Honeycomb Blinds Sunshine Coast

Energy Efficient Honeycomb Blinds for Comfort, Skylights & Smart Control

Create a more comfortable, energy-efficient home with our Honeycomb Blinds.

At Coverings Sunshine Coast, we offer a premium range of honeycomb (cellular) blinds, with reference imagery and systems from Norman Australia, designed to deliver exceptional insulation, light control and a clean, modern finish.

Featuring a unique cellular structure, honeycomb blinds trap air within their pockets, helping regulate temperature and improve comfort year-round.

Choose from 500 fabric options, 5 cell sizes and a multitude of systems, including the child-safe cordless and motorised lifting options.

SmartFit, Decoflex, and Cordless Top-Down/Bottom Up are just some of the award-winning features within the Portrait range, giving our clients a beautiful solution to just about any lifestyle or light control need.

On this Page:

Features and Benefits
Designed for Skylights & Difficult Windows
How Honeycomb Blinds Work
Light Control Options
Motorisation & Smart Control
Warranty & Quality
What are the benefits of honeycomb blinds?
Do honeycomb blinds help with energy efficiency?
Are honeycomb blinds see-through at night?
Do honeycomb blinds get mouldy?
Do honeycomb blinds get dusty?

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Smartfit

SmartRelease

Decoflex

Light Guard

Day and Night Shades

Palladian Shelf

Special Options

Portrait Honeycomb Special Options

Decoflex

Light Guard

Day and Night Vertical Shade Patio Door

Special Options

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MOTORISATION

DECOFLEX

SMART RELEASE

SMART FIT

HONEYCOMB SMART FIT DUAL SHADE

NEW MOTORISED HONEYCOMB SHADE

Features and Benefits

Child Safe – Cordless options allow for safety in the bedroom, and when paired with the blockout range, translate to undisturbed children. Portrait Honeycomb Shades’ cordless system is certified “Best for Kids™”, with the unique cord release device tested and found to be effective in the prevention of entanglements.
Flame Resistant – For added safety, flame-resistant fabrics are also available.
Needs-Based Design – Discover the innovative design elements to best suit your needs in Portrait’s range:
The Decoflex option offers more effective protection against light, improved room darkening and exceptional privacy.
Eliminate the sag from your horizontal (e.g., skylight) or sloped window with Portrait’s unique designs and technology.
The Light Guard option blocks light leakage between the window reveal and the shade, offering greater temperature and brightness control at any time of the day.
Light Control Options – Maintain cohesiveness in whole house design, but with the flexibility of controlling the light to suit each room with a wide range of opacity options. Sheer, light-filtering fabrics are perfect for communal areas, while darkening fabrics lend extra light and privacy control to bedrooms.
Energy Conscious – By significantly reducing the circulation of indoor and outside air, Honeycomb Shades reduce glass temperature vacuums, creating substantial energy savings and mitigating energy loss. Its unique cellular fabrics create an innovative layer of superior insulation.
Beauty and Function Combined – Designed specifically to solve billowing, creeping and drooping. These systems allow for smoother and more consistent operation without the usual ratcheting noise of conventional pulley systems. A built-in block around the rail system helps to prevent light leakage.

Designed for Skylights & Difficult Windows

Honeycomb blinds are one of the best solutions for skylights and high or hard-to-reach windows.

Their lightweight structure and tensioned system allow them to sit neatly within the frame, making them ideal for:

Skylights and roof windows
Raked or angled windows
High-level glazing
Areas where traditional blinds aren’t practical

They provide effective light control and insulation in spaces that are often exposed to the most heat.

How Honeycomb Blinds Work

Honeycomb blinds feature a unique cellular design, creating pockets of air within the fabric.

This structure acts as an insulating barrier:

Reduces heat transfer through glass
Helps maintain a consistent indoor temperature
Improves energy efficiency across all seasons

This makes them one of the most energy-efficient window covering options available.

Light Control Options

Available in a range of light control levels:

Sheer / light filtering – soft natural light with daytime privacy
Light filtering – diffused light with increased privacy
Blockout – ideal for bedrooms and media rooms

Optional day & night systems allow you to combine both in one blind for complete flexibility.

Motorisation & Smart Control

Honeycomb blinds are ideal for motorisation, particularly for skylights and hard-to-reach windows.

They can be integrated with your home motorisation system, allowing you to:

Control blinds via remote, wall switch or app
Schedule opening and closing throughout the day
Automate skylights for heat control
Integrate with your full home system

Motorisation is especially recommended for skylights and larger installations for ease of use and convenience.

Warranty & Quality

We work with trusted suppliers to ensure long-term performance.

Manufacturer warranties apply across all systems
Typically 5-year warranties on components and mechanisms
Designed for durability and performance
Professionally measured and installed by the Coverings Sunshine Coast team

Choosing the Best Portrait Honeycomb Shade

1. How to choose fabric type

How much UV blockage is needed?

One of the most versatile aspects of Portrait Honeycomb Shades is the ability to choose just how much UV light you allow into your home. Room darkening fabrics significantly block sunlight, while light filtering fabrics such as sheers provide a range of UV transmission. Create soft lighting in any room of the home while maintaining privacy, or block out the sun to ensure a sleep is uninterrupted by light.

