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Shop custom cordless window shades with smooth manual operation and no exposed operating cords or chains. EcoSmart offers both cordless cellular shades for added window insulation and cordless roller shades for a clean, streamlined look. Choose light-filtering or blackout fabrics, standard bottom-up or available top-down/bottom-up operation, and custom dimensions built specifically for your windows in our Vermont, USA facility.
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Cordless Light-Filtering cellular window shades are the elegant, no-cords solution for customized insulating window coverings that not only look stylish, but are extra safe in homes with kids or pets. Operated by raising or lowering to any position using a small unobtrusive handle on the bottom rail, these translucent single-cell honeycomb blinds feature modern 3/4" pleats, are smooth and sleek, and are perfect for all but the largest windows.
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EcoSmart 2.0 Cordless Blackout Cellular Window Shades combine near-total light blocking, complete privacy, and energy-saving honeycomb insulation with simple cord-free operation. Raise or lower the shade to any position using the discreet handle on the bottom rail, with no external operating cords to clutter the window or create a child or pet safety concern. Each shade is custom made to your window dimensions and handcrafted in our Vermont, USA facility.
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Light-Filtering cellular window shades raise from the bottom and lower from the top using a small handle on each of the two rails that hold the shade fabric. You decide how much light and privacy you need at any particular time, and set the top and bottom of the shade accordingly. These are the kid-safe and pet-safe, no-cord, light-filtering honeycomb blinds that truly do it all!
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Blackout cellular window shades are the honeycomb blinds with all the top features. TDBU functionality lets you operate the shade from the bottom and the top for precision light control and privacy. Our room-darkening 3/4" cellular fabrics provide the ultimate insulation against heat and cold. Operation is simple, with a small cordless handle on each operating rail. What's not to love?
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Motorized Light-Filtering cellular window shades, powered by MotionBlinds motors with Bluetooth technology, are the automated solution you've been looking for. Operate these incredible translucent honeycomb blinds with a remote control or use the attached wand. Powered by a high-capacity, rechargeable lithium-ion battery built right into the motor, you'll get months and months of amazing shade automation between charges. Available with any of our stylish new 3/4-inch cell (pleat) fabrics.
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EcoSmart 2.0 Motorized Blackout Cellular Window Shades combine automated operation, room-darkening privacy, and highly insulating honeycomb construction in one custom-made window shade. Powered by a rechargeable MotionBlinds motor with Bluetooth technology, these shades can be operated by remote control, smartphone app, or the attached wand, with optional smart-home integration available. Choose from 3/4-inch single-cell or cell-in-cell blackout fabrics and customize each shade to fit your window.
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Motorized Top-Down/Bottom-Up Light-Filtering cellular window shades - powered by MotionBlinds motors with Bluetooth technology - are the ultimate in automated window shades. These phonomenal translucent honeycomb shades raise from the bottom and lower from the top, for complete light and privacy control. Operate these amazing blinds with a remote control, with an iPhone app, or with attached pull wands. Available with any of our stylish new insulating 3/4-inch cell (pleat) fabrics.
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Our brand new EcoSmart 2.0 Motorized Top-Down/Bottom-Up Blackout cellular window shades - powered by MotionBlinds motors with Bluetooth technology - give you the best of all worlds. With the convenience of automation, the privacy and controlled light blocking of top-down/bottom-up operation, and the superior insulation of room darkening fabrics, these amazing cellular blinds offer every high-end feature in a modern, stylish window covering. Available with any of our elegant new energy-efficient 3/4-inch cell (pleat) fabrics.
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EcoSmart Cordless Light-Filtering Roller Shades are the sleek, modern window covering for those who want smooth, cord-free operation with a simple, stylish aesthetic and outstanding longevity. Simply raise or lower your cordless roller blind by hand to the desired height and it stays where you've placed it. Available translucent roller/solar fabrics range from a sheer 10% transparency to an only slightly open weave at 1% transparency, so you'll find the right solution for the amount of light penetration and privacy you desire in each particular room. To add an even more elegant look, choose an optional cassette roller covering (similar to a valance). Whatever you select, we'll build your American-made shades to your exact specifications and ship them right to your door.
