Honeycomb & Cellular Shades Ottawa — Premium Energy-Efficient Window Treatments
Ottawa’s Most Intelligent Window Treatment. Beautiful. Insulating. Versatile. Custom Made by Blindstore Ltd.
The Window Treatment That Works as Hard as It Looks Beautiful
In a city where winters regularly plunge below −20°C and summers push above 35°C with the humidex, the window treatment you choose is not just a design decision — it is an energy decision. A comfort decision. A decision that affects your home’s temperature, your energy bills, and the quality of life inside every room, every single day of the year.
No window treatment answers that challenge more intelligently — or more beautifully — than honeycomb cellular shades.
At Blindstore Ltd, we offer Ottawa’s most comprehensive collection of premium honeycomb and cellular shades — in three cell sizes, three opacity levels, multiple operating systems, an extraordinary range of fabrics and colours, and the most advanced functional configurations available anywhere in the Ottawa market. Every shade is custom made to your exact window dimensions and professionally installed by our experienced local team.
If you are looking for a window treatment that combines genuine energy efficiency, exceptional design versatility, and the kind of premium quality that lasts for years — you have found it.
We proudly serve Ottawa, Westboro, Glebe, Rockcliffe, Manotick, Orleans, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Stittsville, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Appleton, Urbandale, Greenboro, and all surrounding communities.
What Are Honeycomb Cellular Shades?
Honeycomb cellular shades are a premium fabric window treatment engineered around one of nature’s most efficient structural designs — the honeycomb. Viewed from the side, the shade reveals a series of individual hexagonal air pockets — cells — running the full width of the shade. These cells trap air between the window glass and your room, creating a continuous insulating barrier that no other rolling window treatment can replicate.
The result is a shade that does something no ordinary blind can do: it actively manages your home’s temperature — keeping heat inside during Ottawa’s long, demanding winters and blocking solar heat from entering during the summer months — while simultaneously delivering beautiful, soft, fabric-quality aesthetics that elevate every room it is installed in.
At Blindstore Ltd, our honeycomb cellular shades are available in three distinct cell sizes — 25mm, 38mm, and 45mm — each engineered for a specific performance level and application. Combined with our range of opacity options, operating systems, and premium fabrics, this gives Ottawa homeowners a genuinely comprehensive cellular shade solution that covers every window, every room, and every need.
Three Cell Sizes — Engineered for Performance
The cell size of a honeycomb shade directly determines how much air it traps, how effectively it insulates, and how it looks on the window. Blindstore Ltd offers three cell sizes — giving Ottawa homeowners the right engineering solution for every application.
25mm Cellular Shades — Sleek, Practical & Water Resistant
The 25mm cell is our most compact and most refined cellular shade profile — a sleek, minimal honeycomb structure that sits elegantly at any window and stacks to an impressively small headrail when raised.
What makes our 25mm cellular shades truly distinctive is the water resistant fabric — a specially engineered material that does not absorb water. Moisture beads on the surface and wipes away cleanly, leaving the fabric completely unaffected. This makes our 25mm cellular shades the ideal window treatment for Ottawa’s high-humidity spaces — bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and any area where moisture, steam, or condensation is a regular presence.
Key features of the 25mm:
- Sleek, minimal profile — compact stack height when raised
- Water resistant fabric — does not absorb moisture
- Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, and humid spaces
- Full opacity range — light filtering, room darkening, and blackout
- Available in the full Blindstore Ltd colour and fabric range
- Single cell construction — excellent everyday insulation performance
- Cordless, safety corded, and motorized options available
For Ottawa homeowners who want cellular shade performance and a premium fabric aesthetic in rooms where moisture resistance is essential — the 25mm is the definitive answer.
38mm Double Cell Cellular Shades — Superior Insulation for Ottawa Homes
The 38mm double cell is our most popular cellular shade for Ottawa’s primary living spaces — a shade that balances generous cell depth, exceptional insulation performance, and a beautifully substantial visual presence at the window.
The double cell construction means two complete layers of honeycomb cells are stacked together within each pleat — doubling the volume of trapped air and creating an insulating barrier of genuine, measurable effectiveness. For Ottawa homeowners dealing with the dual extremes of our climate — frigid winters and hot, humid summers — the 38mm double cell delivers year-round thermal comfort that single cell shades simply cannot match.
