The best top-down bottom-up shades for every buyer
By Jason Meinzer · Updated · Deals checked Oct 2, 2026
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Our picks by buyer: Blindsgalore for custom sizes and overall value, SelectBlinds for cordless choice, Blinds.com for the widest range with a fit guarantee, and Home Depot when you want something you can pick up in store. We compared specs, prices and published reviews; we did not test products ourselves.
Quick picks
Blindsgalore
- 30 products on its top-down bottom-up page: cellular, Roman, woven wood, pleated
- Free samples and free shipping
- Cordless and motorized options
Watch out: 30-day exchange, not a refund
From $34.28 · smallest size, sale price · checked Sep 30, 2026
See price at Blindsgalore →SelectBlinds
- 23 top-down bottom-up styles, 18 of them cellular
- Many cordless options
- Free samples, free shipping, 3-year limited warranty
Watch out: Trustpilot 3.4; reviewers complain about support
Check price at the store
See price at SelectBlinds →Blinds.com
- Large range: cellular, pleated, Roman, woven wood
- Free samples and free shipping
- SureFit guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee
Watch out: Owned by The Home Depot
Check price at the store
See price at Blinds.com →Home Depot
- 34 top-down bottom-up cellular shades in our check
- Buy online, pick up in store on eligible items
- Product ratings shown on every listing
Watch out: Stock sizes rarely fit a window exactly
From $56.01 · starting price, sale · checked Sep 30, 2026
See price at Home Depot →Which pick fits you?
| If you… | Start with | Then compare |
|---|---|---|
| Need a custom size at a good price | Blindsgalore | SelectBlinds |
| Want the most cordless choices | SelectBlinds | Blindsgalore |
| Want a fit guarantee and a big range | Blinds.com | Blindsgalore |
| Want it this week, with in-store returns | Home Depot | Blinds.com |
| Want Roman shades | Blindsgalore | Blinds.com |
| Need blackout for a bedroom | Blindsgalore | SelectBlinds |
How we picked
- Range of top-down bottom-up styles at each store.
- Dated starting prices (see prices).
- Samples, shipping, guarantees and returns.
- Published review scores, with the source named.
- Who owns the store: Blinds.com is owned by The Home Depot.
Prices we checked
| Store | Product | From | Price basis | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blindsgalore | Cordless top-down bottom-up cellular shade Sale price; sale was listed as ending Oct 1 | $34.28 (was $85.71) | smallest size, sale price | See price → | |
| Home Depot | Blinds.com Luxury light filtering cellular shade Blinds.com-brand shade sold at Home Depot | $56.01 (was $74.68) | starting price, sale | See price → | |
| SelectBlinds | Top-down bottom-up shades Price not readable on our check; see store | Check price | — | Check price → | |
| Blinds.com | Top-down bottom-up shades Price not readable on our check; see store | Check price | — | Check price → |
Compare the stores
| Store | Best for | Top-down styles | Cordless / motorized | Samples | Guarantee / returns | Reviews | Owner | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blindsgalore | Custom sizes, best overall value | 30 (cellular, Roman, woven wood, pleated) | Yes / Yes | Free (up to 10) | 30-day exchange on custom items | Trustpilot 4.5 (473 reviews) | Independent | See price → |
| SelectBlinds | Many cordless styles | 23 (mostly cellular; 2 Roman) | Yes / Yes | Free (up to 15) | Measuring protection guarantee, 3-year limited warranty | Trustpilot 3.4 (4,749 reviews) | Independent (Hunter Douglas reportedly holds a stake) | See price → |
| Blinds.com | Widest range, fit guarantee | Large (cellular, pleated, Roman, woven wood) | Yes / Yes | Free | SureFit guarantee, 100% satisfaction guarantee | Trustpilot 4.3 (3,425 reviews) | The Home Depot | See price → |
| Home Depot | Buy today, in-store pickup and returns | 34 cellular results (Levolor, Home Decorators, Blinds.com and others) | Yes / Yes | See store | In-store returns (custom items: see product page) | Product ratings, e.g. Levolor 4.5 (3,466 reviews) | The Home Depot | See price → |
Blinds.com is owned by The Home Depot.
From the Blindsgalore product feed
Photos and prices from the store's product feed, checked Oct 2, 2026.
BlindsgaloreCordless Top Down Bottom Up Cellular Shades$85.71 in the store's feed, Oct 2, 2026; sale prices may be lowerCheck price at Blindsgalore →
BlindsgaloreBlindsgalore Cordless Top Down Bottom Up Woven Shades$318.54 in the store's feed, Oct 2, 2026; sale prices may be lowerCheck price at Blindsgalore →
BlindsgaloreLevolor Light Filtering Cellular Shades$150.10 in the store's feed, Oct 2, 2026; sale prices may be lowerCheck price at Blindsgalore →
BlindsgaloreBlindsgalore Harmony Motorized Cellular Shades$357.64 in the store's feed, Oct 2, 2026; sale prices may be lowerCheck price at Blindsgalore →Order free samples first
Fabric looks different at home. Three of the four stores send free samples.
Questions people ask
- What is the best brand of top-down bottom-up shades?
- There isn't one best brand. Stores sell their own lines plus brands like Levolor and Bali. Pick the store that fits your size, budget and timing, then compare fabrics with free samples.
- Did you test these shades?
- No. We compare specs, prices, policies and published reviews. See how we pick.
- Is Home Depot cheaper?
- Sometimes for stock sizes. For custom sizes, compare the dated prices on our cost page.
- Why do you link to stores that don't pay you?
- Because they fit some buyers best. Some of our links earn a commission and some don't; the order is set by fit, not pay.