Blinds Closed Up Or Down

The most popular top down bottom up shade style is the honeycomb cellular which offers the best light control and privacy.

Blinds closed up or down.

For blinds there is a lift cord that has strings that are connected to the bottom of the window and are pulled by a cord. Sunlight and some radiant energy will be deflected upward and away from the room. This is the ideal position for blinds in the hotter months. Select the top down bottom up lift option when customizing your shade.

If the cord is pulled then the bottom of the blind is pulled up high and if the cord is released then the blind moves down. The blinds must be aligned correctly before they can be lifted. The convex side faces the window creating less space through which to view. The direction up or down to close blind slats is a matter of personal preference but if you want more privacy tilt them up with the rounded side facing out.

If the window is on the ground floor the blind should be closed slats up. Closed in the inside up direction blinds may not have as soft an appearance but there is greater control of daylight entering the room. When blinds are closed with the slats turned up and the rounded side facing out the heat is directed towards the ceiling which helps keep the room cooler. Top down bottom up shades can be raised from the bottom or lowered from the top so that you can stack your window covering in any position.

Ideal if you want full light and an unobstructed view while maintaining privacy. For the best light coverage add hanging pleats at the top of your window. On hot summer days when the sun s light shines into some of your windows it s heating the interior causing you to turn up the air conditioning and use more energy. Closing window blinds at the right times can reduce the energy used at home.

By closing the blinds you keep direct sunlight out of your home and reduce unwanted solar heat gain. When the blinds are lowered from the top small cords can be seen holding it in place which can slightly obstruct your view. With the blinds tilted up passers by can t see in.