Key features of the 38mm double cell:
- Double cell construction — two layers of honeycomb cells, double the insulating air volume
- Up to 40% reduction in winter heat loss through windows
- Up to 78% reduction in solar heat gain in summer — vs bare glass
- Significant contribution to heating and cooling cost savings
- Noise reduction — the double cell structure absorbs sound, reducing outdoor noise intrusion — valuable for Ottawa homes near busy roads
- Full opacity range — light filtering, room darkening, and blackout
- Top-Down / Bottom-Up operating option
- Day and Night dual configuration option
- Cordless, safety corded, and motorized options available
- Premium fabric range — linen, textured, and trending designs
For Ottawa living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, home offices, and any primary living space where energy efficiency and design quality are both priorities — the 38mm double cell is the recommendation of choice.
45mm Double Cell Cellular Shades — Maximum Insulation, Maximum Impact
The 45mm double cell is the pinnacle of the Blindstore Ltd cellular shade collection — our largest, deepest, most thermally powerful cellular shade, delivering the maximum insulation performance available in the honeycomb shade category.
The 45mm cell depth creates a honeycomb structure of extraordinary visual presence and engineering depth. Each double cell pocket traps a larger volume of air than any smaller cell size — creating the most substantial insulating barrier available in a fabric window treatment. For Ottawa’s most exposed windows — large north-facing windows, floor-to-ceiling glazing in rooms with significant heat loss, or south and west-facing windows that receive the most intense summer sun — the 45mm double cell is the engineering solution that performs at the highest possible level.
Key features of the 45mm double cell:
- Maximum cell depth — the largest, deepest honeycomb cell available at Blindstore Ltd
- Maximum insulating air volume — the most thermally effective cellular shade construction
- R-value up to 5.0 — among the highest available in any window treatment
- Up to 80% reduction in summer cooling costs vs unshaded windows
- Up to 40% reduction in winter heating costs vs unshaded windows
- Superior noise reduction — particularly effective in Ottawa homes near busy arterials or in high-density neighbourhoods
- Bold, substantial visual presence — the 45mm honeycomb is visible and architectural from inside the room
- Full opacity range — light filtering, room darkening, and blackout
- Top-Down / Bottom-Up operating option
- Day and Night dual configuration option
- Cordless, safety corded, and motorized options available
- Premium fabric range — linen, textured, and trending designs
For Ottawa homeowners who want the absolute maximum in thermal performance — who take energy efficiency seriously and want window treatments that deliver measurable, year-round results — the 45mm double cell is the uncompromising choice.
The Performance Numbers — Why Double Cell Makes a Difference in Ottawa
Ottawa’s climate is one of the most demanding in Canada for residential window treatments. The data on double cell cellular shade performance — sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy and independent testing — makes the case clearly and compellingly:
| Performance Metric | Single Cell | Double Cell (38mm/45mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Heat gain reduction vs bare glass | Up to 65% | Up to 78% |
| Winter heating cost savings | 5–12% | Up to 40% |
| Summer cooling cost savings | 8–15% | Up to 80% |
| R-value (insulation rating) | ~2.5 | 3.25 – 5.0 |
| Noise reduction | Good | Superior — double the absorption |
| Ideal for Ottawa climate | Good | Exceptional |
For Ottawa homeowners, these numbers translate into real, tangible, measurable improvements in home comfort and energy costs — every winter, every summer, every year that the shades are installed.
The investment in 38mm or 45mm double cell cellular shades from Blindstore Ltd is not just a window treatment purchase. It is a home performance upgrade that pays returns in comfort and energy savings every single day.
Three Opacity Levels — Complete Light Control for Every Room
Blindstore Ltd cellular shades are available in three distinct opacity levels — giving Ottawa homeowners precise control over how much light enters every room, at every time of day.
Light Filtering Cellular Shades
The most open, most luminous option. Light filtering cellular shades allow natural light to pass through the fabric in a soft, diffused, beautifully warm form — eliminating harsh glare and direct sun while filling the room with a gentle, ambient glow. You retain a sense of the outside world. The room feels bright, warm, and naturally lit.
Ideal for: Living rooms, dining rooms, sunrooms, home offices, and any space where natural light is prized and privacy requirements are moderate. Particularly beautiful with our linen and textured fabric options.
