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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Did You Know? New Partnerships

by Terry Coffey | Jun 13, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Did You Know?, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Screen Technology

Creating and building on partnerships is a key element of our ongoing success. Did you know at #InfoComm22 we announced new partnerships that will help us continue to grow our presence in the AV marketplace? Seeking new opportunities with manufacturer’s...

#InfoComm22: Let’s Talk!

by Terry Coffey | Jun 8, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Although the in-person InfoComm AV trade show did take place last year, it was a much smaller event than usual event. Lingering effects of COVID-19 kept verified attendance at less than 7,500. When #InfoComm22 opens today in Las Vegas, though, things are expected to...

Did You Know? International Day of Light

by Terry Coffey | Jun 6, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

Light is so important that we humans need it to survive. Every May 16th the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) pays tribute to that importance with the International Day of Light. The day commemorates scientist Theodore Maiman’s...

Five Reasons to Choose the Draper At Home FlexShade® ZIP

by Terry Coffey | Jun 1, 2022 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades

Do you want to use outdoor shades to make a porch or patio more comfortable, create backyard “rooms,” or stop glare and solar heat gain before the sunlight gets to your windows? Whatever your purpose Draper At Home offers multiple solutions! For most applications,...

Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

by Terry Coffey | May 30, 2022 | Draper Updates

Draper is closed today in observance of the Memorial Day...

What’s New in Window Shades?

by Terry Coffey | May 25, 2022 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Solar Control & Window Shades

Innovation. Growth. Creativity. Even after 120 years, these continue to be extremely important to Draper. We’re only halfway through the first quarter of 2022 but it has already been a busy year in each of these areas! We’ve already shared the good news about the new...

Did You Know? New Dual Roller Headboxes

by Terry Coffey | May 23, 2022 | Did You Know?, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Dual roller shades are growing in popularity because you don’t have to choose between light filtering and room darkening fabrics. You can have both in the same window! Did you know Draper® has added some new headbox options to our Dual Roller FlexShade® window shades?...

A New Angle to Draper Coupled Shades

by Terry Coffey | May 18, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Coupled window shades can make motorized operation less expensive and simpler. With a coupled unit, a single motor can drive up to five shade panels. While this is fairly simple on flat facades, coupling shades across angled glazing presents some additional...

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