Cordless TDBU Honeycomb Cellular Shades
Cordless TDBU Bamboo Woven Wood Shades
Cordless TDBU Pleated Shades
Why Choose Cordless Top Down Bottom Up Shades?
- Child & Pet Safety: A completely cordless system eliminates dangling cords, creating a safer home environment.
- Flexible Privacy: Lower the shade from the top to let in natural light while keeping the bottom closed for privacy.
- Easy to Use: Smooth lift system allows simple adjustments without the hassle of cords.
- Stylish & Functional: Available in a wide range of fabrics, colors, and styles to match your home décor.
Light Control & Versatility
Whether you want light-filtering soft cellular shades for a cozy living room or blackout options for a bedroom, cordless top down bottom up shades adapt to your needs. Adjust them during the day to reduce glare while maintaining privacy, or lower them fully at night for complete coverage.
Perfect for Every Room
These shades are ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, and offices. Their combination of child safety, ease of operation, and elegant design makes them one of the most versatile window treatments available.
Shop Cordless Top Down Bottom Up Shades
Upgrade your home with the style and function of cordless top down bottom up shades. Every shade is custom-made to your measurements and backed by Blinds Chalet’s quality guarantee. Shop our full blinds collection to find the perfect fit for your space today. Also available are custom-made Bali window coverings in an assortment of styles and options.
Blinds Chalet now offers more window shade offerings with both the cordless and top down bottom up options together on the same window blind. Cordless top down bottom up shades offer child safety cordless shades with the privacy option of top down bottom up. Add both the cordless and top down bottom up options together on the same window shade.
Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades – Frequently Asked Questions
What are cordless top-down/bottom-up shades?
These shades let you lower the top for natural light while keeping the bottom closed for privacy—or operate them like a standard shade from the bottom up. The cordless lift removes dangling cords for a clean look and safer operation.
Where do top-down/bottom-up shades work best?
They’re ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, street-level windows, and home offices—anywhere you want daylight without sacrificing privacy. They also help reduce glare on screens while keeping rooms bright.
Do cordless TDBU shades provide blackout or light filtering?
You can choose light-filtering fabrics to soften daylight or blackout fabrics for bedrooms and media spaces. Blackout offers the most privacy and the best light blocking when properly measured and installed.
Are cordless shades safe for homes with children and pets?
Yes. Cordless operation removes free-hanging cords for a safer, cleaner window covering solution. Always follow the installation guide and use any included hold-downs where applicable.
How do I measure for top-down/bottom-up shades?
For inside mount, measure the window opening width at the top, middle, and bottom—use the smallest width. Measure height at left, center, and right—use the largest height. Confirm the mounting depth for the headrail and mid-rail. For outside mount, add coverage to width and height to fully overlap the opening.
Can I install cordless TDBU shades myself?
Most DIYers can install with a tape measure, pencil, drill/driver, and level. Shades mount with low-profile brackets; follow the included instructions for a secure, even lift on both rails.
Do these shades help with temperature and energy efficiency?
Cellular (honeycomb) fabrics can help regulate indoor temperatures by trapping air in their cells, which can make rooms feel more comfortable across seasons while reducing glare and UV exposure.
Are there fabric and color options to match my décor?
Yes—choose from a wide range of colors, textures, and opacities. We recommend ordering free swatches to see how fabrics look with your lighting and finishes before you buy.
What’s the difference between TDBU and day/night shades?
TDBU controls where light enters (top, bottom, or both). Day/Night combines two fabrics (e.g., sheer + blackout) in one shade for quick changes in opacity. Some products offer both features—check the product details.
What if my window is very wide or very tall?
For large windows, consider multiple side-by-side shades or verify size limits in the product specs. Proper mounting and optional support clips help maintain level operation of both rails.
Ready to customize? Shop our Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Shades and request free fabric swatches.
Below is a list of the blinds and shades that are available with the "Cordless TDBU" upgrade. You must select the upgrade when you add the item to your cart. Additional fees will apply for the upgrade.
* Production lead times are only an estimate and does not apply to any colors that are out of stock. Production begins the following business day after ordering. Please allow additional time for shipping.