Room Darkening Cellular Shades
The most versatile, most universally applicable option. Room darkening cellular shades block the substantial majority of incoming light — creating a significantly dimmed, private environment suitable for bedrooms, nurseries, and media rooms — while still allowing a very soft ambient presence that prevents the room from feeling completely sealed.
Ideal for: Master bedrooms, children’s bedrooms, home offices where screen glare is a concern, and any room where significant light reduction is needed without the absolute completeness of full blackout.
Blackout Cellular Shades
Complete, total, uncompromising darkness. Blackout cellular shades use specially engineered fabric that blocks 100% of light transmission through the material — creating the darkest possible room environment when combined with Blindstore Ltd’s professional precision installation that minimises edge light bleed.
Ideal for: Master bedrooms where complete darkness is essential for quality sleep. Nurseries where Ottawa’s summer sun — rising before 5am — would otherwise disrupt a child’s sleep schedule. Home theatres and media rooms requiring zero ambient light. Shift workers whose sleep schedule runs during daylight hours.
Operating Systems — Six Ways to Control Your Cellular Shades
Blindstore Ltd cellular shades are available in six distinct operating configurations — giving Ottawa homeowners complete freedom to choose the system that best suits their lifestyle, their room, and their family’s needs.
1. Cordless Lift
The cleanest, simplest, most child-safe manual operating system. Simply push the shade up or pull it down to any position — no cords, no wands, no operating mechanisms visible at all. The shade holds at any height through a precision internal tensioning system.
Why Ottawa homeowners love it: Completely cord-free. Child and pet safe. Clean, minimal appearance. Effortless operation. The most popular manual operating choice for family homes across Ottawa.
2. Safety Corded Option
For applications where a cord operating system is preferred — or where the window height or configuration makes cordless push-up operation less practical — Blindstore Ltd offers a safety corded system fully compliant with Canadian child safety standards. The cord is designed with break-away safety features that eliminate entanglement risk while providing smooth, precise shade operation.
Why Ottawa homeowners choose it: Precise positioning control. Practical for high or wide installations. Fully safety compliant. Available across all cell sizes and opacity levels.
3. Top-Down / Bottom-Up
One of the most intelligent and genuinely useful operating features available in any window treatment — and a Blindstore Ltd specialty.
Top-Down / Bottom-Up cellular shades operate from both the top and the bottom of the window simultaneously — and independently. Lower the top of the shade to let natural light flood in from above while the bottom half of the shade remains raised for complete privacy at street level. Raise the bottom for full privacy. Lower from the top for open light. Any combination — any position — at any time.
For Ottawa homes on busy streets, close-proximity neighbourhoods, or ground-floor rooms where street-level privacy is essential without sacrificing natural light — Top-Down / Bottom-Up cellular shades are a transformative solution that no standard blind can replicate.
Ideal for: Ground floor living rooms on busy Ottawa streets. Bathrooms where privacy is essential but natural light is valued. Bedrooms where morning light is desired without exposure. Any room where the view from outside matters as much as the view from inside.
4. Day and Night — 2-in-1 Dual Cellular Shade
The most versatile, most functional, most impressive cellular shade configuration in the Blindstore Ltd collection — and one of the most genuinely innovative window treatment systems available in Ottawa.
The Day and Night dual cellular shade combines two complete cellular shade panels in a single headrail — a light filtering shade and a blackout shade — operating independently on the same window, within the same clean, architectural cassette.
During the day — deploy the light filtering shade for soft, beautiful, energy-efficient natural light with full daytime privacy. In the evening or whenever complete darkness is needed — deploy the blackout shade for total light elimination and complete privacy. Switch between them effortlessly with a single operating system. Store one while the other is in use — or layer both simultaneously for maximum insulation and complete darkness.
This is the window treatment that Ottawa homeowners who have tried every other solution have been waiting for. One headrail. Two complete shades. Every light condition covered. No compromises.
Ideal for: Master bedrooms that need beautiful daytime light and complete nighttime darkness. Home offices that require glare management during working hours and full privacy in the evening. Any room where a single window treatment must perform across the full spectrum of light and privacy needs — from bright morning to complete darkness — without the complexity of a double track system.
