Honeycomb shades can not only add a charming accent to your Washington, D.C., home’s windows, but also help to improve its energy efficiency. Thanks to their honeycomb-like structure, from which they derive their name, these shades can help to diffuse exterior light for a calming, warm glow. When combined with their polyester construction, this light diffusion not only looks great, but can help to limit the sun’s effect on the temperature of your home. Honeycomb shades limit solar heat gain, reduce the workload placed on your central air conditioning system, and allow you to enjoy cooler indoor temperatures and potentially decreased energy costs.