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EcoSmart Cordless Blackout Roller Shades are the sleek, modern window covering for those who want easy no-cord operation with excellent light control and amazing durability. Raise or lower your cordless room-darkening roller blind to any level you prefer and it remains where you've placed it. Available blackout fabrics range from simple opaque colors to more textured-looking designer variations. Our cordless blackout shades will increase privacy, darken your room, and reflect heat in the warmer months. Add an optional cassette roller covering for even more style. Whatever you choose, we'll build your USA-made shades the way you want them and ship them right to you.
Hand-Assembled, Factory-Direct, and Built for a Lifetime of Performance.
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EcoSmart Motorized Light-Filtering Roller Shades do all the work so you don't have to! This sophisticated, automated, roller/solar shade solution has all of the premium convenience options in a simple, sleek aesthetic that will beautifully complement any room. Power your translucent electric shades with a plug-in power supply or a built-in rechargeable battery. Operate these cord-free motorized roller blinds with a remote control or add the optional WIFI hub to unlock powerful features like smartphone app control, home automation (Alexa, Google Home, Apple Homekit), timers, and more. Select your light-filtering fabric from a range of transparencies from maximum view-through to high-privacy, provide your window sizes, choose your motorization options, and your custom-built motor-powered roller shades will be delivered to your door, ready to operate.
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EcoSmart Motorized Blackout Roller Shades combine strong room darkening and complete privacy with the clean, streamlined look of a custom roller shade. Available with rechargeable battery or plug-in power, they can be operated by remote control or paired with an optional Wi-Fi hub for app, timer, and smart-home control. Choose your fabric, exact window dimensions, hardware, power source, and automation options, and we’ll custom-build your shades in our Vermont, USA facility.
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See our stylish colors and feel the difference in quality for yourself. We want you to be excited about your choice of the perfect cellular fabric type and color, and comfortable that you'll be getting the very best in quality with your custom cellular shades. So whether you're looking for elegant single-cell or extra-insulating cell-in-cell (double-cell) fabric, whether you want soft light filtering or soothing room darkening fabric... order your FREE sample swatches of our energy-efficient and durable cellular honeycomb fabrics today and we'll ship them right to your door!
Custom Cordless Window Shades Without Cords or Chains
Cordless window shades provide simple manual operation without the pull cords, continuous loops, or beaded chains used on many traditional window coverings. Instead, you raise or lower the shade directly by hand and leave it positioned where you want it.
EcoSmart offers cordless shades in both cellular and roller styles, giving you different options for insulation, light control, privacy, window size, and appearance. All are custom made to your measurements and built in our Vermont facility.
Cordless Cellular Shades vs. Cordless Roller Shades
The biggest decision is whether cellular or roller construction better matches what you want the shade to accomplish.
Cordless Cellular Shades
Cordless Cellular Shades use honeycomb-shaped fabric that traps air between the room and the window. This makes them a strong choice when insulation, energy efficiency, privacy, and temperature control are important.
EcoSmart cordless cellular shades are available in both traditional bottom-up and top-down/bottom-up configurations. Standard cordless shades use a discreet handle on the bottom rail, while top-down/bottom-up shades add a second handle that lets you lower the shade from the top.
Choose from:
- Cordless Light-Filtering Cellular Window Shades
- Cordless Blackout Cellular Window Shades
- Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Light-Filtering Cellular Window Shades
- Cordless Top-Down/Bottom-Up Blackout Cellular Window Shades
If privacy flexibility is one of your highest priorities, browse all Top-Down/Bottom-Up Cellular Shades to compare cordless and other operating styles.
Cordless Roller Shades
Cordless Roller Shades have a clean, minimalist appearance and operate by raising or lowering the bottom bar by hand. The fabric rolls neatly onto the tube above the window and stays at the height where you position it.
Roller shades are a strong option when you prioritize a streamlined look, larger-window capability, glare control, or preserving an exterior view with solar fabric.
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You can also browse All Roller Shades to compare cordless operation with chain-operated and motorized alternatives.
How Do Cordless Shades Work?
Cordless shades use internal components that allow the shade to remain balanced without an external operating cord.
On a cordless cellular shade, you use the small handle attached to the bottom rail to raise or lower the shade. Top-down/bottom-up cellular shades include a second operating rail so the upper portion of the window can also be opened.
On a cordless roller shade, you grasp the bottom bar and pull down to lower the fabric or push upward to raise it. The shade stays at the height where you place it.
For more detail on the different systems, visit our Cellular Shade Styles and Roller Shade Styles guides.
Why Choose Cordless Window Shades?
Cordless operation is appealing because it is simple. There are no external operating cords or chains to pull, secure, or coordinate with the surrounding window.
