# Deluxe Blackout Single Cellular Shades > With more custom options than any other blackout single cellular shade we carry, you will be able to tailor this shade to your every need. The ¾" honeycomb cells form accordion pleats that block light and provide excellent insulation. They are built to last and will hold their shape for many years. - Product page: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/cellular-shades/deluxe-blackout-single-cellular-shades - Category: All Shades › Cellular / Honeycomb Shades - SKU: BLN-DBSCS - Price: $99.36 at 24" wide × 36" high. The price depends on the size and options; the product page prices any configuration. - Rating: 4.67 out of 5 from 721 reviews - Made to order: ships in 5–7 business days, then delivery typically takes 5 business days - Free shipping - Free samples: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/free-samples/cellular-shades - Suggested rooms: Living room, Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Media room, Utility room ## Size Made to the exact width and height ordered, to the nearest 1/8". - Width: 10 1/2" to 120" - Height: 12" to 120" ## Options Prices are what an option adds to a 24" × 36" order; most grow with the size. ### Mount Mount type determines how you will install the blind. Choose inside mount if your blind will be mounted inside the window opening/frame. Choose outside mount if your blind will be mounted outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. - Inside Mount: Inside mount shades are installed inside the window opening. Enter the exact size of the window opening NOT the size of the shade. The factory will make a small deduction from your width to allow space for the hardware and operation. - Outside Mount: Outside mount shades are installed outside the window opening to trim, a wall, or a door. Enter the exact size of the shade you want to order. The factory will make no deductions. ### Lift Type The lift type determines how you raise or lower this product. - SafeLock Cordless: For the SafeLock Cordless Lift system, simply press and hold the button on the bottom rail to raise and lower. Release the button to lock the location in place. - Continuous Cord Loop (+$9.99): Continuous Cord Loop provides a clean look and features a cord that loops around a tensioning mechanism attached to the wall or window frame. Pulling this cord hand over hand in a continuous fashion allows you to easily lift and lower large or heavy shades. - SafeLock Cordless Top Down/Bottom Up (+$57.48): Safelock Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades eliminate the need for lift cords; press and hold the button on the bottom rail to lift the product from the bottom up. Utilize the button on the top rail to lower from the top down. Release the button to lock the location in place. - Battery-Powered Motorized (+$314.78): Efficiently raise and lower your shade with Motorized Lift. Perfect for hard-to-reach windows, a battery-powered remote is all that is needed to lift and lower your shades. - Battery Powered Motorized Top Down/Bottom Up (+$438.03): Efficiently raise and lower your Top Down/Bottom up shade with Motorized Lift. Perfect for hard-to-reach windows, a battery-powered remote is all that is needed to operate your shades. ### Lift Position The location of the lift cords. Offered with: Continuous Cord Loop. - Left: The lift cord location is on the left-hand side. - Right: The lift cord location is on the right-hand side. ### Remote Control Program a remote control to operate your shades individually or in synchronized groups. Offered with: Battery-Powered Motorized, Battery Powered Motorized Top Down/Bottom Up. - No Remote - 15 Channel Remote ### Smart Hub Syncs with Wi-Fi to enable app control and smart home integration. Offered with: Battery-Powered Motorized, Battery Powered Motorized Top Down/Bottom Up. - No Hub - Smart Hub-C ### Installation Type (optional) - Standard Installation: Mount shades using screws and brackets directly into the window frame, wall, or ceiling. - EZ-Mount Installation (+$52.39): Mounts shades using tension-based headrail - no screws or drilling required. ### Door Brackets (Hold Downs) (optional) Door Brackets (Hold downs) secure the window covering to the wall or to a door, limiting the movement of the window covering. For example when a door is opening and closing. These are for outside mounts only. - No Door Brackets: Door Brackets (Hold Downs) are not required for the normal operation of this product. - Yes Door Brackets: These are used when outside mounting to a door. The brackets secure the bottom rail of the blinds to the door in order to prevent swaying. ## Restrictions - Motorized lift on cellular shades is not compatible with the motorized lift on our Solar, Roller, or Zebra Sheer Shades - Continuous Cord Loop will come in 12" increments based on shade height. Cord Loops start at 24" drop. - Side Mount not available for Inside Mount, top mount only - EZ Mount not available for Outside Mount ## Colors 27 colors. ### $ - Essential - Snow - Cream - Sandstone - Oyster - Tumbleweed - Chocolate - Espresso - Harbor Grey - Slate - Storm Cloud - Jet Black - Seaside - Sea Blue ### $$ - Classic (+$77.95) - Creamsicle - Crystal Sand - Silvermist - Steel Alloy - Smokey