What top-down bottom-up shades really cost (prices checked weekly)
By Jason Meinzer · Updated · Deals checked Oct 2, 2026
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On our latest check, starting prices for top-down bottom-up cellular shades ran from about $34 (Blindsgalore, smallest size, on sale) to over $100 for premium brands. Real prices depend on your window size, fabric and options, so each row below shows the store, what the price covers and the date we checked it.
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 →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 →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 →What changes the price?
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Window size | The biggest factor. "From" prices are for the smallest size |
| Fabric | Blackout costs more than light-filtering |
| Lift | Motorized costs much more than cordless |
| Sales | Stores run frequent sales of 25% to 60%; prices below include the sale running on the check date |
| Brand | Store brands usually cost less than Levolor or Bali |
How to get a real price for your window
- Measure width and height (inside or outside mount).
- Enter them on the store's product page; prices update for your size.
- Compare two stores for the same fabric type.
- Order free samples before you buy.
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 → | |
| Blindsgalore | Classic cordless blackout cellular shade Listed on the store's top-down bottom-up page | $49.10 (was $98.19) | 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 → | |
| Home Depot | Blinds.com Luxury blackout cellular shade | $73.49 (was $97.98) | starting price, sale | See price → | |
| Home Depot | Levolor Custom Premium 9/16" light filtering cellular 4.5 stars, 3,466 reviews on homedepot.com | $122.40 (was $244.80) | starting price, sale | See price → | |
| Blindsgalore | Essential Roman shade Listed on the store's top-down bottom-up page | $129.16 (was $287.03) | smallest size, sale price | See price → | |
| Blindsgalore | Essential top-down bottom-up woven wood shade | $159.27 (was $318.54) | smallest size, sale price | See price → | |
| Home Depot | Levolor Custom motorized light filtering cellular | $230.59 (was $461.17) | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 → |
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 much does a top-down bottom-up shade cost for a 36 x 60 window?
- It depends on store, fabric and current sales. Enter the size on the store page for an exact price; our table shows dated starting prices to compare.
- Why do prices change so often?
- These stores run sales most weeks. That is why every price here shows the date we checked it.
- Is the cheapest store the best?
- Not always. Check returns, warranty and samples. See best picks.