Sheer: 49.9% – 71.5% UV Blockage
Light Filtering: 88% – 97% UV Blockage
Room Darkening: 100% UV Blockage

2. How to choose cell size

Small or large? There are five unique honeycomb cell sizes to choose from depending on the look and feel required. Smaller cells offer a traditional pleated shade, enhancing the feeling of comfortability and cosiness of a room. Larger cells impart a more contemporaneous and elegant style, and are particularly suited to larger windows and doors.

Fabric Cell Size: 25mm Single – 45mm Single – 45mm Double – 62mm Single – 62mm Double

3. How to choose opacity

How much light and privacy is needed?

Selecting the opacity of your Portrait Honeycomb Shades is dependent on the amount of light and privacy required in the room, as well as the view you expect to enjoy from each window. Opacity ranges from translucent sheers to room darkening fabrics. Want the room to be as versatile as possible? Choose the Day and Night shades, and pick two fabrics with different opacities for sunlight hours and night time privacy. Opacity is especially important where privacy and blocking light are paramount, such as bedrooms and bathrooms.

4. How to choose insulation

Single or double cell?

Portrait Honeycomb Shades insulate your home from cold during winter and heat in summer. No only does this lower energy costs by helping to maintain the internal ambient temperature, it also reduces your carbon footprint. This innovative design provides two options: single or double celled. For the most effective insulation, double celled honeycomb shades are recommended.

5.How to choose the operating system

How do you want to operate the shade?

Choosing the operating system of your honeycomb shades depends again on the amount of light and privacy you require. A standard bottom up system provides easy functionality, while a fabric stack which can be adjusted both top down and bottom up, is just as simple to use. The latter provides more flexibility in light control, view and privacy.

If dangling cords, child or pet safety is of concern, one of the cordless options available will best suit your needs. For those windows housing larger blinds consider a cord loop or motorised system. Simple corded systems are also available.

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Satisfied customers in the Sunshine Coast

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We dealt with Mel throughout the whole process & it was honestly refreshing to work with someone who genuinely enjoys what they do. Even when we had tricky questions, nothing ever felt like too much trouble. She helped us choose a great flooring option for our new home, sourced specific products we were after & showed excellent product knowledge throughout. The entire process felt easy with clear & consistent communication. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Honeycomb Blinds on the Sunshine Coast

What are the benefits of honeycomb blinds?

Honeycomb blinds, also known as cellular blinds, offer several benefits that make them a popular choice in Sunshine Coast homes. Here’s a snapshot of the advantages on offer:

Energy efficiency: Honeycomb blinds are designed with a unique cellular structure that creates pockets of air, acting as insulation. These air pockets help in regulating the temperature by reducing heat transfer. During the hot summers on the Sunshine Coast, honeycomb blinds can prevent heat from entering your home, keeping it cooler and reducing the need for excessive air conditioning. In colder months, they can help retain warmth by preventing heat loss through windows.

Light control: Honeycomb blinds offer excellent light control options. The cellular design allows you to adjust the blinds to different positions, allowing for various levels of natural light to enter the room. You can enjoy diffused light by partially opening the blinds or creating a blackout effect by closing them completely. This flexibility allows you to customise the lighting conditions to your preference and enhance your comfort.

Privacy: Living in a sunny coastal area may mean having neighbours or passersby in close proximity. Honeycomb blinds offer privacy by blocking the view from the outside while still allowing natural light to filter in. With the ability to adjust the blinds to different positions, you can maintain privacy without sacrificing natural light or visibility completely.

Sound insulation: Honeycomb blinds have sound-absorbing properties due to their cellular structure. They can help reduce external noise from traffic, construction, or other sources, creating a quieter and more peaceful environment inside your home. This can be particularly beneficial if you live in a busy area or near major roads on the Sunshine Coast.

UV protection: The Sunshine Coast is known for its, well… sun, which can lead to fading and damage to furniture, flooring, and other belongings over time. Honeycomb blinds are effective in blocking harmful UV rays from entering your living space. By installing these blinds, you can protect your furnishings, flooring, and artwork from the sun’s damaging effects, helping to prolong their lifespan.

Aesthetic appeal: Honeycomb blinds come in various styles, colours, and fabric options, allowing you to choose a design that complements your interior decor. Whether you prefer a modern, minimalist look or a more traditional style, honeycomb blinds can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of your living space.

Do honeycomb blinds help with energy efficiency?