5. Motorized Cellular Shades — Smart, Rechargeable, Wireless
For Ottawa homeowners who want the ultimate cellular shade experience, Blindstore Ltd offers premium smart motorization — fully wireless, rechargeable, and intelligently connected.
Fully Wireless & Rechargeable Our motorized cellular shade system is completely cordless and wire-free. No wall wiring. No electrician required. The precision motor is powered by a rechargeable battery system — recharge simply when needed, exactly as you would any modern device. Perfect for Ottawa heritage homes, condominiums, and any room where running new electrical wiring is impractical.
Remote Control Operation A sleek premium remote gives instant, precise control of any shade — raise, lower, or position at any height — silently and effortlessly from anywhere in the room.
Smart App Control Control every motorized cellular shade in your Ottawa home from a single smartphone app — from anywhere in the world. Adjust your living room shades from the kitchen. Close the bedroom shades without leaving your bed.
Scheduled Automation — Perfect for Ottawa’s Climate This is where smart motorized cellular shades become a genuinely intelligent energy management tool for Ottawa homes:
- Program shades to close automatically on south and west-facing windows during peak afternoon sun hours — blocking solar heat gain before it enters the room
- Schedule shades to open each morning to allow passive solar warmth on Ottawa’s cold winter days
- Set shades to close at sunset to retain heat during Ottawa’s long winter evenings
- Create custom scenes — Morning, Away, Movie Night, Sleep — adjusting multiple shades simultaneously
The combination of double cell insulation and smart automation scheduling can produce measurable, significant reductions in Ottawa heating and cooling costs — a window treatment that actively manages your home’s energy performance.
Voice Control Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home — control your cellular shades with simple voice commands as part of your broader smart home ecosystem.
Child & Pet Safe Completely cordless. No operating hazards. The safest possible cellular shade solution for Ottawa family homes.
6. Top-Down / Bottom-Up Motorized
The ultimate configuration — combining the extraordinary flexibility of Top-Down / Bottom-Up operation with the effortless precision of smart motorization. Both the top and bottom of the shade are independently motorized — controlled separately via remote, app, or voice command. Position the top and bottom of the shade at any height, in any combination, at any time, from anywhere.
For Ottawa homes where Top-Down / Bottom-Up operation is desired on large, high, or difficult-to-reach windows, motorized Top-Down / Bottom-Up is the definitive solution.
Premium Fabrics — Where Energy Efficiency Meets Extraordinary Design
At Blindstore Ltd, we believe that a window treatment performing at the highest level of energy efficiency should also look extraordinary. Our cellular shade fabric collection reflects that belief — a carefully curated range of premium textiles that bring genuine design sophistication to the honeycomb shade category.
Linen Cellular Shades
Natural linen fibre woven into a cellular shade fabric of exceptional tactile richness and organic beauty. Linen cellular shades bring warmth, texture, and a quality of natural luxury to any room — particularly beautiful in Ottawa’s traditional and transitional interiors where natural materials are the design language. The linen texture diffuses light with a particularly warm, golden quality that enhances rooms with natural light beautifully.
Textured Cellular Shades
Our textured fabric range brings dimensional surface interest to the cellular shade — subtle weave patterns, tone-on-tone textures, and refined fabric structures that catch the light and add visual depth to the window treatment. For Ottawa homeowners who want a cellular shade that contributes positively to a room’s design rather than simply functioning as a background treatment, our textured collection offers genuine design options.
Trendy Contemporary Fabrics
Our cellular shade collection is continuously updated to reflect the very latest in Canadian interior design trends — seasonal colours, contemporary textures, and on-trend fabric directions that ensure every Blindstore Ltd cellular shade installation looks as current and considered as it performs effectively. We collaborate with leading design experts to ensure our fabric selections are always at the forefront of style.
Water Resistant Fabrics (25mm)
Specially engineered for high-humidity environments — the surface does not absorb water, resists moisture damage, and wipes clean effortlessly. Available exclusively in our 25mm cell size for bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room applications.
Colour Range
The Blindstore Ltd cellular shade collection is available in an extensive palette — from the most delicate, barely-there neutrals to richer, more statement-making tones:
Crisp Neutrals: Brilliant White. Pure Ivory. Warm Cream. Soft Linen. Cool Stone. Warm Tones: Natural Sand. Warm Beige. Soft Taupe. Warm Mushroom. Caramel. Cool Contemporaries: Dove Grey. Silver Mist. Cool Slate. Soft Charcoal. Ice Blue. Statement Colours: Warm Terracotta. Sage Green. Dusty Blue. Rich Graphite. Deep Navy.
