Vertical Cellular Shades are a sleek, energy-efficient option for sliding glass doors, large windows, and room dividers. Their honeycomb design helps insulate wide openings, filter light, and provide privacy, while cordless operation and smooth side-to-side movement create a clean, modern look.
Fabric Options – Choose from Light Filtering, Room Darkening, Sheer, Semi-sheer, and Flame Retardant options. This allows you to tailor your shade for privacy, ambiance, or greater light control depending on the room and the amount of sun exposure.
Draw and Stack Options – Select the configuration that best fits your opening and traffic flow. Options include left stack, right stack, center stack, split draw, and DuoShade. Split draw opens from the center and stacks evenly on both sides, while DuoShade allows different opacities on the left and right sides as long as the cell size matches.
Cell Sizes – Available in a variety of different sizes, Vertical Cellular Shades offer flexibility in both style and performance. Different cell sizes can influence the look of the shade and the depth requirements for mounting.
Valance and Coordinated Components – Every shade includes a sleek aluminum valance. The headrail is always white, while the side rails, handles, and valance are color-coordinated with the selected components for a polished finish.
Handle Placement – Standard handle height ranges from 42” to 52” from the bottom of the moving rail. Custom handle height is available for shades for shorter shades, offering added convenience based on window size and user preference.
Light Control and Privacy – The right fabric opacity makes all the difference. Light Filtering and Sheer options help soften daylight, while Room Darkening fabrics are better suited for stronger light control and increased privacy.
Best for Sliding Doors and Large Openings – Vertical Cellular Shades are ideal for wide openings that need side-to-side movement. Their gliding track system supports smooth daily use and easy access through sliding glass doors.
Minimal Stack for Better Views – One of the standout benefits of this product is its compact stack, leaving your view largely unaffected.
Cordless Operation for a Cleaner Look – With no operating cords, these shades provide a safer option for homes with children and pets while maintaining a more streamlined appearance.
Mounting Requirements Matter – Inside and outside mount options are available, but required depth and clearance vary by cell size. Larger cells require greater mounting depth for a proper flush fit. Your design consultant can help you measure and find the best fit for your space.
Sliding Glass Doors
Vertical Cellular Shades are a natural fit for sliding patio doors because they move side to side with the opening and maintain easy access. They also help soften harsh sunlight and improve privacy without overwhelming the space. The patio-door page identifies vertical and cellular solutions as strong options for sliding glass doors and high-traffic openings.
Large Windows
For expansive windows, these shades deliver a clean, tailored look while helping reduce glare and improve comfort. Their minimal stack helps preserve the view when open.
Room Dividers
Because they are designed for wide vertical openings, Vertical Cellular Shades can also be used as stylish room dividers, offering flexible privacy and light control between spaces.
Living Rooms and Great Rooms
In large gathering spaces, these shades provide a soft, finished look while helping manage daylight and reduce heat gain through oversized windows and doors.
Bedrooms with Large Openings
For bedrooms with patio access or wide windows, Room Darkening fabric options can increase privacy and help create a more restful environment.
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Vertical Cellular Shades are honeycomb shades designed for vertical openings like sliding glass doors, large windows, and room dividers. They operate side to side on a top track instead of raising and lowering like standard horizontal cellular shades.
Yes. They are specifically designed for side-to-side openings and are an excellent option for sliding glass doors because they glide smoothly, stack compactly, and offer privacy, light control, and insulation.
Yes. They are available in select Light Filtering, Room Darkening, Sheer, Semi-sheer, and Flame Retardant fabric options, depending on the collection.
Available configurations include left stack, right stack, center stack, split draw, and DuoShade. Split draw and DuoShade also feature magnetic closure.
Yes. DuoShade allows different opacities on the left and right sides, such as Light Filtering on one side and Room Darkening on the other, as long as both sides use the same cell size.
es. Vertical Cellular Shades feature cordless operation, which creates a cleaner appearance and makes them a better choice for homes with children and pets.
Yes. Inside mount and outside mount are both available, but depth and clearance requirements depend on the selected cell size.
