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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? A Match Made in Indiana—Just for Your Home

by Terry Coffey | Jan 17, 2022 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Perhaps the most important element of decorating your home is color. Your color palette not only communicates your taste and personality to others it also affects your mood and comfort level. Window shades play an integral role in your color scheme by controlling...

Draper Announces Sale of Subsidiary Draper Europe AB

by Terry Coffey | Jan 12, 2022 | Draper Updates, International Update

On January 1, 2022, Draper, Inc. sold our subsidiary company, Draper Europe AB, located in Halmstad, Sweden, to members of their current management team. Draper purchased Bjurab AB (now Draper Europe) in October 2002. At that time Bjurab was a manufacturer of...

Did You Know? Draper has a Custom Solutions Group

by Terry Coffey | Jan 10, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

Not every project requirement can be met using a standard shading system. Did you know Draper has a custom solutions group comprised of architectural consultants, designers, project managers, and manufacturing staff? Our team will work hand-in-hand with you to...

Why Gym Equipment Controls Are More Important Than Ever

by Terry Coffey | Jan 5, 2022 | Gym Equipment

Every facet of society seems to be benefitting from the plethora of technological innovations being introduced almost daily. Even gymnasiums are impacted by changes in lifestyles and advances in technology. In the gym, the impact comes in the demand for floor space...

Did You Know? Draper Offers Shade Commissioning

by Terry Coffey | Jan 3, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

On large or complex motorized shading system projects, it can be difficult to ensure that the operational narrative and architectural shading strategy are carried out as intended. Did you know that Draper offers site commissioning services to ensure that your shading...

AV is Everywhere, and these Draper Projects Prove It

by Terry Coffey | Dec 29, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

One of the biggest changes in the spaces we all inhabit is the ubiquity of audiovisual equipment. From health care and educational facilities to public and private spaces it’s becoming rarer to not find an AV presence. Here are five recent examples of this "AV is...

Did You Know-Outdoor Shades 6-Louvers and Tailored Solutions

by Terry Coffey | Dec 27, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

While roller shades provide great protection from glare and the elements, they aren't the only outdoor shading solution. Did You Know Draper also offers nontraditional shading systems, including louvers, for use outdoors? FlexShade® PanelsSkylights, sunrooms, sloped...

ADA Compliance and AV Mounts & Structures

by Terry Coffey | Dec 22, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Pro AV Integration

One question our AV Mounts & Structures team is frequently asked is about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was enacted in 1992 for the purpose of eliminating discrimination against people with disabilities. Designers ask us how the ADA applies to the...

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