Cellular shades, also called honeycomb shades, use air-filled cells in the fabric. In a bedroom the main choice is how much light you want: a blackout shade is made to block it, while a light-filtering shade softens it. Cordless shades lift and lower by hand, which keeps the window free of loose cords.
The six shades below cover a lightweight filtering shade, three blackout shades and a no-drill tension-mount shade. Sizes, materials and opacity come from each product’s listing page, and each is listed at one size. We have not used these shades ourselves. Blackout, insulation and noise claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Opacity | Blackout blocks light; semi-sheer filters it |
| Mounting | Inside mount, outside mount or tension mount with no drilling |
| Size | Measure the window width and order the stated fit |
| Control | Free-stop and top-down bottom-up styles change how you open it |
Specs at a Glance
| Shade | Size and opacity | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlindsAvenue | 35 x 48 in; semi-sheer | Polyester, PVC | Inside mount; valance included; spot clean only |
| AOSKY | 34 x 48 in; blackout | Aluminum, polyester | Tension mount, no drill; free-stop; bottom rail handle |
| LazBlinds | 34 x 36 in; blackout (silver-plated layer) | Polyester | Inside or outside mount; spot clean only |
| Joydeco | 34 x 64 in; blackout | Not listed on the page | No drill; top-down bottom-up; inside or outside mount |
| Persilux | 23 x 48 in; blackout | Aluminum, polyester | Brackets and hardware included; aluminum headrail |
| DEZ Furnishings | 29 x 64 in; semi-sheer | Polyester | 1 in cells; outside mount; spot clean only |
The 6 Best Cordless Cellular Shades
1. BlindsAvenue Cordless Cellular Shade
A 35 by 48 inch semi-sheer shade made of polyester and PVC. It uses a free-stop cordless system, so you can pull it down to your window sill, and it comes with mounting hardware, a user manual and a valance.
Suits: a softly lit bedroom window. Strengths: a free-stop system and an included valance. Weaknesses: semi-sheer, not blackout. Skip it if you want a dark room.
View BlindsAvenue Cordless Cellular Shade, White, 35 in W x 48 in H on Amazon
2. AOSKY No Drill Cordless Blackout Cellular Shade
A 34 by 48 inch blackout shade with an aluminum-coated layer and a dual-spring tension mount that the maker says needs no drilling or tools. A bottom rail handle replaces any cord, and a free-stop system holds it at any height.
Suits: renters who want a dark room. Strengths: no drilling and a free-stop handle. Weaknesses: inside mount only. Skip it if your frame is too shallow for a tension fit.
View AOSKY No Drill Cordless Blackout Cellular Shade, White, 34 in W x 48 in H on Amazon
3. LazBlinds Cordless Cellular Shade
A 34 by 36 inch polyester shade with a silver-plated layer inside the cell that the maker says blocks sunlight. The listing gives a 3/5 inch cell structure, inside or outside mounting and a minimum frame depth of about 1 2/5 inches for an inside mount.
Suits: a shorter bedroom window. Strengths: both mounting types and custom sizes offered. Weaknesses: the listing’s opacity field is unclear. Skip it if you need a tall shade.
View LazBlinds Cordless Cellular Shade, White, 34 in W x 36 in H on Amazon
4. Joydeco No Drill Blackout Cordless Cellular Shade
A 34 by 64 inch blackout shade with a tension mount that extends up to 0.76 inch and adjusts with a hex screwdriver. It is a top-down bottom-up design, so you can lower it from the top for light and keep the lower part closed for privacy.
Suits: a tall window where you want daylight and privacy together. Strengths: no drilling and two-way movement. Weaknesses: the page does not list the fabric material. Skip it if you prefer one simple pull.
View Joydeco No Drill Blackout Cordless Cellular Shade, White, 34 in W x 64 in H on Amazon
5. Persilux Custom Blackout Cellular Shade
A 23 by 48 inch ready-made blackout shade with an aluminum headrail and bottom rod. The maker says it is made from recycled materials and uses a spring system the maker puts at 10,000 lifts. Brackets, hardware and an instruction guide come in the box.
Suits: a narrow window. Strengths: weighted rails and full hardware. Weaknesses: the lift figure is the maker’s own. Skip it if you want a no-drill fit.
View Persilux Custom Blackout Cellular Window Shade, White, 23 in W x 48 in H on Amazon
6. DEZ Furnishings Cordless 1 Inch Light Filtering Cellular Shade
A 29 by 64 inch semi-sheer shade made of non-woven polyester with 1 inch cells. It is listed for outside mounting, and the maker says it is customized in the USA and made with recycled materials. Mounting hardware and a manual are included.
Suits: a bedroom that needs privacy without darkness. Strengths: softly filtered light. Weaknesses: not a blackout shade. Skip it if you need a dark room.
Care and Setup
- Measure the window width in more than one spot and use the narrowest figure.
- Check the frame depth the listing asks for before you choose an inside mount.
- Spot clean only, as the listings state for most of these.
- Keep the fabric away from wet cleaners.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ordering a semi-sheer shade and expecting a dark room.
- Skipping the frame depth check for an inside mount.
- Trusting the height label without reading how far the shade can be pulled.
- Choosing a no-drill tension mount for a frame that is out of square.
Cellular Shades FAQ
What does cordless mean?
You raise and lower the shade by hand, using a rail or handle, with no pull cord.
Are all of these blackout?
No. BlindsAvenue and DEZ Furnishings are listed as semi-sheer. The other four are listed as blackout, which is the makers’ own claim.
The Short Version
For a softly lit room, the BlindsAvenue. For a no-drill blackout, the AOSKY. For a short window, the LazBlinds. For daylight and privacy together, the Joydeco. For a narrow window, the Persilux. For filtered light, the DEZ Furnishings.