Gray - Chocolatier - Moonlit Blue - Oceanside - Black Swan ### $$$ - Premier (+$158.95) - Chiffon Pie - Silver Dollar - Worn Bronze - Heavy Metal - It's Thyme ## Highlights - 3/4" Single Cell Layer - SafeLock Cordless Lift System - Smart Option: Motorize - Child & Pet Safety - Privacy - Insulating/Energy Efficient ## Specifications - Min flat space for outside mount: 1 ½ inches - Min depth for inside mount (for SafeLock Cordless and SafeLock Cordless Top Down Bottom Up): 1 ¼ inches (Standard Installation) 3 inches (EZ Mount Installation) - Min depth for inside mount (continuous cord loop): 1 ½ inches (Standard Installation) - Min depth for inside mount (motorized lift): 1 ½ inches (Standard Installation); 3 inches (EZ Mount Installation) - Depth required for flush mount (motorized lift): 2 1/8 inches (Standard Installation); 3 inches (EZ Mount Installation) - Depth required for flush mount (for SafeLock Cordless and SafeLock Cordless Top Down Bottom Up): 2 ¼ inches (Standard Installation); 3 inches (EZ Mount Installation) - Depth required for flush mount (continuous cord loop lift): 2 1/8 inches - Headrail size (for SafeLock Cordless and SafeLock Cordless Top Down Bottom Up): 5/8 inch height x 1 7/8 inches depth - Headrail size (continuous cord loop lift and motorized lift): 1 1/2" height x 2 1/8" depth - Inside Mount Width Deduction: Approximately ¼ inch headrail deduction and 3/8 inch fabric deduction - Outside Mount: Headrail is made at ordered width; Fabric will be approximately 1/8" less - Bottom Rail Size (for SafeLock Cordless and SafeLock Cordless Top Down Bottom Up): ¾" high x 1 ¾" deep - Remote Control Range (Motorized lift): 80 feet - Easy Rechargeable Feature (Motorized Lift): 8.4 volt adapter plugs into standard electrical outlet, has a 13 feet black cord - Battery Lifespan for Motorized Shades: The average battery charge will last 6-12 months - Charger included for Motorized Shades: 1 Charger per 5 shades on an order included*Recharge time on a shade is 5 hours, chargers are not meant to be plugged into the shade long term. ## Description Our Deluxe Cellular shade collection features premium construction, materials and mechanisms to give you the best possible shades for your home. This single cell blackout shade is a top seller for its combination of superior light blocking and outstanding insulation against both heat and cold. Blackout shades are well suited to bedrooms and nurseries to provide serene sleeping conditions, but can be used throughout your home to block harsh sunlight and reduce your heating and cooling costs. Pick the perfect options for your new shade and "cell"-ebrate!! Get to know this shade: - Made-in-the-USA blackout fabric blocks 100% of light from passing through the shade - Single cell blackout fabric has an insulation R-value of 4.8 for superior insulation - "D-cell" fabric structure keeps the pleats on the front of the shade from flattening, providing long-lasting good looks - Shades are made with color-coordinated aluminum rails with matching components - Back side of fabric is white towards the street for a neutral appearance from the outside Why you'll love this shade: - Larger 3/4" pleats provide a balanced, less-busy look, especially in larger windows - Blackout fabric darkens rooms for better sleeping – great for media rooms too - Superior insulating properties can reduce your heating and cooling costs for year-round savings - Wide variety of lift options for any preference and need, including child safe cordless options - Upgrade to cord-free motorized lift for remote-control convenience to operate single shades or groups of shades simultaneously - Connect motorized shades to your home automation system via the optional Smart Hub - Meets all CPSC requirements for child safety Key considerations: - Blackout fabric prevents virtually all light from passing through the shade, however, some light may still enter the room around the shade - Side mount option not available; installation brackets must install to the top of the window casing on inside mounts - This shade connects to home automation systems via Hub-C only. Any Blindster shades that are compatible with Hub-C can be connected to home automation with a single Hub-C device. Shades that are listed with a different version hub cannot be controlled with Hub-C. ## How to measure ### How to Measure: Inside Mount Let's make sure an inside mount will work for your window! Using a metal tape measure, first check if you have sufficient depth: - Measure inside the window opening from the back of the window to the front of the opening where the shade would mount. The depth at the top of the window must be at least 1 1/4" for Safelock Cordless and 3/4" for Continuous Cord Loop and Motorized to mount the brackets. To have a flush mount (meaning the shade is fully recessed in the window opening) the depth must be at least 2 1/4" for Safelock Cordless and 2 1/8" for Continuous Cord Loop and Motorized. If your depth is not sufficient for mounting the brackets, please see our outside mount instructions or consider a different product. - 3" of depth is needed at the top of the window opening if ordering the EZ Mount headrail. How to Measure: Let's start with the Width: - Measure inside of the window opening/frame from left to right to the nearest 1/8" at three places: at the top of the opening, the middle of the opening, and then the bottom of the opening. