Duette® Shade Features
- Energy-Efficient Cellular Insulation
- Top-Down Bottom-Up Light & Privacy Control
- LightLock™ Room-Darkening System
- Duolite® Dual Shades for Flexible Light Control
- Sound-Absorbing Cellular Design
- Custom Options for Arched & Angled Windows
- TrackGlide™ for Tilt-Turn Windows & Doors
- Options for Large Windows
Duette® Honeycomb Shades offer one of the most versatile collections of cellular shades from Hunter Douglas. Their insulating honeycomb construction helps reduce heat transfer at the window, while advanced options provide customized solutions for privacy, room darkening, specialty windows, large expanses of glass and more. Explore our energy-efficient window treatment solutions to learn more about improving comfort at the window.
Duette® vs Applause® Honeycomb Shades
Duette® Honeycomb Shades are the premium cellular shade collection from Hunter Douglas. Compared with Applause® Honeycomb Shades, Duette offers a broader selection of fabrics, advanced insulation options and specialty features such as LightLock®, TrackGlide™, ClearView® and expanded window configurations.
Solutions for Every Window
Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be customized for a wide range of window types and needs, from large windows and sliding glass doors to energy-efficient and room-darkening solutions.
Serious Upgrade: Automation
Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be customized with PowerView® Automation for motorized shades, giving you convenient control of light and privacy throughout the day.
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Advanced Features & Design Options
Customize Duette® Honeycomb Shades with advanced options for challenging windows, room darkening, flexible light control and enhanced outdoor views.

Duette® Shades for Challenging Windows
One of the advantages of Duette® Honeycomb Shades is their versatility for windows and doors that can be difficult to cover. Specialty configurations are available for arched and angled windows, skylights, tilt-turn windows, French doors, sliding glass doors and other unique openings.
For tilt-turn windows and select doors, the TrackGlide™ system uses a slim track that adheres directly to the glass, allowing the shade to move with the window without drilling into the frame. TrackGlide™ can be customized with room-darkening fabrics, top-down bottom-up control and cordless operation.
Duette® shades can also be tailored for specialty-shaped windows and skylights. For sliding glass doors and wide openings, Duette® Vertiglide™ brings the insulating cellular design to a vertical shade that moves smoothly from side to side.

LightLock® Blackout System
For bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms where exceptional room darkening is a priority, Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be customized with the LightLock® system. U-shaped side channels overlap the shade fabric to help prevent light from entering around the edges, creating a significantly darker room than standard blackout shades.
LightLock® combines this enhanced light control with the insulating cellular construction of Duette® shades, helping create a more comfortable environment for sleeping, relaxing or watching a screen. Explore our room-darkening window treatment solutions to discover additional ways to control incoming light.

Light Control & Privacy Options
Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be customized for different levels of natural light and privacy, with fabrics ranging from light filtering to room darkening. For even greater flexibility, Duolite® combines two fabrics in a single shade, allowing you to switch between softly filtered light and increased privacy or darkness throughout the day.
A Duolite® dual shade system pairs a light-filtering or sheer fabric with a room-darkening fabric, giving you two levels of light control at the same window. It’s an ideal option for bedrooms, living spaces and other rooms where lighting needs change from morning to night.
Duette® shades are also available with top-down bottom-up operation, allowing you to lower the shade from the top to bring in natural light while keeping the lower portion of the window covered for privacy. This makes it especially useful for bathrooms, bedrooms, street-facing windows and other spaces where you want daylight without exposing the entire window.

ClearView® Fabrics for Enhanced Views
ClearView® fabrics offer a more open view through select Duette® Honeycomb Shades while still providing filtered natural light and daytime privacy. The sheer cellular fabric reduces the visual barrier at the window, making it easier to enjoy outdoor views when the shade is lowered.
This option is especially well suited for living rooms, kitchens and other spaces where maintaining a connection to the outdoors is important. ClearView® fabrics can also help diffuse harsh sunlight and reduce glare while preserving the clean, insulating cellular design of Duette® shades.
Learn more about ClearView® window shade technology and the Hunter Douglas collections available with this fabric option.
Popular Fabrics
Architella® Alexa Journal
Alustra® Architella® Leela Inspire
Architella® India Silk Arani
Architella® Batiste Bamboo Volcanic Ash
Architella® Macon™ Black Label
Duette® Honeycomb Shades FAQ
What are Duette honeycomb shades?
Duette® Honeycomb Shades are a premium cellular shade collection from Hunter Douglas. The shades feature a unique honeycomb-shaped cellular structure that traps air within the fabric, creating an insulating barrier at the window. This design helps regulate indoor temperatures while providing excellent light control and privacy.
Are honeycomb shades energy efficient?
Yes. Honeycomb shades, also known as cellular shades, are among the most energy-efficient window treatments available. Their cellular construction traps air at the window to help reduce heat transfer, supporting a more comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year. Looking for cellular roller shades? Explore Sonnette® Cellular Roller Shades.
What is the difference between honeycomb shades and cellular shades?
Honeycomb shades and cellular shades are two names for the same type of window treatment. Both use fabric cells that trap air at the window to provide insulation, light control and privacy. Duette® is Hunter Douglas’ premium honeycomb shade collection, with advanced options for light control, specialty windows and automation.
Do Duette shades reduce heat in California homes?
Yes. Duette® Honeycomb Shades can help reduce heat transfer at the window, making them especially useful during hot Northern California summers. Their insulating cellular construction creates a barrier between the room and the glass, helping maintain more comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the day.
Can Duette shades be motorized?
Yes. Duette® Honeycomb Shades can be equipped with Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation. This motorized system allows you to adjust your shades with a remote, smartphone app, or integrated smart home system for convenient control of light, privacy, and comfort.
Are Duette honeycomb shades available in blackout options?
Yes. Duette® Honeycomb Shades are available in light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics, with LightLock® available for enhanced room darkening. The LightLock® system uses U-shaped side channels that overlap the shade fabric to help prevent light from entering around the edges, creating a significantly darker room. It’s an excellent option for bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms where reducing incoming light is a priority.
How much do Duette® Honeycomb Shades cost?
Duette® Honeycomb Shades are custom made, so pricing varies based on window size, fabric, operating system and optional features such as PowerView® Automation, LightLock® or Duolite®. California Window Fashions provides personalized pricing based on your windows and selected options during a complimentary design consultation.
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