Cellular window shades - Page 3

AnikaBrodie · ‎03-10-2010

@Carmie wrote:
@AnikaBrodie How do yours open and close? Do you have cords, no cords.. just push up and pull down or motor operated with a remote control or something else?

@Carmie

Mine have a cord, more like a thin thread. They pull up and down and the thread breaks or goes crooked very easily even though we are gentle with them. We have had to send them for repair several times, first by sending them back to the vendor. Now, we do it ourselves. We paid a lot of $$$ for these shades and they should work like a charm ... they don't!

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Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@AnikaBrodie wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
@AnikaBrodie How do yours open and close? Do you have cords, no cords.. just push up and pull down or motor operated with a remote control or something else?
@Carmie
Mine have a cord, more like a thin thread. They pull up and down and the thread breaks or goes crooked very easily even though we are gentle with them. We have had to send them for repair several times, first by sending them back to the vendor. Now, we do it ourselves. We paid a lot of $$$ for these shades and they should work like a charm ... they don't!

@AnikaBrodie Thanks for the reply. That’s too bad. I am sorry your blinds do this. I wouldn’t like if mine did this, and thankfully, they don’t. I have the blinds with cords and also the type you just push up and pull down.

i only had to get the strings replaced on one blind so far recently, but it was about 9 years old. The strings break and wears out on venetian blinds too. The sun rots most materials and window coverings.

Have a great day.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I have the TDBU-style in two of my bedrooms. They give privacy as well as keep the room from getting cold or hot depending on the season. If they were outdated, I wouldn't care because for me they serve a good purpose.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@millieshops wrote:
@151949 I didn't know about the side-to-side cellulars, so I'll check those out. I know I'm not doing plantation shutters because I did those in my summer apartment (ordinary windows) and as far as I'm concerned, there're not worth all the effort required to keep them dust-free. Also, way too heavy to raise and lower to control the light. I love the look, but not really the shutters.

Also, I'm not doing drapes. I lived through the drapes, the valances, and swags, etc. For me, they're over and done. I want my window treatments as simple as they can be. And especially, as easy to care for as possible. One think I know about being far over 55 is that nothing hard to take care of makes my life better!

I don't think what you are calling shutters and what I call shutters are the same thing because you say they are too heavy to raise/lower. They also aren't hard to dust at all - just close them and run a duster or vacuum dusting attachment over them.I wonder what you had that your calling shutters?

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I have Roman shades throughout the house. Pricey? Yes, very; however, they take the place of all that curtain/valance/sheers/drapes nonsense that I hate. I like non-fussy windows. The purpose of windows is light! I don't like to see them all covered up. The Roman shades are functional, and also give you the right amount of fabric to keep the windows and room from looking stark.

Just another suggestion for those considering a change.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@Abrowneyegirl I love them !! We got them over 10 years ago for a bay window in the living room and a kitchen window. Our bay window overlooks our view, is in three parts, and I didn't want anything to obstruct the view. I had a separate covering made for each section and they are cordless. So, when they are up, they disappear. I made draperies panels for the sides of the window to soften the look.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

A lot depends on what you NEED your window coverings to do for you. Some people have cold drafty windows and need heavy lined drapes to keep warm, some people have too much sun and need to block some of it, some can have their windows wide open without a need for privacy , others live close to neighbors and require privacy.Some people never open the windows , some do as much as the weather will allow. Some live where the temps get down to near zero and some where it gets up over 100. Some folks have a lovely view and don't want to block it - some live with a view of the highway.

Fortunately, there are many choices that serve all the various needs one has in a window dressing. IMO -the very least important criteria is what is trendy. Buy what serves your needs - not what HGTV says you need.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@151949 wrote:
A lot depends on what you NEED your window coverings to do for you. Some people have cold drafty windows and need heavy lined drapes to keep warm, some people have too much sun and need to block some of it, some can have their windows wide open without a need for privacy , others live close to neighbors and require privacy.Some people never open the windows , some do as much as the weather will allow. Some live where the temps get down to near zero and some where it gets up over 100. Some folks have a lovely view and don't want to block it - some live with a view of the highway.
Fortunately, there are many choices that serve all the various needs one has in a window dressing. IMO -the very least important criteria is what is trendy. Buy what serves your needs - not what HGTV says you need.

Good advice.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl. I guess mine are cellular/honeycomb. We got them about five years ago. Didn't know they were for old people. Ours open from the bottom or you can pull them down from the top. I have them open in the daytime and closed at night. I don't have a problem controlling the light. We let it all in.

Yes, these are what we have... and when closed light filters through enough to light up the room. I love them. We bought them about 20 years ago.

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

I have white plantation shutters on three sides of the house and silhouette shades on the lake side so we can enjoy the views. I hated the price of the shutters, and the shades too for that matter, but I would do it all over again. I have no curtains on the main floor of my house and I love it that way. Clean simple lines and great light control. LM