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Custom Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades

Natural Light Without Compromising On Privacy

What Are Top Down Bottom Up Shades?

Top-down bottom-up shades are a type of window covering that lets you control the light and privacy in a room easily. You can move the shades from the top down or from the bottom up. This means you can let in sunlight from the top while keeping the bottom part covered for privacy, or you can lift them from the bottom like regular shades to let in more light or block it out completely.

If you prefer a cleaner look, cordless top-down bottom-up shades are available. They don’t have any cords, making them safe and tidy, especially in homes with kids or pets. You can get these shades custom-sized to fit any window and choose from different colors to match your room’s decor.

Putting these shades up is easy, needing just a few simple tools. They can fit any window size and come with adjustable parts to make sure they fit well inside your window frame. Whether you have small or large windows, these shades are great for controlling how much light you want in your room and keeping your space private and stylish.

Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with UltraGlide operation and Top-Down Bottom Up light filtering design for Colorado homes
Hunter Douglas Provenance Woven Wood Shades with EasyRise operation and Top-Down Bottom-Up light filtering design for Colorado homes

Benefits of Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades

At AIM, we understand that finding the right window treatments is about blending style with functionality. That’s why we love top-down bottom-up shades.

Here’s why they could be a great choice for your home:

  1. More Privacy: These shades let you control your privacy better than regular shades. You can lower them from the top, letting in light while keeping the bottom part closed. This means you can enjoy sunlight without worrying about neighbors peeking in.
  2. Better Light Control: With top-down bottom-up shades, you decide how much light you want in your room. Lower the top to brighten things up, or raise the bottom to reduce glare, all while keeping your space just how you like it.
  3. Save on Energy Bills: These shades can help you cut down on your heating and cooling costs. By adjusting them to block or allow sunlight, you can keep your room cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
  4. Enjoy the View: Want to keep your view but still control how much light comes in? These shades let you do just that. Lower them from the top to see out without lifting the whole shade.
  5. Boost Your Home’s Value: Installing quality shades like these can make your home more attractive to potential buyers if you ever decide to sell. They’re a small change that can make a big impression.

Browse Products That Work As Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades

Hunter Douglas Duette Cellular Shades with LiteRise cordless operation, Top-Down Bottom-Up design, and light filtering fabric for Colorado homes
Duette® Cellular Shades
Duette® Cellular Shades are renowned for their efficiency and style. These shades feature a unique honeycomb construction that creates air pockets to help insulate your home from heat and cold. This results in more comfortable room temperatures throughout the year and reduced energy costs. Available in a wide range of colors and textures, Duette® Cellular Shades can be customized to fit any room's design scheme, from total blackout for bedrooms to light filtering that adds a soft touch to living spaces.
Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with LiteRise, Top-Down Bottom-Up, and Light Filtering Fabric for Castle Rock Home
Applause® Cellular Shades
Applause® Cellular Shades offer many of the same benefits as other cellular shades in a practical, versatile design. With top-down bottom-up operation, you can let natural light in from above while maintaining privacy below. These shades are ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, and street-facing windows. Choose from a variety of fabrics to create your ideal level of light control and privacy. For bedrooms and other spaces where better sleep is important, room-darkening fabrics can help block most outside light while you rest.
Hunter Douglas and Carole Fabrics Alustra Woven Textures Roman Shades with coordinating Curtains, Drapes, and Side Panels, light filtering with Bottom Up operation and PowerView automation
Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades
Alustra® Woven Textures® Roman Shades bring refined texture and elevated style to top-down bottom-up window treatments. The soft fabric folds add depth and warmth to your windows, while optional liners provide greater privacy and light control. With sophisticated fabrics and a tailored Roman shade appearance, these shades are a great fit for Colorado homeowners seeking flexible functionality with a more designer-focused finish.
Roman Shades and Natural Materials for windows in Colorado homes
Vignette® Roman Shades
Vignette® Roman Shades provide a clean, consistent look with beautifully contoured folds. Unlike traditional Roman shades, these do not expose any rear cords, making them safer for homes with children and pets. Vignette® shades are available in a range of luxurious fabrics and colors, offering a modern solution that can meet diverse aesthetic preferences and functional needs. For those needing darker room conditions, optional blackout linings can be added to enhance room darkening and privacy.
Provenance Woven Wood Shades with UltraGlide, Top-Down Bottom-Up, and Light Filtering features for Fort Collins home
Provenance® Woven Wood Shades
Provenance® Woven Wood Shades are crafted from natural woods, reeds, bamboo, and grasses, giving your space a touch of organic beauty. These eco-friendly shades bring a warm, inviting texture to any room and are available in various weave styles to allow for light control and privacy customization. To make these shades more versatile across different needs for privacy and light blocking, they can be outfitted with a blackout liner, making them ideal for use in all areas of the home, including bedrooms and media rooms.
Hunter Douglas Applause Cellular Shades with LiteRise cordless operation and Top-Down Bottom-Up light filtering design for Colorado homes

