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A Long and Exciting Ride

by Clint Childress | May 21, 2025 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades | 1 Comment

One of the most satisfying and interesting things about working at Draper is the people you meet. And recently one of the most interesting I got to work with decided to call it a day after a long and successful career. Richard Wilson retired after 12 years with Draper...

The Power of Partnership: At the Heart of Draper Inc.

by Joseph Burke | May 14, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building | 0 Comments

At Draper Inc., partnership isn’t just a business buzzword — it’s a part of who we are. It shapes how we work, how we treat people, and how we grow. Over the years, we’ve learned that the best results come when we work together. Whether we’re teaming up with...

Potential Disaster Leads to Hallmark Moment

by Terry Coffey | May 7, 2025 | Draper Updates | 0 Comments

Imagine the scene. You’re at work. It’s been a busy day packing window shade orders for delivery. At some point, you look down at your left hand and realize with horror that the engagement ring is missing! That’s just what happened to Courtney Poindexter, who works in...

Do You Need Plants in Biophilic Architecture? Yes, But There’s More to it Than That.

by Terry Coffey | April 30, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building | 0 Comments

Biophilic design is often associated with buildings that include plants, water, and other natural features as part of the interior and exterior architecture. But biophilic design is more than adding some green plants and the sound of water. In an Arch Daily article...

Draper Improves Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

by Terry Coffey | April 23, 2025 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates | 0 Comments

With the recent additions of a new building and a new automated powder coating line, Draper knew our carbon footprint and energy costs were bound to take a big hit. But our years of experience with Lean Manufacturing principles helped us take a positive approach to...

How to: Caring for your Draper At Home Outdoor Shades

by Terry Coffey | Sep 7, 2022 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

Outdoor shades in the Draper At Home collection are built to last for many years. But regular cleaning and maintenance will help you get the most out of your outdoor shades. Hardware Cleaning:Draper At Home outdoor shade hardware consists of powder coated aluminum...

How to: Cleaning Your Draper At Home Roller Shades

by Terry Coffey | Aug 31, 2022 | Draper At Home, How-To, Solar Control & Window Shades

Oops! Now you’ve done it! There’s a stain on your beautiful Draper Home roller shade fabric panel. Or maybe you’d just like to give everything a good dusting. But before you start cleaning window shades, there are a few things to remember: You can clean most Draper At...

Draper Keeps Your AV Projects Moving Ahead

by Terry Coffey | Aug 24, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Rental & Staging, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Two and a half years on from the beginning of the COVID pandemic and we are still hearing about its effects on shipping and supply chains. However, we’re here to assure you that our supply chain is operating at full capacity and our lead times and on-time delivery...

Outdoor Shades Doubled this Restaurant’s Seating Capacity

by Terry Coffey | Aug 17, 2022 | Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

If there’s one thing popular restaurants never seem to have enough of, it’s space. The Cow: An Eatery is no exception. The Cow is in beautiful Morrison, Colorado, which is home to Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Red Rocks Park. The restaurant has a busy mix of tourists and...

Is It Time for New Window Treatments?

by Terry Coffey | Aug 10, 2022 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are your old mini blinds getting bent out of shape? Did you buy some cheap window treatments at a giant DIY store and now you’re regretting it? Or maybe it’s simply time to refresh your home’s interior design. Whatever the reason, it’s time for new window treatments....

Why Choose Between Glare Control and Privacy?

by Terry Coffey | Aug 3, 2022 | Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

One of the first choices many people make when selecting window shades is fabric type: mesh for glare control or opaque for privacy. But more homeowners are asking why they must choose. The short answer is that you don’t have to choose between glare control and...

Did You Know? High Ceilings Don’t Matter Any More!

by Terry Coffey | Jul 25, 2022 | Did You Know?, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

For years high ceilings in large venues have created headaches for AV designers and installers. They’ve also created neckaches for people trying to experience content on projection screens suspended from high up. Traditionally we would solve this with extra fabric...

What is a Smart Roller Shade?

by Terry Coffey | Jul 20, 2022 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Smart home technology has taken the world by storm. The modern home includes everything from smart refrigerators to smart light bulbs. Smart roller shades are an integral part of the modern smart home. Draper At Home motorized shades are powered by Somfy to integrate...

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