Every colour is available across our full range of opacity levels and cell sizes — giving Ottawa homeowners complete freedom to match thermal performance with design direction.
Why Cellular Shades Are Perfect for Ottawa’s Climate
Ottawa experiences some of the most extreme temperature variation of any major Canadian city — and that makes the choice of window treatment more consequential here than almost anywhere else in the country.
Ottawa Winters With temperatures regularly reaching −20°C and below, windows are one of the primary sources of heat loss in Ottawa homes. A single-pane window has an R-value of approximately 1.0. A standard horizontal blind adds almost nothing. Our 38mm and 45mm double cell cellular shades bring R-values of 3.25 to 5.0 to the window — a dramatic improvement that translates directly into less heat escaping, less demand on your heating system, and lower energy bills throughout the long Ottawa winter.
Ottawa Summers Ottawa’s summer sun is intense — particularly on south and west-facing windows that receive direct afternoon sun. Our double cell cellular shades reduce unwanted solar heat gain through windows by up to 78% compared to bare glass — keeping rooms cooler, reducing air conditioning demand, and protecting your home’s interior from UV damage simultaneously.
The Year-Round Calculation The energy savings from premium double cell cellular shades accumulate every single day — winter and summer. Ottawa homeowners consistently report meaningful reductions in heating and cooling costs after installation. Combined with our smart motorization scheduling that actively manages shade position based on the time of day and season, the energy performance of Blindstore Ltd cellular shades is among the most impactful home efficiency upgrades available.
Cellular Shades for Every Room in Your Ottawa Home
Living Rooms & Great Rooms Light filtering or room darkening cellular shades manage Ottawa’s intense summer afternoon sun beautifully — eliminating glare on screens and furniture while maintaining a warm, naturally lit atmosphere. The 38mm or 45mm double cell in a linen or textured fabric adds a quality of premium material warmth that elevates the entire room.
Master Bedrooms Blackout cellular shades — or our Day and Night 2-in-1 configuration — give Ottawa master bedrooms complete light control for every moment of the day. Complete darkness for sleep. Soft filtered light for mornings. Smart motorization allows the transition between both without leaving the bed.
Children’s Bedrooms & Nurseries Ottawa’s summer sun rises before 5am. For parents managing a child’s sleep schedule through the city’s long summer days, blackout cellular shades are essential — and our cordless operating systems ensure complete child safety throughout. The Day and Night configuration gives a nursery both beautiful daytime light and complete nighttime darkness in a single, safe, cord-free treatment.
Home Offices Light filtering cellular shades eliminate screen glare while maintaining the natural light that sustains energy and focus through a working day. The double cell construction also reduces outdoor noise intrusion — valuable for Ottawa home offices in busy neighbourhoods. Smart motorization allows effortless adjustment without interrupting workflow.
Bathrooms & Kitchens Our 25mm water resistant cellular shades are purpose-built for Ottawa’s high-humidity rooms. They provide privacy, light control, and cellular insulation performance — in a fabric that withstands moisture, steam, and condensation completely, and wipes clean effortlessly.
Sunrooms & Four-Season Rooms Ottawa sunrooms receive some of the most intense direct sunlight in any room of the house. Cellular shades manage that intensity with genuine engineering effectiveness — blocking solar heat gain, filtering UV radiation, and maintaining comfortable temperatures throughout the day. With Top-Down / Bottom-Up operation, the light and privacy balance in a sunroom can be adjusted with extraordinary precision throughout the day.
Basements & Media Rooms Blackout cellular shades in a basement or media room deliver the complete darkness that home theatres require — while the double cell insulation helps maintain a consistent temperature in Ottawa’s notoriously variable basement environments.
Why Choose Blindstore Ltd for Cellular Shades in Ottawa
Three Cell Sizes — The Most Comprehensive Ottawa Selection
Most Ottawa retailers carry one or two cell sizes. Blindstore Ltd offers 25mm, 38mm, and 45mm — the complete range, covering every application from slim bathroom installations to maximum-performance great room treatments.