Top-Down Bottom-Up FAQ’s

Top down bottom up shades are designed to offer flexible light and privacy control in a room. You can adjust these shades from both the top and the bottom. This means you can pull them down from the top to let light in while keeping the bottom covered for privacy, or you can pull them up from the bottom to allow more light in or to fully block it out, just like traditional shades.

Yes, top down bottom up shades can be motorized. Adding a motor allows you to control the shades remotely, which is especially handy for high or hard-to-reach windows. Motorized shades can be operated with a remote control, and some models can even be connected to smart home systems for automation or control via smartphone apps.

Top down bottom up shades are worth considering if you value both privacy and the ability to control natural light in your space. They are particularly useful in rooms where privacy is important but you still want to enjoy natural light, like bathrooms and bedrooms. These shades offer a blend of functionality and style, making them a practical addition to any home.

Top down bottom up shades come in a few different styles that can make your room look good and work better:

  • Cellular Shades: These are great for keeping your room warm or cool because they have pockets of air that help control the temperature. They're good for saving on energy costs.
  • Honeycomb Shades: Much like cellular shades, these also help with insulation and can block out light well. They are available in materials that let some light through or block it all.
  • Woven Wood Shades: Made from natural materials like bamboo, these shades give a room a cozy, earthy feel. They can be adjusted to let in light while still keeping your privacy.
  • Roman Shades: These shades fold up nicely and look classic. They come in many fabrics and patterns and can be adjusted from the top or bottom to let in just the right amount of light.

Each style comes with its own benefits and can be customized in color, material, and size to match what you need for your home.

Yes, you can get top down bottom up shades with blackout options. Blackout shades are perfect for rooms where you need to block out all the light, like bedrooms or places where you watch movies. Here’s what you should know:

  • Material: Blackout shades are made from thick materials that don’t let light pass through. This helps to make your room completely dark when you want no light at all.
  • Adjustability: Even though these shades can block all light, you can still adjust them from the top or bottom. This lets you control how much light to let in without giving up the ability to make the room dark when needed.
  • Styles: These shades come in different styles, including the cellular and Roman types, so you can find one that looks good in your space.

Blackout top down bottom up shades are a great choice if you need flexibility in light control while also having the option to completely darken your room when necessary.

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Adriana Simpson
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We recently moved into our new home and needed blinds, so we decided to go local with AIM Home Automation and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! From start to finish, the AIM team was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and respectful. They took the time to explain everything in detail and helped us choose the perfect shades for our home. The installation was quick and seamless! The products are high quality, and the customer service is exceptional. We highly recommend AIM Home Automation to anyone looking for quality products and outstanding service. We’re so glad we chose to support a local company!
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Shyam Athiparambil
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I had a great experience with AIM right from the consultation thru the install. Awesome people and company to work with for all window treatments.
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jeff mathis
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What a great experience! These guys were on time , polite and got my beautiful new window covers/ Blinds up in no time. I give these three men 5 stars plus 5 more ! Everything was top notch !
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Jason Calderon
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AIM did a great job. They were timely, communicated well and gave great service. Would recommend them to anyone!
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Bruce Spiller
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Excellent prompt and professional work from design to installation.
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Matt Huntington
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Window covering over our Patio slider looks AWESOME. Love the way it looks.
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Genevieve Thomas
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Quality service from beginning to end. Quality blinds were installed today in almost no time, staff were friendly and courteous. Highly recommend them.
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Lisa Randolph
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Good experience getting a shade for a large custom window we installed. Price was reasonable, communication was great, and we love the finished product.
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Angie McDaniel
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Our experience with AIM was amazing. What a great company with excellent staff. From the initial consultation to the installation it was seamless. Our shade and blind came in much faster than expected as well. We are a very happy customer and would highly recommend them.