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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...

Embrace the Hottest Color Trends of 2025

by Clint Childress | Jan 29, 2025 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

The 2025 Color of the Year announcements are in, and the world of interior design is abuzz with inspiration. Each year, companies like Pantone and leading paint manufacturers unveil their picks for the colors that will shape everything from fashion to home décor....

New ASTM Standard is Slam Dunk for Gym Safety

by Neal Turner | Jan 22, 2025 | Gym Equipment

Safety in the gym has always been our top priority at Draper. That’s why we participated in the development of a new ASTM standard that provides direction to users, specifiers, and manufacturers of basketball backstops for installation in public venues. ASTM F3731 –...

Draper Adds New Pro AV Rep Firm in Northeast United States

by Terry Coffey | Jan 15, 2025 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Introducing Our Pro AV Rep Firm: UC Technology Partners. UC Technology Partners (UCTP) now represents Draper Pro AV products throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Northern New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont.UCTP was recently founded...

Solid – A Strong foundation

by Terry Coffey | Jan 7, 2025 | Core Values, Draper Updates

By Dick Estelle, Director of Manufacturing By the time this blog is published, I will be retired. I began my career at Draper on May 26, 1981 (43 years ago). As I reflect on those early days and think about the owners – Luther Pidgeon, John Pidgeon, and Mike Broome –...

Draper Demonstrates the Art of Shading in Museum Spaces

by Terry Coffey | Dec 4, 2024 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

When the recent expansion of The Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, was completed, there was 40% more exhibit space thanks to a new 42,000 square foot pavilion connecting the museum’s two original buildings. The much-needed additional space made room for an expanding...

Combining Custom and Standard Designs to Create a Stunning Customer LED Experience

by Grant Wylie | Nov 20, 2024 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Pro AV Integration

A well-designed and well-executed LED video wall creates an immersive customer experience like no other. And that one-of-a-kind experience is just what FanDuel was looking for at its new sportsbook in Chicago’s United Center that would blend the excitement of live...

Growth – It’s in our DNA

by Brian Hocker | Nov 13, 2024 | Core Values, Draper Updates

Growth – the process of something becoming bigger, developing and increasing. In order to grow, the right ingredients are required to provide all of the essentials for proper development. Whether it is a growing baby, child, or company, the same holds true. The right...

Motorized Shades and Energy Efficiency

by Clint Childress | Nov 6, 2024 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper At Home, Smart Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

Sustainability and energy efficiency are becoming more important than ever in home design. And although both are strong points in favor of motorized roller shades, they sometimes get left out of the conversation. Hopefully, that’s about to change thanks to projects...

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