Top-down & Bottom-up Operation Blinds
Top-Down and Bottom-Up Blinds in New Zealand
When it comes to creating the perfect home environment, lighting and privacy are top priorities for New Zealand homeowners—especially for those living in street-facing properties or modern apartments.
What Are Top Down & Bottom Up Blinds?
Unlike traditional blinds, this innovative window covering lets you not only open the blind from the bottom, but these clever blinds can open from the top, the bottom, or anywhere in between. You can lower the top, raise the bottom, or adjust both sections to achieve your ideal mix of daylight and seclusion, and, thanks to their tension, the blinds will not sway in the drafts.
Available in Roman blinds, Honeycomb blinds, Pleated blinds and Aluminium Venetian blinds. The blinds can be mounted on the wall, the architrave, in the recess, or on the glazing via an adhesive mounting option, available for many models.
PLISSEE BLINDS offers a truly large selection of models, including cordless/tension blinds and chain-and-cord-operated models, as well as automated options that can be smart-home-integrated.
Why Are They Perfect for Street-Facing NZ Homes and Apartments?
- Maximum Privacy and Security: Lower the top portion to let in light while keeping the bottom closed—perfect for ground-floor windows or busy city streets. Passersby can’t peer in, but you still enjoy daylight and a more cozy and secure living environment.
- Full Light Control: Control glare and sun exposure at any time of day, which is particularly useful for north- or south-facing NZ rooms that experience shifting sunlight.
- Drill-free adhesive mounting options for many models.
- Adaptable for Urban Living: In high-density areas like Auckland or Wellington, versatile privacy solutions are crucial. Top-down & bottom-up blinds let you enjoy views and natural light without feeling exposed, while shielding you from unsightly street view
Ideal Use Cases: Where Top Down & Bottom Up Blinds Shine:
Bathrooms
- Let in fresh daylight from the top, but keep sensitive areas private—all with one easy adjustment.
- Great for an extra layer of privacy on frosted glass as the double-layered honeycomb translucent fabrics give you excellent privacy with beautiful light, this is especially useful in townhouse or apartment bathrooms with neighbouring windows close by.
Bedromm & Kids Room
- You can adjust the blinds for privacy in the evening and let in the sunrise without having to open them all the way. Perfect for those who want to wake up with natural light or enjoy afternoon sun while still maintaining privacy from the street or next-door homes
- Have privacy at the bottom half of the window, where it matters, with a clear view outside to greet the morning.
- OEKOTEX 100 certified fabrics on selected fabrics to prevent the release of harmful chemicals.
- Top-down and bottom-up blinds make great kids’ room blinds, as they can be operated without pull cords and shield them from passersby looking in.
- Available in a day and night blinds model with two fabrics in one system.
Office/Home office
Excellent Glare and heat protection properties of Honeycomb and Pleated fabrics make them an ideal choice for the office, and the fabric can be precisely selected according to the direction your windows are facing for optimum light and glare protection.
Urban Living
- Apartment dwellers benefit from clever privacy without losing daylight. Adjust the top or bottom for the ideal amount of exposure—great for day-to-day comfort in busy city environments.
- These blinds are especially popular in central city homes where windows face other buildings or streets.
- The 17mm slim rail model can fit in between some sliding door models if the doors slide past each other at a distance of 20mm, and make a fantastic privacy blind that makes your space feel more cozy and secure.
Large Windows
- Many modern NZ homes feature oversized or floor-to-ceiling windows. Top-down & bottom-up blinds provide flexible coverage, letting you highlight a view or shield from unsightly street views and intense sunlight throughout the day.
- Large tension/cordless Pleated & Honeycomb blind model in a max width of up to 2200mm and 2500 in height, depending on mode, or automated blinds to a width of 2500 and height of 3000 mm available.
- This custom control also helps protect interiors from sun fading while keeping rooms bright and airy.
- Automated top-down and bottom-up blinds come in handy and depending on motor, can connect to the smart home
Additional Benefits for New Zealand Homes
- Energy Efficiency: Clever Honeycomb fabric blinds trap the warmth in winter or block harsh sun in summer, helping to reduce your home’s energy usage.
