Applause shades offer Hunter Douglas quality and style at a very attractive price. Applause Opaques allow total privacy and efficiently block out light while looking fashionable. Colors are backed by white for a uniform appearance on the home's exterior. An occasional vacuuming is all that's needed to keep shades looking fresh. The Applause's soft, flexible nature allows the shades to stack compactly when raised, so they virtually disappear. Every shade is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.A host of extremely popular lifting options provides added safety and convenience, as well as ease of use. Check out the Bottom-Up/Top-Down, EasyRise, and LiteRise (cordless), features. To see matching Vertiglide shades, visit our Vertical Blind Alternatives category or click here. Color shown in picture is Legends Rosebud E3-417.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(33 reviews)
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33 of 33 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Highly recommended,
July 16, 2008
By NewOwner
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"We are extremely pleased with the shades we bought. They were easy to install and look very nice -- clean and neat. The only slight problem is that the bar on the top is slightly wider than the shades themselves, so that there's a 1/4 inch gap on either side of the shades, and light comes through that -- but I don't know how it would be possible to fix that. Overall, we think these blinds are great and wouldn't hesitate to order from blinds.com again."
Review 2 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent decision,
April 9, 2008
By suddu
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"While searching for blinds, I found HD to be the top of line and best quality and style. I did a lot of homework and presently my whole house has Hunter douglas and all my friends and neighbours awe at the blinds everytime, with their literise technology. These particular blinds are installed in my media room, making it completely dark during the day for watching movies. I sometimes work nights and the blinds are helpful to make room completely dark for me to sleep at night. I am very pleased with the blinds as well as blinds.com service."
Review 3 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
good shade, troublesome install,
April 8, 2008
By byslexicfrom Chicago
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
3
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
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Top-down/bottom-up!
"We've always liked the honeycomb shades, and this blackout really does the job well. Top-down/bottom-up is the only way to go for privacy, when you have neighboring buildings as close as ours. My only complaint is the hanging hardware it came with. I did an inside mount, and for a longer shade like mine you have to attach 3 of these plastic hangers. The design of the hangers themselves is the problem; they don't just snap onto the blind, you have to hold it up there and then tighten down this little screw, and getting all three aligned at the same time while holding the shade and trying to use a screwdriver... well, it's not easy. 2 people are recommended if you are going to attempt to do the installation yourself. Other Hunter-Douglas blinds I've ordered since this one have come with a better hanging system, much more like the Bali hangers, where they just snap in and you're done. Other than that, I'm very pleased with the shade itself."
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Homeowner
Review 4 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Smart Buy,
April 6, 2008
By golfer
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Can't beat the quality, appearance and the ease in which to use! We have the cordless top-down/bottom up blinds with room darkening shade. Very easy to install. We bought a new home and used the blinds on 10 windows. We have chosen not to put up any additional window treatments as the blinds alone are a great look! Would recommend to everyone - we are very happy and satisfied with our choice!"
Review 5 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Wow and Customer Service Too!,
April 5, 2008
By UtahLiving
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Wonderful company to deal with and product. I am fully satisfied with every detail of my purchase. Sales reps were knowledgeable, product was exactly what was represented, shipping was quick and well packaged, product was much easier to install than I had anticipated. I am currently awaiting my second order with Blinds.com. I could not recommend any company more than I recommend this company."
Review 6 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Love the Blackout Feature!,
April 4, 2008
By reviewer22
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"I bought this shade for my son's nursery. The blackout feature is great; naptime is nearly as dark as nighttime. I also highly recommend the top-down bottom-up option."
Review 7 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great product!,
April 4, 2008
By Homeowner
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Works great and looks fantastic too! We love the blackout feature and couldn't be happier with the bottom-up/top-down function!"
Review 8 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
April 4, 2008
By wtlbevans
Quality:
4
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Love the bottom-up, top-down feature for privacy. Really good blackout quality and makes for great daytime sleeping for a nightshift worker!"
Review 9 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best blinds ever!,
April 2, 2008
By Wilm
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Very easy to install, light and very clean look. I have purchased several different brands of honeycomb shades throughout my household from different companies and within my most recent house renovation and I have to say these were the best purchase, reasonable prices and efficient delivery! They are durable and I love the light rise cordless which are so user friendly and safe for my children."
