a professional for measuring and installation services if you’re unsure about what measurements to give or how to install your blinds.

Find the perfect fit for your home

If you’re looking for a unique and customized decorating look to fit perfectly with your style, then custom honeycomb shade blinds are the way to go. Connect with your nearest custom window dressing specialist for specific advice on style, colors and fitting particular to your home.

Not only do window furnishings cover a large space in your home, but you use them almost every day in every part of your home. It is worth shopping around, comparing prices and products in order to determine whether an off the shelf or custom-made product is right for you.