TDBU Light Filtering Cellular Shades

Light-filtering fabric + top-down/bottom-up operation = the perfect daylighting solution. Our TDBU Light Filtering Cellular Shades allow you to lower the top of the shade to admit soft, diffused natural light while keeping the bottom fully lowered for privacy. This is the ideal configuration for street-level living rooms, first-floor bedrooms, and any space where you want to maximize daylight without sacrificing visual privacy. The fabric is our 5% openness light-filtering material, which provides daytime privacy (no detail visible from outside) while preserving a gentle connection to the outdoors. The honeycomb cells add thermal insulation and noise reduction. Available in ¾-inch and 1⅛-inch single-cell configurations, with a curated palette of 20+ colors including soft neutrals, airy blues, and warm earth tones. Custom‑sized to your exact window dimensions, with cordless wand operation. Daylight, delivered precisely where you want it.

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5% Openness Light‑Filtering Fabric

This fabric is woven with a 5% openness factor, precisely calibrated to deliver:

  • Daytime privacy — Exterior viewers see only a soft, blurred glow

  • Glare reduction — Direct sunlight is diffused into gentle ambient light

  • UV protection — Blocks 85% of UV radiation

  • View‑through — Subtle silhouettes of trees and sky remain visible

It’s the ideal balance of privacy, comfort, and natural light.

TDBU + Light‑Filtering = Perfect Daylighting

Lowering only the top of the shade admits daylight at the highest point of the window, allowing light to penetrate deeper into the room. This creates a bright, cheerful environment without harsh shadows or glare. Meanwhile, the bottom remains fully lowered for complete privacy. It’s the most energy‑efficient way to daylight a space.

Ideal for Street‑Level Living Spaces

  • Ground‑floor living rooms — Natural light without exposure

  • First‑floor bedrooms — Privacy for dressing and sleeping

  • Front‑facing home offices — Confidential workspace with soft, ambient light

  • Bathrooms — Daylight without visibility

Cordless Wand Operation

TDBU Light‑Filtering shades feature cordless wand operation—no dangling cords, no loops. Two independent wands (top and bottom) attach magnetically and can be removed and stored out of reach. This system meets the highest child‑safety standards.

Available in Soft, Airy Colors

Our light‑filtering palette includes hues chosen specifically to enhance and reflect daylight:

Arctic White, Ivory, Cream, Oyster, Pearl, Sand, Light Grey, Greige, Sky Blue, Sage, Butter, Blush

These colors feature high Light Reflectance Values (LRV 60–88), helping bounce light back into the room.

Thermal & Acoustic Benefits

Even in light‑filtering opacity, the honeycomb cells trap still air, reducing heat transfer by up to 35% and softening external noise. TDBU Light‑Filtering shades are not only beautiful—they’re energy‑efficient and quietly comfortable.