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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...

Four Exterior Shading Questions

by Terry Coffey | Feb 1, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Interior and exterior shading systems both have roles to play in handling glare and solar heat gain issues. While interior solutions, such as roller shades, are best known in North America, often an exterior solution is a better option. So how do you know when to use...

Put the Speaker Where it Belongs

by Terry Coffey | Jan 29, 2019 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Whether you’re installing a home theater system or AV in a corporate or commercial environment, the proper setup for the sound system ensures the highest quality results. The ideal position for the main speaker is behind the screen on the same level as the right and...

Providing Solar Control for Oddly-Shaped Windows

by Terry Coffey | Jan 25, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

While a window with a trapezoidal or other custom shape can be a stunning addition to a building’s aesthetic, it can also create problems for solar control. Standard rectangular shades and blinds aren’t designed for this need. But we have a few solutions. Here are...

Get the Most out of Draper on ArchDaily

by Terry Coffey | Jan 22, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

If you’re an architect or designer, you’re probably a frequent ArchDaily user. The weblog covering architectural news, projects, products, and more is the world’s most-visited architecture website. Many ArchDaily users prefer to remain within the site’s ecosystem...

A Matter of Trust

by Terry Coffey | Jan 15, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building

“… some might have learned to adjust. But then it never was a matter of trust." -Billy Joel In a world of increasing commoditization, where many business transactions take place with no personal contact between company and customer, it can be hard to place trust in...

Three Ways Our Shade Production Benefits You

by Terry Coffey | Jan 11, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, International Update, Solar Control & Window Shades

Nobody wants to be stuck in the middle of a project delay because of product or delivery issues. We know you feel the pull of deadlines and expectations from their own customers. That’s why we’ve improved our internal processes to bring a bit more sanity to your next...

Dream Without Limits at ISE 2019

by Terry Coffey | Jan 8, 2019 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Looking for solutions that offer function, elegance, and ease-of-installation? Then you’ll like what we have to show you at Integrated Systems Europe 2019, February 5-8 in Amsterdam. ISE is the gathering place for the AV world. It’s where the industry goes to...

Custom Gym Equipment Creates Multipurpose Sports Center

by Terry Coffey | Jan 4, 2019 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, International Update

Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of St. Bernard Parish’s 33-acre Val Riess Recreation Complex in Chalmette, Louisiana. Originally a soccer and softball complex, a multi-purpose building was added during the recovery from the hurricane that struck in 2005. For several...

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