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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...

We Did What We Tell You Not To

by Terry Coffey | Sep 28, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

It’s never a good idea to leave exterior shading systems deployed during very windy conditions. Even with products like the FlexShade ZIP, which are designed to stay put in windy conditions, we stress that the product should not be in the open position during high...

Tech Elevated: Meeting the Challenges of Tech in the Classroom

by Terry Coffey | Sep 25, 2018 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Classrooms create a unique audiovisual challenge and require using the right system for the job. In a higher education setting, the technology needs to deliver a clear image with the lights on so students can take notes. But what you often see is a dim, washed out...

AV Podcasts You Should Follow

by Terry Coffey | Sep 21, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

If there’s one thing people in the audiovisual industry love as much as technology, it’s talking about technology. And, being a group of technically adept people, this has led to the creation of a number of excellent podcasts covering AV news. Here are a few AV...

Working with AV Consultants in Higher Education

by Terry Coffey | Sep 18, 2018 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Life can be hectic for technology managers working in higher education. In a recent article for campustechnology.com, Ithaca College audio visual services coordinator Ryan Engels, CTS‐D, CTS‐I AV, offered a solution: independent AV consultants. In “Three Good Reasons...

CEDIA 2018: Focusing on Innovation

by Terry Coffey | Sep 14, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Focused on innovative solutions. That’s more than just a tagline for us. It’s how we approach every day, every task. And it’s how we spent last week at the CEDIA Expo in San Diego: focusing on innovation. In the past, we’ve shown a wide range of AV and shading...

Video Wallapalooza: A Must-See Experience!

by Terry Coffey | Sep 11, 2018 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Digital Signage, Draper Updates

To really get a feel for videowall technology you need to experience it in person. This also goes for mounting and trim solutions for those videowalls. That’s why Draper is joining Leyard® and Planar as a sponsor of the 2018 Video Wallapalaooza Roadshow Across...

Architectural Podcasts You Should Follow

by Terry Coffey | Sep 7, 2018 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates

How do you stay up to date on trends, news, and best practices in the architectural community? Consider podcasts. Portable and easy to listen to in the office, car, or at home, well-done podcasts drill deeply into niche topics. Here are seven architectural podcasts...

Join Us This Week at CEDIA 2018!

by Terry Coffey | Sep 4, 2018 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

This week the home technology community comes together in San Diego for the CEDIA EXPO. The annual show encompasses the best in smart home technology, including AV, security, lighting, and consumer electronics. The power of TecVision. Draper’s focus this week will be...

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