- Custom Style: Available in a wide range of fabrics, textures, and colours to suit any Kiwi décor, with many OEKOTEX 100 certified fabrics to prevent the release of harmful chemicals.
- Many models are available in a drill-free adhesive mounting option.
- Easy Operation: Many models offer child-safe cordless options or motorisation for extra convenience.
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OPERATION OPTIONS
Cordless Tensioned System
Cordless tensioned blinds are manually operated by adjusting the top or bottom rail. They offer a clean, modern look with no visible cords when lowered from the top, plus a tensioned anti-swing system to reduce movement from drafts.
- Maximum width: up to 2200mm (model dependent)
- Maximum height: up to 2500mm (model dependent)
- Multiple blinds can be installed side by side for larger windows
- Cord colours can match window frames
- Tensioned anti-swing mechanism
- No visible cords when lowered from the top
Corded or Chain-Operated System
Corded or chain-operated blinds use separate controls for top-down and bottom-up movement. Mounted via the headrail, they can be recessed, wall-fitted, or architrave-fitted.
- Optional anti-swing mechanism (model dependent)
- Minimal visible cords (model dependent)
- Maximum width: up to 2500mm (up to 3300mm available on request)
- Maximum height: up to 3000mm
- Cord colours can match frames, fabric, or rails
- Available with 25mm or 38mm honeycomb cells
Automated System
Automated blinds provide convenient motorised control and are mounted via the headrail.
- Maximum width: up to 2500mm (up to 3300mm available on request)
- Maximum height: up to 3000mm
- Battery-powered motors (CM-08-B or CM-08-Eve)
- Operated by remote control or Bluetooth app, automated pull-cord operation
- Compatible with smart home systems
- Available with 25mm or 38mm honeycomb cells
- Includes Motionblinds automated pull-cord operation
Why Are They Perfect for Street-Facing NZ Homes and Apartments?
- Maximum Privacy and Security: Lower the top portion to let in light while keeping the bottom closed—perfect for ground-floor windows or busy city streets. Passersby can’t peer in, but you still enjoy daylight and a more cozy and secure living environment.
- Full Light Control: Control glare and sun exposure at any time of day, which is particularly useful for north- or south-facing NZ rooms that experience shifting sunlight.
- Drill-free adhesive mounting options for many models.
- Adaptable for Urban Living: In high-density areas like Auckland or Wellington, versatile privacy solutions are crucial. Top-down & bottom-up blinds let you enjoy views and natural light without feeling exposed, while shielding you from unsightly street view
CORDLESS TENSIONED MODELS (TDBU)
Venetian Blinds (16mm JF1 & 25mm JF2) – Cordless
Our cordless Venetian blinds are available in 16mm (JF1) and 25mm (JF2) slat sizes, designed to diffuse light beautifully in both living and office spaces. Featuring durable perforated slats in a wide range of colours and textures, they provide a sleek, modern finish for any interior.
- Drill-free adhesive installation directly onto glazing, or screw-fixed into the recess, architrave, or wall.
- Suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Available up to 1500mm wide and 2250mm high.
- Optional slat tilt mechanism integrated into the top or bottom handle for convenient angle adjustment above kitchen benches or desks.
- For larger windows, chain-operated or automated bottom-up systems are available in matching colours and can be combined with an anti-sway mechanism to maintain a seamless appearance and reduce movement in drafts.
- Multiple slat colours can be combined within a single blind.
Roman Blinds – Cordless
Combining the softness of curtains with the practicality of roller blinds, Roman blinds offer the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality.
Timeless and elegant, Roman blinds create a warm and inviting atmosphere while enhancing the look of any room. Choose from airy transparent fabrics that preserve your view, light-filtering options for a balanced play of light and shade, or blockout fabrics for privacy and restful sleep.
- Cordless tensioned (TDBU) models can be installed using adhesive mounting on glazing or screw-fixed into the recess, architrave, or wall.
- Available up to 1500mm wide and 2250mm high.