Yes. Honeycomb blinds are known for their energy efficiency. The unique cellular design of honeycomb blinds creates pockets of trapped air within the cells. These air pockets act as insulators, helping to reduce heat transfer through windows. Here’s how honeycomb blinds contribute to energy efficiency and may help bring spiking energy costs down:

Thermal insulation: The air pockets in honeycomb blinds create a barrier between the window and the interior of your home. This barrier helps to insulate your living space by reducing the amount of heat that can enter or escape through the windows. Honeycomb blinds can prevent the transfer of outdoor heat into your home, keeping it cooler and reducing the reliance on air conditioning. In colder months, they help retain warmth by minimising heat loss.
Solar heat gain reduction: The cellular structure of honeycomb blinds also helps in reducing solar heat gain. When sunlight enters through the windows, honeycomb blinds can block a significant portion of the heat associated with it. By preventing excessive heat from entering your home, honeycomb blinds reduce the workload on your cooling system and contribute to energy savings.
Energy cost savings: By improving the insulation and reducing heat transfer, honeycomb blinds can help reduce your reliance on heating and cooling systems. This can result in energy cost savings over time. With less heat gain during summer and less heat loss during winter, your home’s overall energy consumption can be lowered, leading to potential savings on your utility bills.
Climate control: The energy efficiency of honeycomb blinds also contributes to better climate control within your home. By blocking unwanted heat or cold from outside, these blinds help maintain a more consistent and comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year.

Are honeycomb blinds see-through at night?

Honeycomb blinds can vary in terms of their see-through or privacy properties at night. The level of privacy provided by honeycomb blinds depends on several factors, including the fabric used, the opacity of the material, and the design options you choose. Here are some considerations regarding the see-through capability of honeycomb blinds at night:

Fabric opacity: Honeycomb blinds are available in various fabric opacities, ranging from sheer to semi-opaque and blackout options. Sheer fabrics allow more light and visibility, both during the day and at night. They offer a level of privacy but may still allow some view from the outside when interior lights are on at night. Semi-opaque fabrics strike a balance between privacy and light filtering. They reduce visibility from the outside, but silhouettes may be visible when lights are on inside. Blackout fabrics provide maximum privacy, as they are designed to block out light entirely and prevent any view from outside.

Layering options: Some honeycomb blinds offer the option to add additional layers or dual blinds, allowing for different levels of opacity. This can enhance privacy and light control, especially when using a combination of sheer or semi-opaque blinds with blackout blinds. By adjusting the blinds’ position and layering, you can customise the privacy levels according to your specific needs.

Nighttime lighting: It’s important to consider the impact of interior lighting on the privacy provided by honeycomb blinds at night. When lights are on inside the room, especially during darker hours, it may be easier to see through the blinds from the outside. However, if you have opaque or blackout honeycomb blinds, they will offer better privacy even with interior lighting.

Angle and positioning: The angle at which the honeycomb blinds are positioned can affect their see-through capability at night. Adjusting the blinds to be more parallel to the window can reduce the chances of visibility from the outside. Additionally, if privacy is a concern, it’s advisable to keep the blinds fully closed or consider using additional window treatments like curtains or drapes for added privacy during nighttime.

Do honeycomb blinds get mouldy?

Honeycomb blinds themselves are not prone to mould growth. However, mould can develop in certain conditions if moisture is present. Here are some factors to consider regarding the potential for mould growth on honeycomb blinds:

Moisture exposure: Honeycomb blinds are typically made of polyester or other synthetic materials that are resistant to moisture. However, if the blinds are consistently exposed to high levels of moisture, such as in a bathroom or kitchen with excessive humidity, it can create a conducive environment for mould growth. It’s important to ensure proper ventilation in such areas to minimise the accumulation of moisture.

Cleaning and maintenance: Regular cleaning and maintenance of honeycomb blinds can help prevent mould growth. If the blinds become soiled or stained, it’s essential to clean them properly and promptly. Dust or debris on the blinds can attract moisture and provide a breeding ground for mould.

Condensation: Condensation can occur on windows, especially in areas with significant temperature differences between indoor and outdoor environments. If condensation forms on the windows and comes into contact with the honeycomb blinds, it can potentially lead to moisture retention and mould growth. To minimise condensation, ensure proper insulation and consider using dehumidifiers or moisture-absorbing products in areas prone to condensation.

Surrounding environment: The overall humidity levels and air quality in your home can also affect the potential for mould growth on honeycomb blinds. If your living environment has high humidity or inadequate ventilation, it can contribute to mould development not only on the blinds but also in other areas of your home.

Do honeycomb blinds get dusty?

Like any window covering, honeycomb blinds can accumulate dust over time. However, the degree of dust buildup can vary depending on factors such as the location of the blinds, indoor air quality, and the frequency of cleaning. Here are some considerations regarding dust accumulation on honeycomb blinds:

Location: The location of the honeycomb blinds can impact the amount of dust they attract. Blinds installed near open windows or in areas with high foot traffic may accumulate more dust compared to blinds in less exposed areas.

Indoor air quality: The overall air quality in your home can contribute to the amount of dust that settles on the blinds. Factors such as the presence of pets, smokers, or indoor pollutants can increase dust levels. Regular dusting and cleaning routines can help manage dust accumulation.

Cleaning frequency: The frequency with which you clean the honeycomb blinds can affect the level of dust buildup. Regular dusting or vacuuming of the blinds can help prevent excessive accumulation. It’s advisable to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for cleaning and maintenance.

Dust-attracting surfaces: The fabric or material used for honeycomb blinds can influence their tendency to attract and hold onto dust. Some materials have properties that repel dust, while others may require more frequent cleaning. Consider selecting blinds with fabrics that are designed to resist dust or are easy to clean.