Which Honeycomb Shade is Right for Me?

ByAltra Home Decor

Architella, Duette, or Applause?

As a Hunter Douglas Gallery in Phoenix, one question we hear frequently is “Which honeycomb shades should I choose, Architella, Duette or Applause?” Let’s take a look at each of these popular Hunter Douglas styles:

alduarchitella_ultraglide_livingroomArchitella Honeycomb Shades

Pick Architella honeycomb shades if you want the highest level of energy efficiency in a window treatment and ultimate protection from UV rays. The collection also offers a deeper color selection with a richer appearance and can stand up better against harsh sunlight. Be sure to ask about the tax credit available on these shades!

Duette 2Duette Honeycomb Shades

Pick Duette honeycomb shades if you are looking for a good energy efficiency window shade with a wider variety of fabrics, pleat sizes and color selection. Duette honeycomb shades continue to be the market leader across the nation and are perfect for specialty shaped windows.

Applause 2Applause Honeycomb Shades

Pick Applause honeycomb shades if you are looking for energy savings at an affordable price but still want the quality of the Hunter Douglas brand. Applause also has a Vintage line that is made from 40% recycled fibers.

Motorize Your Honeycomb Shades

Add motorization options to any of our honeycomb shades for added convenience. We offer the latest in honeycomb shade motorization, including the PowerRise® with Platinum™ Technology battery-powered system that doesn’t require any additional wiring to install.

Child & Pet Safety for your Honeycomb Shades

Safety is top of mind with all our window treatment products. For enhanced child and pet safety, our Honeycomb shades are available with cordless lifting systems, such as LiteRise®, UltraGlide’s retractable cord and EasyRise™ with cord tensioner for enhanced child and pet safety.

Choose Altra Home Decor for Honeycomb Shades in Phoenix

Whichever shade you choose, you can buy with confidence because all our honeycomb shade options are backed by the Hunter Douglas Lifetime Guarantee and Right Choice Promise. Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! Stop by our showroom in Surprise, AZ, serving the greater Phoenix area, to view or full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!

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