Top Down Bottom Up Shades for Light & Privacy
Glowing natural light with adjustable privacy. Top Down Bottom Up shades allow you to lower the top of the shade just enough to brighten the room while keeping direct sunlight and heat at bay. Enjoy the privacy you need without sacrificing natural light. This versatile feature is available with energy efficient window treatments, the timeless style of roman shades, and the light-filtering beauty of woven woods. Schedule an in-home consultation to learn more.
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Features
Top Down Bottom Up shades are an especially popular window covering solution for bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices, and street-facing windows.
- Privacy is protected while natural light enters
- Comfortable indoor temperatures are maintained
- Interiors are protected from direct sunlight and harsh UV rays
Top Down Bottom Up shades allow you to maintain the atmosphere of your home while controlling harsh sunlight, UV exposure, and privacy. The adjustable design supports productivity and comfort by shielding heat while still welcoming natural light. These shades are designed to balance daylight, privacy, and comfort throughout your home.
Top Down Shade Options:
Daylighting with Top Down Shades
Natural light illuminates your home while the rest of the window remains covered. That’s what’s possible with Top Down shades. As light enters, it streams across the ceiling, brightening the entire room. The need for artificial lighting decreases, while the mood-enhancing atmosphere increases. Glare is blocked from disrupting screens, and direct sunlight stays out of your eyes.
Privacy without Blocking Light
We all need privacy—no matter where you are in your home. But choosing between privacy and darkness can feel like an uncomfortable sacrifice. With the Top Down feature, you don’t have to choose. Lower the top just enough to invite sky views and natural light, while the rest of the window remains covered. It’s the best of both worlds for your lifestyle.
Custom Adjustments for Everyday Comfort
You want the brightness offered by sunlight—but not glare on your computer screen or direct rays in your eyes. The solution? Top Down shades. This feature allows you to customize the atmosphere of your home with precision. Each window can be positioned independently, giving you the benefits of natural light, privacy, UV protection, and energy efficiency—without frustration.
The Details of the Design: FAQ for Top Down Bottom Up Shades
Can you explain what Top Down Bottom Up shades are?
Top Down Bottom Up shades are window shades that can be lowered from the top and raised from the bottom independently. This design allows natural light to enter while maintaining privacy.
Which window treatment collections offer the Top Down Bottom Up feature?
The Top Down Bottom Up feature is commonly available on cellular shades, select roman shades, and woven wood styles. Availability depends on the specific collection and fabric selected.
What spaces do Top Down Bottom Up shades work well in?
Top Down Bottom Up shades are ideal for rooms that need both daylight and privacy, such as bathroom window privacy, bedrooms, home offices, and living rooms.
Do Top Down Bottom Up shades offer cordless or child safe options?
Yes. Most Top Down Bottom Up shades are available with cordless and motorized operating systems that meet current child safety standards.
Are Top Down Bottom Up shades room darkening?
Yes. Many collections offer light-filtering and room-darkening fabric options, allowing you to control how much light enters the space.
Are Top Down Bottom Up shades motorized?
Yes. Motorization is available on many Top Down Bottom Up shades and can be controlled by remote, smartphone app, or integrated smart home systems.
Are Top Down Bottom Up shades energy efficient?
Yes. Energy efficient window treatments can still allow natural light to enter your home. Cellular shades and light-filtering fabrics diffuse sunlight while insulating the window, and top down bottom up designs let light in from above without increasing heat or glare.
What kind of investment are Top Down Bottom Up shades?
Pricing varies based on window size, fabric choice, and operating features such as motorization. A free in-home design consultation provides an accurate quote based on exact measurements.
What is the typical lead time for custom Top Down Bottom Up shades?
Lead times vary by product and season, but most orders average about 4–6 weeks. Your designer can provide a more specific timeline during your consultation.
Are Top Down Bottom Up shades suitable for specialty windows?
Top Down Bottom Up shades are typically designed for standard rectangular windows. Specialty windows may be possible, but professional measurements are required to confirm the best fit.