Exclusively Blindstore Ltd — Our Own Brand
Our cellular shades are offered under the Blindstore Ltd brand — products we have selected, tested, and stand behind with complete confidence. Not a third-party brand we simply resell. Our own collection, our own standards, our own warranty.
Every Shade Custom Made to Your Exact Measurements
Not a single cellular shade we install is adapted from a standard size. Every panel is custom manufactured to your precise window dimensions — your exact width, your exact height, your chosen cell size, fabric, colour, and operating system. The result fits your Ottawa window perfectly. Because it was made for it.
The Most Operating Options in Ottawa
Six distinct operating configurations — cordless, safety corded, Top-Down / Bottom-Up, Day and Night 2-in-1, motorized, and motorized Top-Down / Bottom-Up — give Blindstore Ltd clients a level of operating choice that no other Ottawa cellular shade retailer matches.
Free In-Home Consultation Across Ottawa
Our cellular shade consultation is a complete design and planning session at no charge. Our specialist brings cell size samples, fabric swatches, and operating system demonstrations — assessing your windows, your rooms, and your energy goals — and provides a detailed, transparent, no-obligation quote.
Professional Installation — Precision That Matters
Cellular shades perform best when installed with precision — tight to the frame, level, and correctly weighted. Our experienced Ottawa installation team ensures every cellular shade is mounted to the standard that maximises both its thermal performance and its appearance.
Limited Lifetime Warranty on Mechanisms
Every Blindstore Ltd cellular shade installation is backed by our limited lifetime warranty on mechanisms — the strongest warranty commitment in the Ottawa window treatment market. Your investment is protected for the life of your shades.
Free Future Service
Adjustments, maintenance, and minor repairs — at no extra charge, for as long as you own your Blindstore Ltd cellular shades. A commitment that most Ottawa window treatment companies simply do not make.
Honeycomb Cellular Shades Compared
| Feature | 25mm Cellular | 38mm Double Cell | 45mm Double Cell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell construction | Single cell | Double cell | Double cell |
| Water resistant fabric | Yes — exclusive | No | No |
| Insulation performance | Good | Superior | Maximum |
| R-value | ~2.5 | 3.25–4.5 | Up to 5.0 |
| Heat gain reduction | Up to 65% | Up to 78% | Up to 78%+ |
| Noise reduction | Good | Superior | Maximum |
| Visual profile | Sleek and minimal | Balanced | Bold and substantial |
| Best application | Bathrooms, kitchens, humid spaces | Primary living spaces, bedrooms | Large windows, maximum efficiency rooms |
| Top-Down / Bottom-Up | Available | Available | Available |
| Day and Night 2-in-1 | Available | Available | Available |
| Motorization | Available | Available | Available |
Areas We Serve — Cellular Shade Installation Across Ottawa
Blindstore Ltd installs honeycomb and cellular shades throughout Ottawa and the surrounding region. For our full list of service areas, [View all service areas →]
Blindstore Ltd cellular shades are available to homeowners and businesses across Ottawa — including Westboro, Glebe, Rockcliffe, Manotick, Orleans, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Carleton Place, Stittsville, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Appleton, Urbandale, and Greenboro.
Cellular Shades FAQ — Ottawa Homeowners Ask
Are honeycomb cellular shades really energy efficient for Ottawa homes?
Yes — and the data is compelling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, double cell cellular shades can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 40% in winter and reduce unwanted solar heat gain by up to 80% in summer compared to unshaded windows. Our 38mm and 45mm double cell shades achieve R-values between 3.25 and 5.0 — compared to a standard horizontal blind’s R-value of approximately 2.5. For Ottawa’s extreme climate, this is a meaningful, measurable, year-round improvement in home energy performance.
What is the difference between 25mm, 38mm, and 45mm cellular shades?
The cell size determines how much air is trapped within each honeycomb pocket — larger cells trap more air, creating a more substantial insulating barrier. Our 25mm shades feature a slim, refined profile and are available in water resistant fabric — ideal for bathrooms and kitchens. Our 38mm and 45mm shades are double cell constructions — two complete layers of honeycomb cells — delivering superior insulation, noise reduction, and thermal performance for Ottawa’s primary living spaces.
What is a Day and Night 2-in-1 cellular shade?
