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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 Things to Expect from Draper in 2019

by Terry Coffey | Jan 1, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Solar Control & Window Shades

What was the best thing about your 2018? And what are your hopes for the new year? 2018 was Draper’s best year ever, and today we begin the new year expecting to be able to say the same thing about 2019 when it is over. We’ve already shared some of our highlights from...

From Parliament to a Wind Tunnel: Highlights from 2018

by Terry Coffey | Dec 28, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, External Videos, Gym Equipment, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Solar Control & Window Shades

How does a company follow up its best year ever? By topping it the next year! That’s exactly what Draper accomplished in 2018, topping our previous best year in 2017. Here are a few highlights from an eventful and fruitful year: Large louvers and debating rotating....

Setting and Managing Expectations

by Terry Coffey | Dec 18, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Project management probably doesn’t get top billing when it comes to custom solutions. Yet it’s just as important as the design and production processes in making Draper’s custom solutions efforts a success. Because custom projects can involve several key stakeholders...

New Standard Keeps Kids Safe

by Terry Coffey | Dec 14, 2018 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

A new safety standard takes effect on December 15 for window coverings with operable cords that are located in areas accessible by small children. The new standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018, was developed by the Window Coverings Manufacturer’s Association and the...

Three Little Sentences That Will Get You Through a Shade Project

by Terry Coffey | Dec 11, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Maybe Homer Simpson doesn’t come to mind when you think of a successful business person. But hear us out. In one episode, Bart’s dad offered this advice to help his son navigate the business world: “I want to share something with you: the three little sentences that...

TecVision—Not Your Grandparents’ Projection Screen

by Terry Coffey | Dec 7, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology

Projection screen technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Even with the emergence of larger flat screens, these advances have ensured that projection screens remain a viable and often preferred solution for visual displays. Draper’s...

Five Times Draper Worked an Angle

by Terry Coffey | Dec 3, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Being good at solving problems requires certain skill sets. You need to be a good listener, adaptable, smart, and open to ideas. You also need to be able to step back and approach the problem from another angle. The cliché term for this is thinking outside the box....

Five Tips for Custom Solutions

by Terry Coffey | Nov 30, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Not every audiovisual or solar control project lends itself to a standardized solution. In these instances, Draper takes a project-by-project approach, working with customers to develop a unique solution specific to their needs. While this approach doesn’t work for...

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