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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? Color, Openness, and Comfort

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

Color and openness factor are two key factors in determining a shade fabric’s performance. But did you know they are both equally important in providing comfort in your home? Read on to learn how. Openness and ComfortOpenness factor is a number describing the amount...

Hidden AV Maintains Elegant Atmosphere

by Terry Coffey | Feb 9, 2022 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Screen Technology

Presidential libraries and museums play an important role in telling the American public the stories of our past Presidents. To tell those stories the best and latest educational techniques and technologies are used to make them vibrant, engrossing, and memorable. And...

Did You Know? The Acumen® is the Pinnacle of Versatility!

by Terry Coffey | Feb 7, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Screen Technology

Versatility. That’s a term we’ve applied to the Acumen® projection screen series since the very beginning. But what does that actually mean? Did you know that the Acumen series was designed to have maximum versatility in these specific areas? Conditions for...

Draper Introduces Draper Online for AV Dealers

by Terry Coffey | Feb 2, 2022 | Draper At Home, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Projector Lifts, Residential Technology, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

AV integration is a busy industry. You need to get the best and most profitable returns from the hours you put in. And one area where time can seem wasted is in the quoting process. Draper is helping you make the most of your time by streamlining the quoting and...

Did You Know? Even More Draper Shades Achieve UL Listing!

by Terry Coffey | Jan 31, 2022 | Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

Window shade manufacturers all say their products are safe and high quality. But how do you prove it? UL Listing is the gold standard for proving product safety throughout the construction industry. Did you know that just about a year ago, Draper achieved UL Listing...

Video: Draper Squashes Historic Solar Control Assignment

by Terry Coffey | Jan 26, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades

One of the first things visitors notice about the Arlen Specter United States Squash Center is the pair of vast windows on each end of the facility. The facility, which opened in the summer of 2021, is home to the headquarters of the United States Squash Association...

Did You Know? Child Safety Update

by Terry Coffey | Jan 24, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Manually operated window shades are a popular choice in many settings because they are less expensive than motorized solutions. That includes places where small children may be present, including homes, schools, and day care centers. Did you know ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018...

The Shape of Video Walls to Come

by Terry Coffey | Jan 19, 2022 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, From the Field, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration

Innovation comes in all shapes and sizes. And in the case of videowalls, shapes and sizes are two of the most innovative aspects of developing technologies. In 1959, trumpeter Ornette Coleman signaled the innovations ahead in the world of music with his album “The...

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