The Day and Night configuration combines two complete cellular shades — a light filtering shade and a blackout shade — in a single headrail. They operate independently on the same window, allowing you to use either shade at any time. During the day, the light filtering shade provides soft, filtered natural light with daytime privacy. At night, the blackout shade delivers complete darkness and full privacy. One headrail. Two complete shades. Every light condition covered.
How does Top-Down / Bottom-Up operation work?
Top-Down / Bottom-Up allows the shade to be lowered from the top and raised from the bottom independently. You can lower the top portion to let natural light in from above while the bottom remains raised for street-level privacy — or any combination of top and bottom positions. For Ottawa ground-floor rooms on busy streets, it is one of the most practical and genuinely useful operating features available in any window treatment.
Are your cellular shades safe for children and pets?
Yes. Blindstore Ltd offers fully cordless cellular shades — completely free of any dangling cord hazard — as well as safety corded systems that comply fully with Canadian child safety standards. We strongly recommend the cordless option for any room in an Ottawa home where children or pets are present. Our motorized option is also completely cordless and represents the safest possible cellular shade configuration for family homes.
Can cellular shades be used in bathrooms and kitchens?
Yes — our 25mm cellular shades with water resistant fabric are specifically engineered for high-humidity environments. The fabric does not absorb water, resists moisture damage, and wipes clean effortlessly. They provide privacy, light control, and cellular insulation performance in Ottawa bathrooms and kitchens where standard fabric treatments would deteriorate over time.
Are motorized cellular shades available in Ottawa?
Yes. Blindstore Ltd offers smart motorized cellular shades with fully wireless, rechargeable motors — no wall wiring required. Remote control, smartphone app, scheduled automation, and voice control via Alexa and Google Home are all available. Our motorized Top-Down / Bottom-Up configuration is also available for the ultimate in operating precision and convenience.
How do I clean and maintain cellular shades?
Regular light dusting or vacuuming with a soft brush attachment is the most effective routine maintenance. For spot cleaning, use a lightly dampened cloth with gentle dabbing motion — avoid saturating the fabric or rubbing vigorously. Our 25mm water resistant shades can be wiped more firmly with a damp cloth. For any mechanism issues, our free future service covers maintenance support at no extra charge under our limited lifetime warranty on mechanisms.
How long does it take to get custom cellular shades installed in Ottawa?
From confirmed order, custom cellular shades are typically ready for installation within 10 to 15 days. Because our installation team is local to Ottawa, we schedule installation immediately upon product arrival — without the delays common with online retailers and big-box stores. We provide a precise timeline during your free in-home consultation.
Book Your Free Cellular Shade Consultation — Across Ottawa
Step 1 — Contact Blindstore Ltd Call, email, or complete our online form to schedule your free in-home consultation. We serve all Ottawa communities and surrounding areas.
Step 2 — Your In-Home Design & Performance Session Our specialist brings cell size samples in all three sizes, fabric swatches from our full collection, and operating system demonstrations. We assess your windows, discuss your energy goals and light control needs, and help you identify the perfect cellular shade solution for every room.
Step 3 — Your Complete Custom Quote A detailed, itemized, fully transparent quote — cell size, fabric, opacity, operating system, and professional installation. Every cost is clear. Nothing is hidden.
Step 4 — Custom Fabrication & Expert Installation Your cellular shades are custom manufactured to your exact window dimensions and installed by our experienced team to the highest standard — ensuring both the best possible appearance and the best possible thermal performance.
Contact Blindstore Ltd — Ottawa’s Cellular Shade Specialists
Blindstore Ltd 2047 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario
- (613)-627-3032
- info@blindstore.ca
- www.blindstore
Serving Ottawa — Westboro · Glebe · Rockcliffe · Manotick · Orleans · Kanata · Nepean · Barrhaven · Carleton Place · Stittsville · Arnprior · Smiths Falls · Appleton · Urbandale · Greenboro — and all surrounding Eastern Ontario communities.
Blindstore Ltd — Ottawa’s Honeycomb & Cellular Shade Specialists. 25mm Water Resistant · 38mm Double Cell · 45mm Double Cell. Light Filtering · Room Darkening · Blackout. Cordless · Safety Corded · Top-Down/Bottom-Up · Day & Night · Motorized. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Free Future Service. All Custom Made. All Professionally Installed.