Cellular Shades in Bloomington-Normal, IL
Central Illinois winters are long and the summers get humid, which is why cellular shades are such a popular choice around Bloomington-Normal. The honeycomb cells hold a layer of air at the glass, helping rooms feel more comfortable in older homes near downtown Bloomington and new builds on the edge of Normal alike. At our showroom at 309 Veterans Pkwy in Normal you can compare light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics side by side and try a cordless shade and a motorized one before you decide.
What to know before you choose.
Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, are made of fabric folded into rows of small air pockets. Those pockets slow the flow of heat through the glass, so rooms hold their warmth in January and stay comfortable in July, and they soften outside noise too.
They're one of the most versatile choices for a home: light filtering for living spaces, room darkening for bedrooms, and options that open from the top down so you keep your privacy and still get daylight. We'll help you choose the fabric, pleat size and lift system for each room.
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Where it all started
Bridget and Greg founded The Well Dressed Window right here in Bloomington-Normal in 2008, and the family still runs it today.
A Gallery store on Veterans Pkwy
Our Normal showroom is a Hunter Douglas Gallery® store with displays you can touch and try, including live PowerView® Gen 3 demonstrations.
Which cellular shades are right for your home?
The most choice
Duette® Honeycomb Shades offer the widest range of fabrics, pleat sizes and specialty options, including LightLock® for near-total darkness and Duolite® for two fabrics on one shade.
Everyday efficiency
Applause® Honeycomb Shades bring the same honeycomb comfort in a streamlined collection, a smart pick when you're dressing many windows.
A roller with cells
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades combine a clean roller profile with a curved honeycomb fabric for a modern look.
Duette® Honeycomb Shades
The original honeycomb shade, and still the most energy-efficient.
Learn more about Duette® Honeycomb Shades
Applause® Honeycomb Shades
Honeycomb comfort and efficiency at an approachable price.
Learn more about Applause® Honeycomb Shades
Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades
A roller shade with a soft, curved honeycomb profile.
Learn more about Sonnette® Cellular Roller ShadesFor garages, basements, laundry rooms and guest rooms that rarely get used, Alta brings custom style and fit at a smart, cost-effective level.
Cellular Shades questions from Bloomington-Normal homeowners
Towns we serve
- Bloomington
- Normal
- Towanda
- Hudson
- Downs
- Heyworth
- Le Roy
- El Paso
Which cellular shade works best in a Bloomington-Normal bedroom?
A room-darkening fabric is the usual pick for bedrooms. On drafty or north-facing windows, a double-cell shade adds insulation, and Duette® shades with LightLock® side channels get a room close to fully dark. Your designer can bring samples of each to your home.
Which towns do you serve for cellular shades near Bloomington-Normal?
We bring samples to homes and install cellular shades throughout Bloomington, Normal, Towanda, Hudson, Downs, Heyworth, Le Roy and El Paso. Call our Normal showroom at (309) 275-3165 to book a free consultation.
Do cellular shades really help with energy bills?
They help. The honeycomb cells trap air at the window, which slows heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. How much you notice depends on your windows, the fabric and how you use the shades, and double-cell and room-darkening fabrics insulate the most.
Single cell or double cell?
Single cell suits most rooms. Double cell adds another layer of air for extra insulation, which is worth it on drafty or north-facing windows and in bedrooms.
The Vignette® Modern Roman Shades exceeded our expectations. They add a touch of elegance to the entire room. The fabric Bridget helped me pick out looks perfect in our space. Greg and Nolan installed them quickly and neatly. They helped me install the app and provided me with all the instructions on maintenance and care. Working with Bridget was a great experience. Highly recommended The Well Dressed Window!
Love, love, love the ease of decision making for my new abode. Working with Bridget and Tina made it a breeze. Very knowledgeable gals! Order came in a very timely manner. Appointment set for installation. Installers made a quick, but very thorough installation, and left me a very satisfied customer. I’d highly recommend The Well Dressed Windows to anyone looking for new or updating their window coverings!
Had a wonderful experience! I just put a down payment on my window treatment. This is a family business I so enjoyed working with Bridget. Bridget is an outgoing person that you think you have known her for years. She makes you feel very comfortable and there was never ever any pressure . We went through many books to find the right fabric came up with a design for the window. I felt very relaxed and it was quite fun. I would highly recommend her and her entire staff. Everyone was very delightful to deal with!
We’ve used the Well Dressed Window multiple times for our home, and are always more than pleased with the attention to detail, consultation with the designers and the installations. Taylor helped pick out our latest shades and we could not be more thrilled with how they turned out. Installation was very precise and efficient. We love this business and will continue using them for any window covering needs!
The staff is amazing! Pleasant and thorough … double checking measurements, walking through the process from beginning to the actual installation. We are doing the window treatments in three phases as we are in the middle of remodeling the primary bedroom and bath. No pressure sale … they worked around our remodeling schedule. They did the final measuring for all three phases at one time … saving us $$$. Looking forward to the second and third phases.
We had a broken blind with some other issues (installed by another company). I called TWDW and they were very responsive & eager to help us out. Within a few days our blinds were fixed. They gave us valuable feedback and a plan moving forward. Great people, very kind! We will definitely continue to use them.
Ready for new cellular shades in Bloomington-Normal?
Your designer brings samples of every option to your home, free of charge.
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