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the narrowest. If rounding is necessary, round down to the nearest 1/8". That is your ordering width. Now, let's do the Height: - Measure the inside of the window opening/frame from the top of the opening to the bottom of the opening/sill to the nearest 1/8" in three places: on the left-hand side, the middle, and on the right-hand side. Write down all 3 measurements and circle the tallest. That is your ordering height. Note: Always provide us with the actual measurement of the window opening. We will make the necessary deduction of approximately 1/4" to your shade's headrail and 3/8" to the fabric width to allow room for installation and for proper movement of the shade within the window opening. No deductions will be made to your height. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsAfwEgCB9A ### How to Measure: Outside Mount Before you start measuring, decide where above your window opening you want to mount your shade. You will need at least 1" of flat vertical space for Safelock Cordless and 1 1/2" of flat vertical space for Continuous Cord Loop and Motorized above the window to mount the brackets. The shade can be installed directly above the window opening, or higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised. If you have trim around the window, you can mount the shade above the trim, directly on the trim (if you have the required minimum flat space for the brackets), or to the sides of the trim if you do not have enough mounting space above the window or on the trim itself. See the directions below for how you'd like to install your shade. If you do not have sufficient vertical space for mounting the brackets, please see our inside mount instructions or consider a different product. #### Above the Window (No Trim) Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The shade can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. #### Above The Trim Width: - Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance. You can also choose to have the shade the same width as your window trim. - Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width. Height: - Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. The shade can be positioned higher up to give the appearance of a larger window and to have more clear space in the window when the shade is raised. - Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height. Note: We provide complimentary spacer blocks upon request. These go behind the installation brackets to position the shade away from the wall and prevent the shade from hitting the frame. Spacer blocks add an additional 3/8" of depth for installation. #### On The Trim Width: - Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim. That is your ordering width. Height: - Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height. #### Door Mount Width: - Using a metal tape measure, measure left to right from the outside edge of the trim piece that goes around the glass to the other outside edge. That is your ordering width. However, if you have space, it is best to order the shade about 2" wider for better light control. Height: - Consider how far above the window trim piece you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Measure down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below the window trim piece as you used above. That is your ordering height. Note: We carry complimentary hold-downs (door brackets) which can be requested during the ordering process. These should be installed for a successful door mount as they secure the shade at the bottom of the door so that it does not swing when the door opens and closes. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wqNDrVikFY ## How to install - How to Install (PDF): https://cdn.toolfreeblinds.com/site/uploads/products/cellular-shades/deluxe-blackout-single-cellular-shades/documents/BLN-DBSCS-install-instructions.pdf ## Questions & Answers 85 questions from shoppers, answered by Blindster: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/cellular-shades/deluxe-blackout-single-cellular-shades/questions ## Reviews 4.67 out of 5 from 721 reviews. All of them: https://frontend-v3-staging-non-prod.toolfreeblinds.com/shades/cellular-shades/deluxe-blackout-single-cellular-shades/reviews - 5/5, Steffany, 2026-10-09: "The blinds are perfect and were easy to install" - 5/5, Norma, 2026-10-02: "I love the cellular shades! They were super easy to install. The second shade was the incorrect size and there was no problem reordering!" - 5/5, Robert, 2026-09-25: "We purchased a blackout cellular shade with hardware-less installation, and I was able to install it quite quickly. Materials look durable - blackout works as advertised." - 5/5, Luann, 2026-09-22: "Very happy with the ease of installation, looks beautiful. Good experience!" - 5/5, James, 2026-09-14: "Excellent packaging, very clean looking design and easy to install. Motorized function works well, it was easy to pair the remote via bluetooth and it came with the battery already charged. Color matched perfectly and they are a complete blackout."