I am writing this article because you are interested in top down and bottom up cordless cellular shades. Like me, you want more information before making a decision on whether they are right for you. I will go through some of the pros and cons of this window covering and try to be unbiased.

Technology has improved tremendously since cordless cellular shades hit the market. Back then, the bugs were still being worked out. I have installed this window covering regularly and would say 98% of the time they work like they are supposed to. There are some occasions when they don’t, but it’s rare. Since the cordless cellular shades have improved so much, they added the function of top down and bottom up.

Since the top down feature was added, this allowed you to have a window covering where you can maintain your privacy by covering the bottom of your window while letting light in through the top. I install them a lot in bedrooms, bathrooms, and first floor windows that face the street.

advantages

• Clean appearance because there are no wires and it is one of the safest window coverings for children.
• Great for pets too, no dangling strings for cats to play on.
• Much lighter than other window treatments such as a wood blind.
• Installation is the same as normal cellular curtain.
• Great solution for rooms where you want to maintain your privacy and still be able to see and let in light.

Cons

• More expensive than regular cell shades.
• If you have tall windows where you can’t reach the top, you also won’t be able to operate the top of the shade without a stool.
• Difficult to operate in hard to reach areas like over a kitchen sink or in the laundry room over a washer or dryer.

I’m a firm believer in buying online because of the dramatic cost savings and I want to point out that most if not all online retailers will send you a sample of the material you’re considering free of charge and also offer free shipping.

I hope this article has helped to bring to light some of the pros and cons of cordless cellular shades with top down and bottom up function.