- Larger windows can be complemented with chain-operated or automated classic bottom-up systems.
- Fabrics are easily removable for hand washing, with additional fabric sets available for added versatility.
- Wide selection of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics available.
Honeycomb & Pleated Blinds
Honeycomb and pleated blinds share the same operating system, with the main difference being the fabric construction. Both are available in corded and cordless options.
Pleated Blinds
Made from a single-layer pleated fabric with visible cord holes, pleated blinds offer a compact stack height and an extensive range of designer fabrics, patterns, and modern colours. Smart fabric options provide excellent heat, glare, and UV protection, along with durable and fire-retardant properties.
Honeycomb (Cellular) Blinds
Honeycomb blinds feature a double-layered structure with concealed internal cords. Their cellular design traps air within the pockets to help regulate indoor temperatures, keeping homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This makes them one of the most energy-efficient and insulating window furnishing options available.
Cordless Honeycomb & Pleated Blinds (WVS2 PDF, Model 1615, WVS2 Maxi PDF, WSE PDF
- Multiple system options available to suit different applications
- Cordless tension (TDBU) models available up to 2200mm wide, depending on the system
- Installation options include recess, wall, architrave, or adhesive mounting directly onto glazing
- No visible cords when lowered from the top
- Tensioned anti-swing system helps prevent movement in drafts
- Wide selection of smart fabrics available
- Large range of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics
Balcony Door Blinds – Cordless Honeycomb & Pleated (Slim-rail)
- Designed specifically for sliding balcony doors, this slimline system fits neatly between panels with gaps as small as 20mm
- An ideal privacy solution for street-facing sliding doors
- Available in 15mm pleated and 20mm honeycomb fabric options
- Operated from either side and mounted directly onto the glazing using adhesive
- Maximum size: 1500mm wide × 2300mm high
Duo Day & Night Blinds – Cordless Honeycomb & Pleated (WVS3D)
- A versatile dual-fabric system that allows you to switch between light filtering and privacy fabrics as needed
- Features a cordless top-down, bottom-up design with a fixed top rail, movable bottom rail, and two adjustable centre rails for flexible light control
- Available up to 1000mm wide
- A safe cordless option, ideal for children’s bedrooms and privacy-focused spaces
- Larger sizes can be achieved using standard TDBU configurations
- Large selection of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics available
Cord-Operated Blinds
Corded Honeycomb & Pleated Blinds
- Ideal for larger windows, this system is available up to 2500mm wide (up to 3000mm with additional charges) and 3000mm high.
- Available in 25mm honeycomb or 20mm pleated fabrics, featuring a mid-rail with dual cord locks for both top-down and bottom-up operation.
- Cords are discreetly positioned, with one central cord and additional side cords, making this a popular cord-operated TDBU blind option.
- Cord colours can be matched to your window frame, rails, or fabric for a seamless finish.
- An anti-swing system is also available.
- Choose from a wide range of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics.
CHAIN-OPERATED BLINDS
Chain Drive Honeycomb Blinds (XLA 20)
- Mounted from the headrail only (recess, wall, or architrave), making them ideal for wider openings.
- Available up to 2500mm wide (up to 3300mm via sea freight or additional freight charges) and 3000mm high, using 25mm or 38mm honeycomb cells.
- Operated with two chain drives—one for top-down/top-up and one for bottom-up/bottom-down movement.
- Multiple cords are visible when the blind is lowered from the top.
- Available in a large selection of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics.
AUTOMATED BLINDS
Automated Honeycomb Blinds (XLB 20)
- Enjoy effortless convenience with battery-powered motorised blinds (CM-08-B or CM-08-Eve).
- Easily controlled via remote control or Bluetooth app.
- Compatible with smart home integration for seamless automation.
- Includes the Motionblinds automated pull-cord, positioned on either side for quick manual operation.
- Available up to 2500mm wide (up to 3300mm via sea freight or additional freight charges) and 3000mm high.
- Made with 25mm or 38mm honeycomb fabrics.
- Headrail-mounted in the recess, on the wall, or on the architrave.
- Choose from a wide range of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics.
