Creating Multi-Level Privacy in Open-Concept Homes

Why Open-Concept Homes Practically Require TDBU Shades

In open layouts, living, dining, and kitchen spaces often share the same window wall. That means one window treatment decision impacts the entire room—and privacy becomes harder to achieve without sacrificing natural light.

TDBU shades solve this by offering **multi-level privacy**: you can cover the bottom section of the window to block street-level views while leaving the top open to brighten the entire room.

This prevents the space from feeling closed off while still giving you separation where you need it most—especially on ground-floor windows.

Balancing Daylight & Visibility Across Shared Living Spaces

In open-concept homes, natural light needs to flow freely. Full-coverage window treatments can make a room feel darker and smaller, but TDBU functionality allows you to keep sunlight entering from above even when privacy is needed below.

Our cellular shade collection is especially effective here because the honeycomb structure softens and diffuses light while maintaining insulation and comfort.

The result:
• Bright spaces without glare
• Privacy without darkness
• Even, comfortable lighting across the entire room

Flexible Privacy Zones for Multi-Use Rooms

Open layouts often serve multiple purposes—entertaining, working, relaxing, cooking—and each activity may require a different level of privacy or light control. TDBU shades allow you to create these “zones” effortlessly.

Use cases include:
• Lowering the bottom portion for privacy during family time
• Opening the top for morning light during breakfast
• Reducing glare in a work-from-home setup
• Maintaining visibility toward the backyard while blocking street-level views

For tall or hard-to-reach windows in open-concept great rooms, consider pairing with motorized window coverings for even smoother transitions throughout the day.

Why Austin homeowners love this: In modern homes across Circle C, Mueller, and Dripping Springs—where open layouts and large windows dominate—TDBU cellular shades offer the perfect blend of privacy and daylight. Homeowners appreciate that they can stay open to natural light while still feeling protected from street views and close neighbors.