Cordless top-down bottom-up shades (and nursery safety)
By Jason Meinzer · Updated · Deals checked Oct 2, 2026
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Cordless top-down bottom-up shades move by hand on the top and bottom rails, with no hanging cords. That makes them the safer choice around children and pets.
Quick picks
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 →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 →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
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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 →Cordless vs corded vs motorized
| Lift | Cords | Effort | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordless | None | Lift by hand | Low to mid | Most homes, kids and pets |
| Corded | Two sets | Pull cords | Low | Rarely the best choice now |
| Motorized | None | Remote or app | High | High, wide or hard-to-reach windows |
Nursery and kids' rooms
- Hanging window cords are a known strangulation hazard for young children.
- Choose cordless or motorized for any room a child uses.
- Keep cribs and furniture away from windows either way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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
- How do you open a cordless top-down shade?
- Pull the middle rail down to open the top; push the bottom rail up to open the bottom. They stay where you leave them.
- Are cordless shades safe for a nursery?
- They remove hanging cords, the main hazard. Keep cribs away from windows anyway.
- Do cordless shades cost more?
- Sometimes a little. Many cellular shades are now sold cordless as the standard lift; check the options on the product page.