Cordless shades can be particularly useful when you want:
- A clean, uncluttered appearance at the window
- Simple manual operation
- No exposed operating cords or chains
- A window treatment suited to homes with children or pets
- Light-filtering or blackout fabric options
- A custom-made alternative to stock-size cordless blinds
They are especially practical on windows where you can comfortably reach the bottom of the shade. For very high or hard-to-reach windows, motorized operation may be more convenient.
Light-Filtering or Blackout Cordless Shades?
Both cellular and roller shades are available with light-filtering and room-darkening options, but the fabrics behave differently depending on the shade style.
Light-Filtering Cordless Shades
Light-filtering fabrics are designed for spaces where you want to control direct sunlight while maintaining a brighter room.
Light-filtering cellular fabric diffuses daylight through the honeycomb material while preventing a clear view through the shade. It is a strong choice for living rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and home offices.
Light-filtering roller and solar fabrics are available in different openness levels. Lower openness provides greater glare control and privacy, while higher openness preserves more natural light and exterior visibility.
Blackout Cordless Shades
Choose blackout or room-darkening shades when reducing incoming light and maximizing privacy are more important.
Blackout cellular shades provide excellent room darkening along with the strongest insulating performance within the EcoSmart cellular fabric collection.
Blackout roller shades use 0% open fabric that blocks 99.9% of light through the material. Small gaps remain around the perimeter of an installed roller shade, so the window itself will not become completely light-tight.
Are Cordless Shades Good for Bedrooms?
Yes. Cordless shades are a popular bedroom option because they combine simple operation, privacy, and a clean appearance without external operating cords.
For bedrooms where darkness is important, consider cordless blackout cellular or roller shades. Cellular shades are the stronger choice when insulation is also a major priority, while roller shades provide a simpler, more streamlined appearance.
You can also browse our Bedroom Window Shades for additional operating styles and fabric options.
Are Cordless Shades Good for Large Windows?
Window size is an important consideration when choosing cordless operation.
Standard cordless cellular shades can be made up to 84 inches wide and 84 inches high, although EcoSmart recommends consulting with us when either dimension exceeds 72 inches. Cordless top-down/bottom-up cellular shades also have a maximum width and height of 84 inches.
Cordless roller shades accommodate a wider range of larger windows, with available sizes from 16 to 102 inches wide and 12 to 120 inches high.
If your window exceeds the practical range for cordless cellular operation, a cordless roller shade may be a better manual option. You can also consider continuous cord loop or motorized shades for particularly large or difficult-to-reach windows.
Cordless Shades vs. Motorized Shades
Cordless and motorized shades both eliminate exposed manual operating cords, but they work very differently.
Cordless shades are operated by hand. They are a good choice when the window is easy to reach and you want straightforward operation without motors, batteries, remotes, or smart-home components.
Motorized shades use an electric motor and can be a better choice for high windows, windows behind furniture, larger shades, or rooms where automatic schedules and remote control would be useful.
If you are interested in automated operation, compare our Motorized Window Shades.
Choose Cordless Shades Based on What Matters Most
If you are deciding between the different EcoSmart cordless options, start with how you want the window to function:
- Choose cordless cellular shades when insulation and energy efficiency are major priorities.
- Choose cordless roller shades when you prefer a minimalist appearance or need to cover a larger window.
- Choose light-filtering fabric when you want natural light to remain in the room.
- Choose blackout fabric when darkness and privacy matter more.
- Choose cordless top-down/bottom-up cellular shades when you want privacy below eye level while keeping the upper portion of the window open.
- Consider motorization when the window is difficult to reach or automatic operation would be more convenient.
Custom Cordless Shades Made in Vermont
EcoSmart cordless window shades are built to order rather than manufactured in a limited range of stock sizes. Depending on the shade you choose, you can customize the exact width and height, fabric, color, mount, light control, hardware, and available upgrades.
Every shade is hand-assembled in our Williston, Vermont facility and shipped directly to you.
Measure and Compare Fabrics Before Ordering
Because every EcoSmart shade is made to your measurements, accurate sizing is important. Use our Cellular Shade Measuring Guide or Roller Shade Measuring Guide before entering your dimensions.
We also recommend viewing fabrics at your own windows before making a final color or light-control decision. Order Free Cellular Shade Fabric Samples or Free Roller Shade Fabric Samples to compare your options at home.