Window Treatments
Top-Down Bottom-Up Shade
Top-down bottom-up shades can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom, or both simultaneously, providing maximum flexibility in balancing privacy with natural light. This innovative operation style allows natural light from above while maintaining privacy below—the best of both worlds.
Particularly valuable in bedrooms, bathrooms, and street-facing windows, this operation style enables configurations impossible with standard shades. Lower the top for stargazing while keeping the bottom raised for privacy, or create any combination that suits the moment.
Key Characteristics
- ✓Adjusts from top or bottom
- ✓Maximum light control
- ✓Privacy with daylight
- ✓Various positions possible
- ✓Popular in cellular shades
- ✓Premium functionality
Types & Variations
Top-down bottom-up cellular
Top-down bottom-up pleated
Top-down bottom-up roman
Cordless TDBU
Motorized TDBU
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Ideal for bathrooms (privacy below, light above), bedrooms (block street views, admit sky light), and ground-floor rooms where privacy and light must both be managed.
💡 Pro Tip
Mark or measure preferred positions for consistent adjustment. Many people find an ideal configuration (bottom up 2/3, top down 6 inches) and recreate it daily—knowing exact measurements speeds the process.