How Cellular Pleated Blinds Help Reduce Noise

Cellular pleated blinds (often known as honeycomb blinds) are constructed with a unique honeycomb structure that creates an additional air gap within the fabric.

• The honeycomb structure forms pockets of trapped air
• Air gaps help disrupt and soften sound waves
• Provides both acoustic and thermal benefits
• Creates a more comfortable internal environment

Whilst no blind can completely remove all sound, cellular pleated blinds can help to noticeably deaden and soften external noise.

Ideal for Noisy Areas

If you live in a particularly noisy location, cellular pleated blinds can help make your home feel calmer and more pleasant.

• Homes near airports
• Properties close to train stations or rail lines
• Houses on busy main roads
• Built-up or high-traffic areas

They won’t eliminate sound completely, but they can reduce the harshness and volume of everyday external noise.

Light Diffusing vs Room Darkening Fabrics

Both fabric types help reduce sound, but room darkening fabrics offer slightly better acoustic performance.

• Light diffusing fabrics soften light and reduce noise
• Room darkening fabrics have a denser weave
• Fewer gaps in the fabric help limit sound transmission
• Both options improve overall comfort

If noise reduction is your priority, room darkening fabrics are typically the better choice.

Fitting for Maximum Noise Reduction

How the blind is installed makes a significant difference to its acoustic performance.

• Best fitted inside the window recess
• Positioned in front of the window handle
• Helps minimise gaps around the edges
• Reduces sound entering around the frame

Perfect Fit cellular blinds sit directly against the glass. While they help reduce sound through the glazing, they do not prevent sound entering around the window frame gaps.

Blind Screen for Enhanced Performance

For even greater noise reduction, a Blind Screen system can be used.

• Incorporates a cellular pleated blind within a full frame
• Frame surrounds the entire window area
• Helps reduce gaps further
• Improves both acoustic and thermal performance

Operating Options & Sizes

• Tension pleated system available for recesses under 1.5 metres wide
• Free-hanging pleated available up to 2 metres wide
• Free-hanging operated via discreet side cord
• Free-hanging pleated can also be motorised
• Motorised option allows simple push-button operation

Noise-Reducing Cellular Pleated Blinds – At a Glance

• Honeycomb structure helps disrupt and soften sound waves
• Improves both acoustic comfort and thermal efficiency
• Ideal for homes near airports, rail lines or busy roads
• Room darkening fabrics offer enhanced noise reduction
• Best fitted inside the window recess to minimise gaps
• Blind Screen option available for improved edge sealing
• Tension pleated up to 1.5m wide
• Free-hanging pleated up to 2m wide
• Motorised option available for effortless operation