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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...

Catastrophically Wounded Veteran Receives Mobility Chair Thanks to You!

by Terry Coffey | Nov 17, 2021 | Draper Updates

United States Army Corporal Sue Downes was serving with a military police unit in Logar province, Afghanistan, when tragedy struck. Her vehicle struck a roadside bomb. Downes was awarded a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the Army Achievement Medal and the Combat...

Preserving the Essence of the Wolf Trap Experience

by Terry Coffey | Nov 10, 2021 | Solar Control & Window Shades

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is unique in the American park system. It is the only national park whose main mission is the presentation of the performing arts. Every May through September, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts hosts...

Did You Know? CEDIA Tech Summits are Back!

by Terry Coffey | Nov 8, 2021 | Did You Know?, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper@Home window shades are powered by Somfy to elevate the comfort of your smart home. The collection was a big hit when we introduced it at the CEDIA Expo in September, despite the lower show attendance due to COVID-19. If you didn’t make it to Indianapolis,...

Draper at InfoComm 2021-Smaller Crowd, Bigger Conversations

by Terry Coffey | Nov 3, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, External Videos, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Recent innovations by Draper in AV mounts and structures (AVMS) and projection screen technology are gaining momentum in the AV industry. That’s one of the takeaways from InfoComm 2021, which took place last week in Orlando. Fewer people = more quality time.Although...

Did You Know? Draper has its own control system

by Terry Coffey | Nov 1, 2021 | Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades

Motorization and automation are often seen as optional “extras” in a shading system. While it’s true that the fabric panel does most of the work, it’s also important that the fabric be properly deployed for maximum performance. That’s where the automation comes in. In...

Draper® Brings LED Mounting, Projection Solutions to InfoComm

by Terry Coffey | Oct 27, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Draper® is known in the AV industry mostly for projection screens. But starting today we’re using InfoComm 2021 as a platform to remind #AVTweeps that we’re also a leading manufacturer of standard and unique video wall mounting solutions. On display at InfoComm will...

Did You Know? Why UL GREENGUARD?

by Terry Coffey | Oct 25, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Wellness, comfort, and productivity are all important topics when designing a sustainable and healthy building. And a really important part of addressing those and other areas is indoor air quality. You can learn more about the impact air quality has on a property’s...

5 Reasons to Order Your Draper At Home Sales Kit Today

by Terry Coffey | Oct 20, 2021 | Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

The Draper At Home collection of shading solutions introduced at CEDIA 2021 is the most complete range in the residential marketplace. That’s great for custom integrators and their clients: the more choices you have, the easier it is to tailor a system to a specific...

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