{"product_id":"38-budget-single-cell-light-filtering-top-downbottom-up-shades","title":"3\/8\" Budget Single Cell Light Filtering Top-Down\/Bottom-Up Shades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 3\/8\" Budget Single Cell Light Filtering Top-Down\/Bottom-Up Shades let you position soft daylight exactly where you want it. Lower the shade from the top to wash light across the ceiling while the bottom of the window stays covered, or raise it from the bottom like a traditional shade. One window, endless positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most affordable way to get top-down flexibility in a cellular shade. The compact 3\/8\" honeycomb diffuses sunlight into a soft, even glow while trapping insulating air against the glass, and cordless operation on both rails keeps the window clean and child-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Exactly Where You Want It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Down for Private Daylight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop the top rail and sunlight enters above eye level, brightening the room while sightlines from outside stay blocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom-Up for the Open View:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raise from the bottom whenever you want the full window and an unobstructed view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnywhere In Between:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set both rails to cover only the section of glass that needs it. Perfect for windows where privacy is a problem at one height only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Filtered Glow:\u003c\/strong\u003e The honeycomb fabric diffuses harsh sun into even, glare-free light with daytime privacy built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Cordless Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both rails move by hand, with no cords, loops, or tangles anywhere on the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulating Honeycomb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air trapped inside the 3\/8\" cells slows heat transfer through the glass and dampens outside noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen Designer Neutrals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool White, Cool Silver, Sea Salt, Hazy, Daylight, Antique Linen, Ivory Beige, Greige, Pewter, and Espresso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Lifestyle image: same shade shown at several openness positions --\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/3376\/7336\/files\/budget-cellular-triple-shades-2.webp?v=1785492232\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; font-style: italic;\"\u003eOne shade, many positions: adjust the top and bottom independently to dial in light and privacy.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Windows That Benefit Most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-down\/bottom-up is not a gimmick. In the right window it solves a problem nothing else can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen sink windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the top for light and keep the lower pane covered against a neighbor's driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreet-facing living rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full daylight above, complete privacy at sidewalk level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome offices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bounce indirect light off the ceiling and cut the screen glare at desk height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and powder rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural light with privacy that never has to be compromised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooms with a view worth keeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover only the bottom third to block a fence or a neighboring wall while keeping the treetops and sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePositioning Tips to Get the Most From Both Rails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe two-thirds rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covering the lower two-thirds of the glass blocks nearly all sightlines from the street while still letting in a surprising amount of daylight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChase the sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower the top rail in the morning for indirect light, then raise the bottom rail in the evening as the sun drops and privacy matters more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMind the stack:\u003c\/strong\u003e When gathered, the fabric takes up a few inches at the top and bottom of the shade. Taller windows give you more usable travel, which is why we set a 24\" minimum height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filtering fabrics change character with daylight behind them. Order free samples (up to 10, shipped free) and hold them against your window at the time of day you use the room most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop-Down or Standard: Which Should You Order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same fabric, the same 3\/8\" cell, and the same ten colors. Here is the practical difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTop-Down\/Bottom-Up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStandard Cordless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBoth rails move independently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBottom rail lifts only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e84\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e72\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHeadrail Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 7\/8\" high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\" high, our slimmest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePrivacy-sensitive windows and tall windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSimplicity, shallow frames, lowest price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't need top-down control? Our standard 3\/8\" Single Cell Light Filtering Shades are our lowest-priced light filtering option with an ultra-slim 1\" headrail. For better insulation, step up to the 3\/8\" Double Cell version, or browse all our light filtering shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Nighttime Privacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight filtering fabric obscures the view inside during daylight, but once interior lights are on after dark, silhouettes become visible. The top-down function helps, since the covered section sits right where sightlines matter, but for genuine darkness and round-the-clock privacy, our 1\/2\" Blackout Top-Down\/Bottom-Up Shades offer the same dual-rail control in opaque blackout fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing, Fit \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 3\/8\" minimum to 72\" maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\" minimum to 84\" maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadrail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 7\/8\" deep by 1 7\/8\" high, with hidden brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside Mount Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/8\" minimum (2 1\/8\" for a fully flush fit). Outside mount has no depth requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e +\/- 1\/8\" on width and height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Window Treatments, Factory-Direct Since 1993\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 30 years, Factory Direct Blinds has manufactured custom shades and shipped them straight from the factory, so you skip the showroom markup. Every order includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasureSafe™ Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add MeasureSafe™ at checkout and if you mismeasure, we'll remake your shades free. You only cover shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships freight-free anywhere in the 48 contiguous United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Turnaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-made and shipped within approximately 7 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake control of your daylight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order your free samples today, then configure your custom size above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Phase II","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54952514879825,"sku":"xcy1789451545843","price":37.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/7065\/7873\/files\/38-budget-single-cell-light-filtering-top-downbottom-up-shades_1.webp?v=1789451551","url":"https:\/\/www.petalandpath.shop\/products\/38-budget-single-cell-light-filtering-top-downbottom-up-shades","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}