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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...

Announcing our Elevate Your Game Winner!

by Terry Coffey | Oct 16, 2024 | Draper Updates

After thousands of entries and hundreds of test rides, we’ve finally crossed the finish line in our Elevate Your Game Contest! The official winner is Alec Belanger! Alec is the Vice President - New England Region for Garden City, New York-based systems integrator...

Draper Adds New Pro AV Rep Firm Pro Tech Marketing

by Terry Coffey | Oct 9, 2024 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Draper, Inc. welcomes Pro Tech Marketing as our newest independent Pro AV manufacturer representative. Working alongside our Regional Sales Manager – Western USA, Sam Nord, the Pro Tech team is now available to support Draper Pro AV in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New...

Are You Ready for Pickleball?

by Neal Turner | Oct 2, 2024 | Gym Equipment

Have you heard of Pickleball? If not, you may want to start investigating. For the past 3 years Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in the United States according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. Many schools and recreation centers are adding...

4 Reasons to Love the StyleLine®

by Terry Coffey | Sep 25, 2024 | Screen Technology

One of the hits of the summer for Draper has been the introduction of the StyleLine® fixed projection screen. StyleLine is the most versatile fixed frame projection screen system we’ve ever produced, and, so far, it’s hit the market with a bang, winning several awards...

Embracing Partnership’s Role in the Draper Success Story

by Chris Broome | Sep 11, 2024 | Core Values, Draper Updates, From the President's Desk

As you may be aware, Draper has been working to define our core values and how we should grow our leadership capabilities. In the first of a series of blog posts about this effort, Chief Engineer Harold Seib shared our first core value, Strategy. In this post, Rachel...

TPMS: Motorized Shade Commissioning Services

by Terry Coffey | Aug 14, 2024 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Note: This is part 6 in a series of posts about Technical Project Management Services offered by Draper. Click here to read the introduction to this series, including information on the full TPMS program. In the previous TPMS post, we explained how we can integrate...

TPMS: Building Management System Integration of Shades

by Terry Coffey | Aug 7, 2024 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Note: This is part 5 in a series of posts about Technical Project Management Services offered by Draper. Click here to read the introduction to this series, including information on the full TPMS program. In the previous TPMS post, we explained how we create custom...

Draper Adds Three Pro AV Rep Firms

by Terry Coffey | Jul 31, 2024 | Draper Updates, Pro AV Integration

Draper, Inc., has announced the addition of three new independent Pro AV manufacturer representatives. Image Marketing West now represents Draper Pro AV products in northern California, northern Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. Vision 2 Marketing West...

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