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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...

New Video Highlights Core, Advanced, and Tailored solutions

by Terry Coffey | May 20, 2020 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, External Videos, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

Draper is committed to helping you achieve your vision. Whether you need AV, solar control, or gymnasium equipment, we provide solutions in three categories designed to fit any need . We are focused on quality, on-time delivery, and elevated ROI . CoreCore products...

Diving into Draper Tailored Solar Control Solutions

by Terry Coffey | May 13, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building

When it comes to finding the right solar control solution for a client’s particular needs, a wide variety of factors need to be considered. That’s the topic of the latest episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast. Host Tyler Kern was joined by Draper®️...

Window Shades from the Outside Looking In

by Terry Coffey | May 6, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Window shades are such an important part of interior design that it is easy to forget there are two sides to the story. In fact, what is happening on the outer side of the shade is at least as important as what happens inside. Solar heat gainWindow shades are an...

How to Stop Hot Spots

by Terry Coffey | Apr 29, 2020 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Have you ever seen a projection screen where one area is much brighter than the rest of the image on the screen? This is called hotspotting, and it is especially difficult to overcome when the projector is located close to the screen. There are ways to avoid...

Engineering Value Podcast-Looking Back, Forging Ahead

by Terry Coffey | Apr 22, 2020 | Draper Updates

Very few family-owned companies make it past the second generation. It is possible, however, for a family business to not only survive but thrive. And Draper is living proof of that fact. On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern talked...

Introducing a New Tool to Promote Solar Control

by Terry Coffey | Apr 15, 2020 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Several studies have linked productivity with access to natural light and views of the outdoors. But glare, solar heat gain, and direct sun on workers’ eyes or workspaces can make it harder to perform basic work functions and actually lower productivity. Telling this...

This One Belongs to the Reds

by Terry Coffey | Apr 8, 2020 | Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades

Since the Cincinnati Redstockings became the first professional baseball team in 1869, the franchise has enjoyed a rich history. Players like Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, and Pete Rose have helped the Reds to 9 National League pennants and 5...

Draper Donates Masks to Hospital

by Terry Coffey | Apr 1, 2020 | Draper Updates

Last week Draper donated 1200 masks to Henry County Memorial Hospital. Both paper and N95 masks were included. “Draper is always looking for ways that we can help our local community,” said company president Chris Broome. “It is particularly important with the current...

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