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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...

Inside, Out

by Terry Coffey | Mar 16, 2022 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

With the approach of Spring our thoughts are turning to the outdoors and Summer. And, if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past couple of years, it’s the importance of our outdoor spaces. As you start thinking about your outdoor living plans for this Summer,...

Did You Know? Levels of Privacy

by Terry Coffey | Mar 14, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

What does privacy mean to you? We all have our own ideas about privacy, and those ideas can shift depending on the circumstances. Privacy, room darkening, opaque, and blackout are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about window shades. But did...

Enhance Privacy and Security with Window Shades

by Terry Coffey | Mar 9, 2022 | Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Motorized window shades are one of the most flexible smart solutions you can add to your home. They can help reduce energy costs by mitigating solar heat gain and control glare, even while allowing you to retain views to the outside. But shades can also be used to...

TecVision ALR Allows Projection in New Outdoor Market District

by Terry Coffey | Mar 2, 2022 | From the Field, Outdoor Living, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

The 5th Street Public Market is a new outdoor market district located in Eugene, Oregon. The community gathering space includes restaurants, shopping, high end hotels, and luxury apartments. In addition to those amenities the market will seek to draw more people with...

Did You Know? Draper at Home Stands for Innovation

by Terry Coffey | Feb 28, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

When Draper first introduced the Draper at Home collection of shades for the residential market at last year’s CEDIA trade show, standard window shades for the smart home were the topic of most discussions. But did you know Draper has many shading innovations that...

Draper CE Courses for #AVTweeps

by Terry Coffey | Feb 23, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, From the Field, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Screen Technology

Are you among the #AVTweeps looking for renewal credits for your CTS or CEDIA certification? Then here’s some good news for you: Draper has 4 AVIXA-certified classes and 1 CEDIA course to help with your renewal! CTS: LED Technology and Support StructuresDirect view...

Did You Know? Four Times Draper Made AV Installers’ Lives Easier

by Terry Coffey | Feb 21, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Did You Know?, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

The life of an AV installer isn’t always easy. Out-of-spec walls, small elevators, and tight installation timelines are just a few of the many challenges faced by AV installers. Did you know Draper designs all of our products with the installer in mind? Here are four...

Draper At Home Shades and Your 2022 Color Forecast

by Terry Coffey | Feb 16, 2022 | Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Every year design and color professionals look at various trends to predict what colors will be popular among consumers the following year. Paint and other finishing companies then use those forecasts to promote their colors of the year. This year, most of the various...

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