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Top Down Bottom Up: Flexible Light & Privacy Control


Unlike traditional window coverings that only lift from the bottom, Top Down Bottom Up can be adjusted from both the top and bottom. This dual functionality allows you to let natural light enter from above while keeping the lower portion covered for privacy—giving you the best of both worlds.

Key Features of TDBU Shades

  • Custom Light Control: Lower from the top for daylight while reducing glare and keeping views.
  • Enhanced Privacy: Perfect for street-facing windows where you want light without sacrificing seclusion.
  • Energy Efficiency: Many designs feature insulating materials to help regulate indoor temperatures.
  • Design Versatility: Available in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and styles to match any interior.

Where to Use TDBU Shades

  • Living Rooms: Bring in sunlight from above while minimizing glare on TVs or devices.
  • Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Achieve privacy below while keeping spaces bright and airy.
  • Home Offices: Reduce eye strain by managing glare on screens without working in darkness.
  • Open Concept Areas: Maintain brightness and balance across large or shared spaces.

Styling Tips

  • Pair with light filtering fabrics for a soft glow and all-day comfort.
  • Choose blackout options in bedrooms for flexible sleep-friendly conditions.
  • Mix with layered drapery to add depth, elegance, and greater light control.

With Top Down Bottom Up, you can enjoy unmatched flexibility—balancing light, privacy, energy efficiency, and style in every room.

FAQs

Yes. This special design lets you adjust the shade to line up with window mullions, creating a clean and attractive appearance.

These window treatments are ideal if you want privacy at eye level while still allowing daylight to filter in from the top. They’re especially popular for bedrooms, bathrooms, and windows that face the street.

Top-Down Bottom-Up shades give you the ability to move the fabric from both the top and the bottom. You can lower the shade from the top to welcome natural light while keeping the lower part covered for privacy, or raise it from the bottom like a standard shade.

They use two separate lifting systems or mechanisms that allow the top and bottom of the shade to move independently. This design provides greater control over light and privacy.

Yes. Many Top-Down Bottom-Up styles can be custom-made for large windows. Just be sure to check the product details for any maximum size limitations.