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Top-down bottom-up shades for bathrooms

By Jason Meinzer · Updated · Deals checked Oct 2, 2026

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They suit bathrooms well: lower the shade from the top for daylight while the lower window stays covered. Choose a fabric the store rates for humid rooms, and skip the top-down feature for small high windows that nobody can see into.

Quick picks

★ Our pick · Best overall value

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

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Many cordless styles

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

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Widest range

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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Bathroom checklist

CheckWhy
Fabric suits humid roomsSteam can warp or stain some materials
Not right over a showerDirect spray damages most shades
CordlessCords near water and small children are a bad mix
Light-filteringDaylight with privacy; blackout is rarely needed in a bathroom

Prices we checked

Starting prices as shown on each store's site on the date listed. Prices change often and include sales running on that date. Your size will cost more than the smallest size.
StoreProductFromPrice basisCheckedLink
BlindsgaloreCordless top-down bottom-up cellular shade
Sale price; sale was listed as ending Oct 1
$34.28 (was $85.71)smallest size, sale priceSee price →
Home DepotBlinds.com Luxury light filtering cellular shade
Blinds.com-brand shade sold at Home Depot
$56.01 (was $74.68)starting price, saleSee price →
SelectBlindsTop-down bottom-up shades
Price not readable on our check; see store
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Blinds.comTop-down bottom-up shades
Price not readable on our check; see store
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Compare the stores

Store facts from each store's site, checked Sep 30, 2026. Review scores: Trustpilot (specialists) or the store's own product ratings (Home Depot).
StoreBest forTop-down stylesCordless / motorizedSamplesGuarantee / returnsReviewsOwnerLink
BlindsgaloreCustom sizes, best overall value30 (cellular, Roman, woven wood, pleated)Yes / YesFree (up to 10)30-day exchange on custom itemsTrustpilot 4.5 (473 reviews)IndependentSee price →
SelectBlindsMany cordless styles23 (mostly cellular; 2 Roman)Yes / YesFree (up to 15)Measuring protection guarantee, 3-year limited warrantyTrustpilot 3.4 (4,749 reviews)Independent (Hunter Douglas reportedly holds a stake)See price →
Blinds.comWidest range, fit guaranteeLarge (cellular, pleated, Roman, woven wood)Yes / YesFreeSureFit guarantee, 100% satisfaction guaranteeTrustpilot 4.3 (3,425 reviews)The Home DepotSee 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.

Order free samples first

Fabric looks different at home. Three of the four stores send free samples.

Questions people ask

Are cellular shades OK in a bathroom?
In a ventilated bathroom, usually yes. Check the store's guidance for humid rooms and keep them away from direct water.
What is the most private bathroom window covering?
A top-down bottom-up shade with the top open gives privacy at eye level plus daylight.
Should I choose blackout for a bathroom?
Rarely. Light-filtering keeps the room bright and still private.
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