The Hudson is a cellular (honeycomb) freehanging pleated blind from So Easy Blinds, distinguished from standard pleated blinds by its double-layer construction - the two fabric layers trap air in sealed pockets that measurably reduce heat loss through the window. It comes in 16 colourways and carries a from-price of £144.68, which reflects the cellular construction as much as the made-to-measure sizing.

Who it suits

Cellular blinds are the standout choice in the blind category for thermal performance. The sealed air pockets between the two fabric layers reduce convective heat loss in a way no single-layer blind can replicate. This makes the Hudson most useful on windows that face north or are in rooms that feel cold in winter - older properties with single glazing, or houses with larger windows where the glass area is a real contributor to heat loss on the heating bill.

Living rooms, home offices, and bedrooms in those conditions are good candidates. The pleated format stacks compactly when raised, so it does not obstruct much glass on short winter days when you want every bit of available light. That compactness also makes pleated blinds practical for narrower recesses where a Roman blind's folded stack would intrude.

Bathrooms and kitchens are less suitable for this range. The cellular fabric construction is not designed for high-humidity environments, and pleated fabrics are harder to wipe down than a flat roller fabric or venetian slat. For wet rooms, an aluminium venetian or a PVC roller fabric is the more practical option.

The light-control class for the Hudson is not specified by So Easy Blinds in terms that map directly to standard categories (sheer, light-filtering, dimout, blackout). If the blind's opacity is important to your decision - particularly if you need blackout performance for a bedroom - confirm the specific fabric rating with the retailer before ordering.

The colours

16 colours available

Hudson Burgundy (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
Standard
Burgundy Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Fawn (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
Standard
Fawn Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Parchment (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
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Parchment Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Royal Blue (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
Standard
Royal Blue Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Teal (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
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Teal Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Platinum (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
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Platinum Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Slate (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
Standard
Slate Freehanging from £144.68
Hudson Snow (Cellular) Freehanging Pleated Blinds
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Snow Freehanging from £144.68

The eight colours split neatly into neutrals and accents. Parchment and Fawn are warm cream tones. Snow is close to pure white. Platinum is a light-to-mid silver-grey, and Slate is deeper and cooler. These five neutrals form the practical core of the range and will work without conflict against most wall colours and furniture.

Burgundy, Royal Blue, and Teal are the three accent options. Burgundy reads warm and deep; Royal Blue is straightforward and strong; Teal sits between blue and green and suits rooms where a cool-toned accent is wanted on the window. These three are genuinely distinct choices rather than slight variations on a theme. If your room already has a strong palette and you are looking for the blind to complement a specific colour, these provide more useful options than most cellular ranges offer.

Price by your dimensions

Made to measure from £144.68. Check So Easy Blinds for the price at your exact window size.

At £144.68, the Hudson is priced noticeably higher than entry-level single-layer pleated blinds. That gap is consistent with what cellular construction typically costs relative to standard pleated fabric - the engineering of the double layer is the reason for the difference. Made-to-measure pricing scales with the width and drop of your window, so larger windows will cost more proportionately.

How it compares

Against standard pleated blinds, the Hudson's case rests on thermal performance. If your reason for choosing a pleated blind is primarily aesthetic or light-filtering rather than insulation, a single-layer option at a lower from-price will serve the same purpose. The cellular advantage only matters if heat retention is genuinely part of your reasoning.

Against other cellular blinds, the Hudson's colour range is functional but not extensive. Eight colours covers the basics without giving much room for matching specific interior schemes. If a precise colour is important, request a swatch from So Easy Blinds before committing.

For rooms where blackout performance matters, a cellular blind with a rated blackout layer exists in the wider market and would be worth comparing alongside the Hudson.

Fittings for this fabric

The same fabric and blind type is sold in more than one fitting:

  • Standard from £144.68 fixed with drilled brackets
  • Perfect Fit from £156.48 a clip-in frame for UPVC windows and doors

No-drill and clip-in fittings suit UPVC windows and renters, but they cap out at the largest window sizes - check the maximum drop before ordering for a tall window.