Review 10 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
BLACKOUT,
April 2, 2008
By TINA56
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"My husband works swing shift and after working a midnight shift he has to sleep in the mornings. With the blackout blind it blocks 99% of the morning sun making it a lot easier for him to sleep."
Review 11 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Sheer Simplicity,
April 1, 2008
By mountaineerfrom Denver, CO
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"We installed Applause E3 Blinds on six windows in the sanctuary of our church and we are very, very pleased with the final results! These blinds were exceptionally easy to install and look marvelous."
Describe Yourself:
Installer
Review 12 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great for Media Room!,
March 30, 2008
By mph0508
"Easy to install. Blocks all light except around edges. We used to cover a window that was going to have a 100" movie screen cover it, so we had to block direct light coming in. It worked! Only thing was the instructions were not very clear concerning the brackets, so we had to just use common sense."
Review 13 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout,
August 5, 2007
By Narrowfiled56
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"The items were delivered in under a week, and in well protected shipping boxes. Installation was extremely easy - two inside mount brackets for one shade, three for the other one. The shades work great, and are excellent at actually blacking out the bedroom. I highly recommend these."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Great Buy,
March 12, 2007
By cockspur
Quality:
4
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
"Perfect blinds for total blackout. I can now view my television during the daytime."
Review 15 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Top 25 Contributor
EXPERT REVIEW
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Completely blocks out light, as promised,
January 12, 2007
By Goldiefrom Port Washington, WI
Quality:
4
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
"These do the job. They are extremely light weight--the blind almost feels like paper to the touch. The only negative would be that in a wide window like mine, when they are pulled up, they don't draw entirely evenly at the opposite end. Probably better suited for smaller widths. Overall, I liked them though."
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Block out blinds... Love Them,
December 14, 2006
By KRK4TXfrom Houston Texas
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"Building another New House and will add these blinds in all bedrooms and and key areas again!
Great product."
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
The Amount of Blackout Depends on Measuring Well,
November 29, 2006
By themouse020from Cape May County, NJ
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
4
out of 5
Appearance:
4
out of 5
"I was hoping for a total blackout effect with these blinds, and am pretty satisfied. If I ordered them again, I'd ask that the sides not be automatically cut down at the factory, as just a tiny bit less than the window opening is really what needs to be covered to get the best effect. Also be aware that if the blind is not completely recessed, light will seep in through the sides a bit. I'm going to add some flexible foam strips to the side of each window, using them only when I want complete blackout. By the way, the cordless option is worth the extra bucks - really easy to operate and much nicer looking than cords. All in all, a very good product."
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Blackout Cell Shades for Nursery,
November 28, 2006
By Amberdebfrom San Fernando Valley, CA
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"We installed the single cell blackout shades in our baby's nursery and they look great! We love the neutral color and the cordless feature. The blackout shades do block almost all the light which is great for baby daytime naps. The light that does get through is just along the side window edges and could be covered with drapes. The top down feature is wonderful and adds the needed privacy for our large window."
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
Review 19 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
November 27, 2006
By Homeownerfrom HOUSTON, TX
Quality:
5
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"THESE BLINDS WERE PERFECT FOR OUR NURSERY. NAPTIMES WERE A BREEZE FOR THE NEWBORN --- NO SUN CAME THRU AT ALL. THEY WERE JUST AS ATTRACTIVE AS ALL OF THE OTHER BLINDS THAT WE BOUGHT THAT WERE ** NAME BRAND **."
Describe Yourself:
Homeowner
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Applause E3 - 3/4" Single Cell Blackout
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
black out blind review,
November 27, 2006
By Sharon432from Beaverton, OR
Quality:
4
out of 5
Ease of Installation:
5
out of 5
Appearance:
5
out of 5
"We've had the blinds for a year, and up until recently would have given them a 5 star rating across the board, only the plastic piece on each of the strings has cracked (on all 4 blinds). I think my husband called this peice the guard. It says Hunter Douglas on it. Normal opening and closing of the blinds, no small children torquing on them or anything. We are dissapointed but contacting the company to see if we can get replacements."
