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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...

Draper Teams with Mermet USA at NeoCon 2019

by Terry Coffey | May 3, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

The most important annual event for the commercial design industry will take place next month in Chicago. Draper and Mermet USA are combining art and science to bring the next generation of window shading solutions to the Interiors + Sources Materials Pavilion at...

Four Ways to Get the Most Out of a Small Gym

by Terry Coffey | Apr 26, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Smaller gymnasiums present unique planning and construction challenges. There’s a lot to fit in, and sometimes it can be a chore to find enough space for everything. Here are four ways to get the most out of the space in a small gym: Use ceiling-suspended...

Get Your Projection Screens Fast

by Terry Coffey | Apr 23, 2019 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

On-time delivery of projection screens matters. There is typically a window set aside for projection screen installation, and if the product isn’t delivered on time it leads to costly delays. With this in mind, Draper can ship most of our electric projection screens...

The Draper Experience

by Terry Coffey | Apr 19, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

For window shade projects to run smoothly, it takes cooperation and trust between the manufacturer and the seller/installer. One way we work to build that trust is by inviting dealers to visit Spiceland, Indiana, for the “Draper experience.” Earlier this week, Draper...

Five Ways to Guarantee a Positive Projection Experience

by Terry Coffey | Apr 16, 2019 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Positive personal experiences sell projection better than any amount of advertising can. A well-done projection installation is visually impressive. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. When projection is done as an afterthought, poor performance results. Here...

The Number One Office Perk: Natural Light

by Terry Coffey | Apr 12, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Looking to add perks to your work place to keep your employees happy? Instead of adding a fitness center, online cafeteria, or ping-pong tables, consider natural light. Access to natural daylight and a view of the outdoors are the number one office perk employees...

New CEDIA Headquarters Features Draper Projection Solutions

by Terry Coffey | Apr 9, 2019 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

When the leading international authority in the home technology industry sets out to build a new global headquarters, you can bet it will be packed with the latest and greatest tech tools. While the new CEDIA headquarters unveiled late last month in Fishers, Indiana,...

Solar Control at the Final Four…and How Pre-Planning Can Save Money

by Terry Coffey | Apr 2, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Solar Control & Window Shades

The site for this year’s NCAA Division I Men's Final Four spent $4.6 million to block natural daylight from entering the facility and interfering with television coverage. The U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is using heavy, grey curtains to hide one of...

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