PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
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We offer financing options for our customers, subject to approved credit.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
Window Tinting
Everyone is familiar with traditional window coverings like blinds, shades and drapes, but many people are unaware of residential window films and window tinting.
About Us
Rico's Window Coverings & Films was founded in 1958 by Rico H. Morotti, who began a draperies business out of his home. We’ve been family-owned and operated ever since, serving the greater Sacramento area for three generations.
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The Benefits of Top-Down/Bottom-Up Window Coverings
Have you ever wished you could let natural light into your home while still maintaining privacy? Or do you want to block glare on your TV screen without darkening the entire room? Top-down/bottom-up window treatments might be exactly what you've been looking for! At Rico's Window Coverings & Films, we've been helping Sacramento homeowners solve these common challenges since 1958, and this innovative operating system remains one of our most requested features.
What Are Top-Down/Bottom-Up Window Coverings?
Unlike traditional window treatments that only open from the bottom, top-down/bottom-up shades offer dual operation. You can lower them from the top, raise them from the bottom, or position them anywhere in between. This unique flexibility transforms how you control light, privacy, and views throughout your home.
Perfect Privacy Without Sacrificing Light
In neighborhoods throughout Sacramento, Folsom, and El Dorado Hills, privacy concerns often lead homeowners to keep their blinds closed all day. Top-down/bottom-up blinds offer a better solution. By lowering the top portion of your shade, you welcome natural light from above while keeping the bottom portion closed for privacy from street-level views.
This setup works particularly well in:
- Bathrooms, where you can maintain privacy while enjoying natural light
- Street-facing living rooms in neighborhoods like Granite Bay and Roseville
- Bedrooms that face neighboring homes in closer-set developments
Superior Light Control Throughout the Day
The Sacramento region enjoys abundant sunshine, but that brightness can become overwhelming at certain times of day. Top-down/bottom-up window coverings allow precise light control as the sun moves across the sky.
Morning eastern light streaming directly onto your breakfast table? Lower just the top portion. Is afternoon western glare hitting your work-from-home setup? Adjust the middle section while keeping the top open for ambient light. This targeted approach maintains your connection to the outdoors while solving specific light problems.
Enhanced Energy Efficiency With Seasonal Adaptability
Our Sacramento summers bring intense heat, while winter mornings can be surprisingly chilly. Top-down/bottom-up shades help manage these temperature extremes by allowing you to:
- Block direct sunlight during hot summer afternoons while still capturing indirect light.
- Welcome warming sunshine on winter days while keeping cold drafts blocked at the bottom.
- Adjust throughout the day as heating and cooling needs change.
For Rocklin and Roseville homeowners looking to reduce energy bills, this precise control makes a noticeable difference year-round.
Protect Furnishings While Preserving Views
Many homes in El Dorado Hills and Granite Bay feature spectacular views, but those same windows can allow damaging UV rays to fade flooring, furniture, and artwork. With top-down/bottom-up window treatments, you can block direct rays where they hit valuable items while keeping views open where they matter most.
Versatile Options for Every Home
At Rico's, we offer top-down/bottom-up functionality in various styles, including:
- Cellular shades with superior insulation properties
- Roman shades for a more traditional, elegant appearance
- Woven wood shades that bring natural textures into your space
- Sheer shades that diffuse light beautifully while maintaining the view
With three generations of experience serving the greater Sacramento area, our team can help you select the perfect top-down/bottom-up window coverings for your specific needs. Call us at (916) 366-7426 or schedule an in-home consultation to experience these versatile window treatments for yourself!