Window shades often force a choice between daylight and darkness. inCustom’s Cordless No-Drill Day and Night Cellular Shade tries to remove that choice by putting two fabric layers into a single shade.
It is the product the brand’s homepage leans on hardest, and it starts from about $30.99 at inCustom for the smallest custom size. This page works from the spec sheet and the brand’s own pages, not from hands-on testing, so each detail below is something the brand states.
The short version is a sensible first order for anyone who wants insulation plus a blackout option, provided you measure carefully and accept the made-to-order return rules. You can see the whole catalog on inCustom’s own site, and that link opens inCustom’s store.
What the Shade Is Built From
The structure is a hexagonal honeycomb, the cellular design this category is known for. Air trapped in the pockets is what gives these shades their insulating reputation.
A built-in aluminum film sits inside the shade. The brand says it is there to block UV rays and to help keep a room’s temperature steady.
The fabric is listed as hydro-entangled non-woven material, which inCustom calls durable, tear-resistant and non-toxic. Those are the brand’s words, and this page has not tested them.
- Structure: hexagonal honeycomb (cellular)
- Fabric: hydro-entangled non-woven, per the product listing
- UV film: built-in aluminum film, said by the brand to block UV rays
- Layers: two, described as light filtering and near-total blackout
- Mounting: triple-track aluminum frame, no drilling
- Cassette: arch-shaped
- Operation: fully cordless, one pull to switch layers
- Price: from about $30.99 at inCustom, smallest custom size
How It Installs and Operates
Two layers sit behind the day and night name. The brand describes one as light filtering and the other as close to full blackout, with a single pull to move between them. The idea is that one shade can cover a bright morning and a dark bedroom without a second product.
Mounting uses a triple-track aluminum frame built so you do not have to drill. At the top, an arch-shaped cassette gives a tidier finish than a bare roller tube.
Operation is fully cordless. The brand presents cordless designs as a way to sidestep the hazard of strangulation that dangling cords can create, which is worth weighing for any room that children or pets use.
Each shade is made to the width and height you type in at checkout, so measuring is the step that deserves the most care. inCustom says a full hardware kit and a video installation guide come with its shades. Keeping a written copy of the numbers you submitted is a sensible habit, in case you ever need to report a sizing problem.
What Stands Out Before You Buy
This product’s page shows no star rating and no review count, which is true of most single listings in the catalog. That makes the spec sheet and the brand’s policies more important than usual.
The closest thing to owner feedback sits on inCustom’s own homepage, where a customer testimonial praises the honeycomb design for insulating well and keeping a room cozy. One quote on the brand’s own site says little about the typical experience.
- In its favor: a lifetime limited warranty, free sample kits, one free remake for sizing mistakes and free shipping to the US and Canada.
- Worth weighing: a thin public review history and a strict returns policy, because every piece is made to order.
The company side is worth a glance too. inCustom calls itself a factory-direct brand that builds each order to measure with no middlemen, and it operates under Hangzhou Xishan Import and Export Co., Ltd, giving South El Monte, California as its US address. It publishes no founder name or founding year, so that part of its story is unconfirmed.
If a large pile of independent reviews matters to you, that gap is real. If low starting prices matter more, the policies covered below soften the risk. inCustom offers free sample kits, so look for them on inCustom’s site, which is where that link opens.
Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
It suits bedrooms and nurseries where darkness and insulation come first, since the brand pairs a blackout layer with a honeycomb build. Cordless operation is worth prioritizing wherever children or pets spend time.
It also suits anyone who would rather not put holes in a wall or window frame, since the mounting is designed for no drilling.
Skip it if you want a big public review base before spending money. Skip it too if you expect to send a shade back just because you changed your mind, because made-to-order items are largely final sale. And skip it for outdoor use: the brand sells a separate outdoor roller shade because none of its indoor fabrics are rated for exposure outside.
How It Stacks Up Against Other Styles
Next to inCustom’s own zebra blinds, the cellular shade is the one with the honeycomb structure that the brand ties to insulation. Zebra blinds trade that for alternating sheer and solid stripes, which let you dial between daylight and privacy. Zebra starting prices run from about $35.99 to about $66.99 at inCustom depending on the model.
Roman shades go a different way. They fold into soft pleats instead of rolling away, which reads more like a curtain. The cordless blackout Roman shade, model LM365, starts from about $33.99 at inCustom and mounts on an aluminum track.
If you like the cellular build but not the dual layer, the top-down bottom-up cellular shade starts at the same price. It lowers from the top for privacy while letting light in below.
Against bigger national retailers, the gap that stands out across inCustom’s whole catalog is review history, which is far smaller. inCustom’s pitch is factory pricing, but this page has not compared prices across retailers, so check whether any savings justify a shorter record. Blinds.com is one benchmark, with a long and documented track record.
Ordering, Shipping and Returns
Think of an order as a timeline. inCustom lists two to five business days to make the shade, then about 7 to 15 days of standard shipping depending on the destination, or 7 to 10 days from dispatch with an expedited option. Delivery to the US and Canada costs nothing and has no order minimum, and the brand says duties, taxes and handling fees are already in the checkout price.
The return rules are the part to read twice. inCustom’s stated rule is that made-to-order pieces are non-returnable unless there is a quality issue or a major error. Even then, customer service must authorize the return first, the item has to be undamaged in its original packaging, and the buyer covers the original shipping cost.
If the problem is your own measuring, Measurement Protection applies instead. It offers a single free remake, not a refund, for each residential order, up to three pieces, and the report needs photos and has to come within 7 days.
The Lifetime Limited Warranty belongs to the original buyer at the original installation address, while commercial installations get 10 years instead of a lifetime. It spans fabric, workmanship and core hardware. Gradual fading from direct sun, installation errors, accidental damage and moisture-related mold are excluded.
FAQ
Does it need drilling?
No. The shade sits on a triple-track aluminum frame, and the whole mounting system is meant to go up without a drill.
Can I try the fabrics first?
Yes, free sample kits with more than 50 fabrics are available. A screen rarely shows true color and texture, so holding swatches up in your own room gives a better read before you commit.
What if I measure wrong?
Report it within 7 days and include photos. Measurement Protection can then cover one free remake for the order, up to three pieces, as a replacement rather than a refund.
Is it a good fit for a child’s room?
It can be, for the adults choosing it. It is fully cordless and has a blackout layer, and the brand frames cordless operation as a way to avoid the hazard that cords can pose.
How should I look after it?
Start with the care label on the shade. The brand’s general guidance for fabrics is a cold, mild wash where washing is suitable, air drying and regular dusting, and fading from long sun exposure falls outside the warranty.
The Verdict
The Day and Night Cellular Shade is a straightforward way into inCustom’s catalog. It packs a honeycomb build, a blackout layer and no-drill mounting into one cordless shade, from about $30.99 at inCustom.
The catch is the thin public review trail and the strict return rules, so measure twice and order samples first. If those trade-offs suit you, browse inCustom’s range on its own site, which is where the link opens.
