Cellular Shades: Cordless, Motorized & Custom Size

Cellular Shades at a glance: Honeycomb-structured window shades that create insulating air pockets while providing privacy and room-darkening coverage.

SunShieldor cordless blackout cellular shade in a contemporary bedroom

What Are Cellular Shades?

Cellular shades fold into a compact stack and use a honeycomb construction that traps a layer of air at the window. This structure can improve comfort near glass and gives the room a soft, understated appearance.

Cordless, Motorized or Custom Size?

Configuration	Best for	Shop
Cordless	Clean manual operation with no hanging cord	Cordless blackout cellular shades
Motorized	Remote-controlled convenience and hard-to-reach windows	Motorized blackout cellular shades
Custom size	Made-to-measure width and height with cordless or motorized control	Custom-size blackout cellular shades

Where Cellular Shades Work Best

Best rooms: bedrooms, nurseries and temperature-sensitive rooms where insulation and privacy are priorities.

Light and privacy: Current SunShieldor cellular products use blackout material. The honeycomb body blocks direct light through the fabric, while installation gaps can still affect edge-light performance.

Standard Size or Made to Measure?

Choose a standard-size product when one of the listed width-and-height combinations fits your window. Choose custom size when you need an exact finished width and height. Measure every window separately and review our window measurement guide before ordering.

Compare Control Types

A cordless shade is operated manually and keeps the window free of hanging cords. A motorized shade uses a rechargeable motor and remote control; Alexa or Google Home control requires a compatible optional smart gateway. See our motorized vs. cordless guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose cellular shades instead of roller shades?

Choose cellular shades when insulating structure and a soft pleated appearance matter. Choose roller shades when you prefer the simplest flat profile.