Typically blinds differ from shades in that they use a string or chain to raise a series of interconnected slats.
Blinds that go up or down.
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With the blinds tilted up passers by can t see in.
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.
Shades however are smooth pieces of rolled fabric that snap up and down.
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The most popular top down bottom up shade style is the honeycomb cellular which offers the best light control and privacy.
If you find your shades are malfunctioning you will need to proceed a bit differently than you did with your blinds.
For the best light coverage add hanging pleats at the top of your window.
In addition to their chic modern look top down bottom up blinds and shades give you the ultimate flexibility in controlling privacy and incoming light.
When the blinds are lowered from the top small cords can be seen holding it in place which can slightly obstruct your view.
The convex side faces the window creating less space through which to view.