PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Accessories for the Home
Create a unique and beautiful home environment. We can help with beautiful accessories.
Furniture
Create a new look or complement your existing décor with new furniture.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
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Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
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Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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What are Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades?
If you're looking for a versatile and stylish window treatment that can offer you both privacy and natural light, consider top-down/bottom-up (TDBU) shades. These shades are designed to let you independently adjust the top and bottom sections to control how much light and the kind of view you want in your room.
Top-down Bottom-up shades are a type of window covering that can be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom. They have two cords or handles, allowing you to operate each section separately.
You can lower the top part of the shade to let in natural light and enjoy the view while keeping the bottom part closed for privacy. Or, you can raise the bottom part of the shade to let in more light and air while keeping the top part closed for shade and insulation. You can also lower or raise both parts of the shade depending on your preference.
Benefits of Top Down Bottom Up Shades
There are many benefits of top-down, bottom-up shades.
- Enhanced privacy: Privacy is a top concern in busy cities. Top-down, bottom-up shades allow you to maintain privacy while enjoying natural light. You can lower the top panel just enough to block the view from outside while keeping the bottom board closed.
- Light control: If you want to bask in the Florida sun or create a cozy atmosphere indoors, TDBU shades offer great control over the amount of light entering your space. You can fine-tune the positioning of the shades to achieve the perfect balance of natural light and shade.
- Energy efficiency: Hunter Douglas is known for its commitment to energy-efficient window treatments, and TDBU shades are no exception. You can strategically adjust the shades, reducing the heat gain in your home during the hot Florida summers and preventing heat loss in the cooler months, ultimately saving on your energy costs.
- Aesthetic appeal: In addition to their functionality, TDBU shades are available in a wide range of colors, fabrics, and styles to complement any interior design. At S & S Interiors, we offer Hunter Douglas TDBU shades that provide superior performance and elevate the visual appeal of your living space.
To boost your home's privacy and natural light, look at these top-down bottom shades:
Hunter Douglas Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades
Hunter Douglas is one of the best brands of top-down, bottom-up shades. Hunter Douglas is a leading manufacturer of high-quality window treatments that combine innovation, functionality, and style. At S & S Interiors, we're proud to offer Hunter Douglas window treatments to our customers in Panama City Beach, Panama City, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Destin, FL.
We have a wide selection of Hunter Douglas top-down-bottom-up shades that can enhance the beauty and comfort of your home.
If you're interested in top-down, bottom-up shades for your home, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We'll help you find the best window treatment solution for your needs and budget. We also offer professional installation and after-sales service to ensure your satisfaction.