7/16 Double Cell Light Filtering Shades
7/16 Double Cell Light Filtering Shades
Twice the honeycomb. Twice the comfort.
Our 7/16" Double Cell Light Filtering Shades pair two rows of honeycomb cells front to back, trapping two separate pockets of air at the glass. That double barrier makes them our most thermally capable light filtering cellular shade, while the compact 7/16" cell keeps the look sleek and finely ribbed rather than bulky.
They also carry fifteen colors, the widest palette in our cellular range, from crisp Snow White through warm Pongee and Ocher to deep Bordeaux, Dark Chocolate, and Black.
Key Features and Benefits
- Double Cell Construction: Two honeycomb layers trap two air pockets, slowing heat transfer through the window far more effectively than a single cell.
- Compact 7/16" Cell: A small, finely scaled honeycomb that delivers the insulation without visual bulk, and stacks tightly when raised.
- Fifteen Colors: Our broadest cellular palette, spanning bright whites, soft neutrals, warm earth tones, and genuinely dark shades.
- Softly Diffused Daylight: Light filtering fabric turns harsh sun into an even glow while keeping the room private during the day.
- Quieter Rooms: The extra air chambers absorb sound, taking the edge off traffic and outside noise.
- UV Protection: Filters the direct sun that fades floors, art, and furnishings.
- White Street-Side Backing: Every color presents the same neutral white outside, keeping your home's exterior uniform.
- Hidden Brackets: Clean installation with no visible hardware.
Why Double Cell Insulates Better
A honeycomb shade works because still air resists heat transfer. Each sealed cell holds a pocket of air between your room and the glass, and heat has to cross it. A single cell gives heat one pocket to cross; a double cell gives it two, plus the extra fabric layers between them.
That deeper thermal buffer matters most where windows lose the most energy: single-pane glass, older aluminum frames, drafty north-facing rooms, and any window that bakes in afternoon sun. If your energy bills or your comfort are the reason you are shopping, this is the construction to choose.
Flexible Operation, Including Very Wide Windows
Available in premium cordless for a clean, child-safe window, or a clutch cord system that comfortably handles larger and heavier shades. Cordless covers widths up to 96", and beyond that the clutch operation takes over, so even a wide picture window stays a single treatment. Top-down/bottom-up is also available if you want daylight at the top while the lower half stays covered.
How It Compares Across Our Cellular Range
| Shade | Construction | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16" Double Cell (this shade) | Two honeycomb layers, light filtering | Insulation, quiet, and the widest color choice |
| 9/16" Single Cell Light Filtering | One larger honeycomb, light filtering | A softer everyday glow with a cleaner cell line |
| 9/16" Single Cell Blackout | One larger honeycomb, opaque | The room needs to be genuinely dark |
Explore the rest of the range on our cellular shades collection page, or compare directly with our 9/16" Classic Single Cell Light Filtering Shades.
What Light Filtering Means Here
These shades diffuse daylight into a soft glow and give you daytime privacy, but they are not blackout. After dark with lights on inside, silhouettes are visible from outside. For bedrooms and nurseries, see our 9/16" Classic Single Cell Blackout Shades.
Fit & Installation
- Custom Made: Built to your exact measurements, with inside or outside mount available.
- Mount Depth: Cordless needs 1 7/8" (2 1/4" flush); continuous cord loop and motorized options require more depth.
- Valance Options: Standard headrail, cassette valance with fabric insert, or a 3" white aluminum fascia.
- Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty on components, with 5-year coverage on motorization.
Available size ranges are confirmed in the configurator above.
Factory-Direct Since 1993
Over 30 years making custom window treatments and shipping them straight from the factory, without showroom markups. Every order includes:
- Free Shipping: Ships freight-free anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States.
- Fast Turnaround: Custom-made and shipped within approximately 7 business days.
Fifteen colors, twice the insulation. Order your free samples, then configure your custom size above.