Honeycomb blinds — also called cellular blinds, or cellular shades — have a distinctive structure: rows of hexagonal cells that trap air against the glass, providing excellent thermal insulation that makes a measurable difference to comfort and energy costs. They help keep rooms cooler in Perth’s hot summers and warmer in winter, and their clean, minimalist appearance suits contemporary homes and apartments beautifully.
At Hay Interiors we offer quality honeycomb blinds specified and installed to suit each window precisely, in both single cell and double cell construction. Unlike our Roman blinds, which are sewn in our Nedlands workroom, cellular blinds are made to our specification by trusted Perth specialists — our value is in expert selection, accurate measuring and professional installation, guided by Annie’s knowledge of what works in Perth homes.
The honeycomb cell structure is what makes these blinds genuinely different from flat alternatives. Each cell traps a layer of air that acts as insulation, slowing heat transfer through the glass in both directions. The practical benefits for Perth homes are real:
The cell structure is where honeycomb blinds do their work, and there are two constructions. Annie supplies both, and which one suits your window depends on what you are asking the blind to do.
Single cell. One row of hexagonal cells, giving a single trapped layer of air. The profile is slimmer, it stacks tighter at the top of the window, and it performs well in most Perth rooms. For a window that gets moderate sun, or where you want the neatest possible stack in a shallow reveal, single cell is usually the sensible choice.
Double cell. Two rows of cells side by side, creating two separate air pockets rather than one. The extra layer improves insulation noticeably, which matters most on west-facing glass, large expanses of window, and rooms that are hard to keep comfortable in February or in July. The trade-off is a slightly deeper stack and a modest increase in cost.
Cell size matters alongside construction. Smaller cells insulate marginally better; larger cells give a more open, airy look. Annie will look at the aspect, the glazing and how the room is used, and tell you where double cell earns its place and where it simply is not needed.
Opacity, colour and motorisation all affect performance and appearance, and Annie guides you through the options alongside the cell construction. Opacity ranges from sheer, giving soft diffused light, through light-filtering to room-darkening and full blockout — the right choice depends on the room’s aspect and how you use it. Colour affects how the blind reads from outside as well as inside, which is worth thinking about on a street-facing window or in an apartment where the building has a consistent external look.
Explore our curtain fabrics library for the broader range of window treatment options Annie draws on — and if insulation is a priority but you also need acoustic performance, our acoustic curtains through our exclusive Western Australian acoustic fabric partnership remain the specialist solution for genuine noise reduction. Cellular blinds offer modest sound softening within a room but are not acoustic treatments in the specialist sense.
Motorised cellular blinds are particularly popular in Perth apartments and contemporary homes with large glazing or high windows. The clean profile of a cellular blind suits motorisation naturally — there are no cords to interrupt the minimalist look, and operation at the touch of a button or via a smart-home system makes managing light and privacy effortless. We use quality Acmeda and Somfy motorisation systems, the same systems that power our motorised curtains and motorised Roman blinds, so a whole home can run on one integrated platform.
Annie advises on whether motorisation genuinely adds value for each window — for small, easily reached windows she’ll tell you honestly if manual operation is the simpler and more cost-effective choice. We measure and install honeycomb blinds across Perth, in homes and apartments alike.
The best way to begin is to visit our showroom in Nedlands. You can explore hundreds of fabric samples, see finished examples, and often watch work happening in the attached workroom. Annie or a member of the team is always happy to talk through possibilities and answer questions.
Alternatively, we can arrange an in-home consultation at a time that suits you. This has the advantage of enabling us to consider your actual windows and provide advice on the best window dressings for your space.
Either way, you will receive honest, expert guidance focused entirely on what is right for your windows and your home.
We look forward to helping you create window furnishings you will love for many years to come.
The honeycomb cells trap a layer of air against the window, slowing heat transfer in both directions — keeping warmth out in summer and in during winter. This can reduce reliance on air conditioning and heating, lowering energy costs over time
They offer some sound softening within a room, but for genuine noise reduction our acoustic curtains, made with specialist acoustic fabric through our exclusive WA partnership, are far more effective. Cellular blinds are an insulation and light-control solution first.
Very much so — their clean, minimalist profile, excellent insulation and motorisation options make them one of the most popular choices for Perth apartments with large glazing and balcony doors.
Single cell blinds have one row of hexagonal cells and a single trapped layer of air. Double cell blinds have two rows side by side, creating two air pockets and noticeably better insulation, at the cost of a slightly deeper stack and a modest increase in price. Annie supplies both and will tell you which suits your window — double cell earns its place on west-facing glass and large expanses of window, while single cell is usually ample elsewhere.
