PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Drapery & Valances
Curtains are an elegant and sophisticated window treatment.
Drapery Hardware
Side panels and drapery from Hunter Douglas can serve a variety of purposes, from filtering light to providing UV-protection.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Consumer Financing by Wells Fargo
We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Free Estimates
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Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
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Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
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Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Cellular Shades vs. Blinds
Cellular shades and blinds are two fantastic types of window treatments, each offering distinct features. If you’re in the market for new Hunter Douglas shades or blinds and aren’t sure which to choose, the Design 5 Ltd. team is here to help. Our Hunter Douglas specialists share everything you need to know about cellular shades and blinds to help you make an informed choice.
Comparing Hunter Douglas Blinds and Cellular Shades
People use shades and blinds interchangeably, but they are actually quite different, and knowing what separates them is essential. When choosing window coverings, there are a few significant factors to consider; let’s take a look at them:
- Privacy: Cellular shades come out on top if privacy is a top priority. Blinds have gaps between slats that can compromise your privacy, while cellular shades are a continuous piece of fabric without spaces that anyone might see through.
- Light Control: Blinds take the early lead in this category because they have adjustable slats that offer exceptional light control, but cellular shades won’t go down without a fight. Cellular shades may lack adjustable slats, but they are available in a versatile top-down/bottom-up design or with the Duolite® feature that places an opaque liner behind a sheer shade. You can also upgrade cellular shades with the LightLock® blackout system that uses U-shaped channels to absorb and deflect 99% of unwanted light.
- Durability: Blinds are made using rigid materials, like wood, faux wood, and aluminum. Cellular shades feature lightweight fabric construction. If you have a busy household, blinds may be the better choice.
- Maintenance: Nobody looks forward to cleaning their window coverings, but it must be done. You can wipe the slats of blinds with a soft cloth to remove dust and fingerprints; the solid material is difficult to stain. Your vacuum’s brush attachment can handle everyday dust on cellular shades, but the plot thickens if there’s severe build-up or stains.
- Insulation: Saving energy is good for the planet and your bank account. Blinds offer a decent amount of insulation when the slats are closed, but unparalleled insulation at the window is a cellular shade claim to fame. Duette® Cellular Shades have an innovative honeycomb-like interior that traps air within the pleats, so it can’t pass through or out of your home. Cellular shades also reduce exterior noise, giving you a more tranquil home.
- Aesthetics: This is hands down a draw. Both options fit various interior design styles, including chic, casual, and formal spaces. Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds are perfect for a sleek, contemporary look, while Duette® Cellular Shades bring desirable texture and visual interest to any room. It's up to you which one you would want to bring into your home.
- Operation: Your window treatments have big shoes to fill. They must be attractive, high-performance, and easy to operate. Blinds and cellular shades are compatible with PowerView® Automation, so you can control them with an app, the award-winning Pebble® remote, or voice commands when you sync PowerView® Automation with your smart home system. You can also choose from several user-friendly manual control systems.
Are Hunter Douglas Blinds or Cellular Shades Right for You?
So, which one comes out on top for cellular shades vs. blinds? It may not be the answer you’re hoping for, but…it depends. We can help you determine your wants and needs and compare them to the features of both window treatments to see which fits your home better. Different rooms have different requirements so that you may want both styles.
Cellular Shades and Blinds Near Honolulu, Hawaii
With Hunter Douglas cellular shades and blinds, bring fantastic style to your home’s windows. Design 5 Ltd. has served the community for over 20 years and has built a reputation for outstanding products and exceptional service. We offer motorized window coverings, drapery & valances, and upscale hardware options.
Design 5 Ltd. is happy to serve the entire Island of Oahu, the Kahala area, the Waialae Iki area, and the Hawaii Kai area. Call us today at (808) 955-8111 for a free estimate.