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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...

Off to the CI Expo

by Amy Madden | Oct 11, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

While the Northern California CI Expo celebrates what should be its largest show yet, I will be in attendance for the first time. Draper joined with Mark Fielder, of Fielder Marketing, too late last year to participate in the event, but it’s been on my radar ever...

A Volleyball Phenom in the Family

by Terry Coffey | Oct 7, 2016 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment

Here at Draper we have some truly amazing and talented people, with some great families. Every now and then, though, we hear of a particularly extraordinary story. Like the one about the volleyball phenom who had already verbally committed to play volleyball in the...

European Vacation-Exterior Shading Edition

by Penny Sitler | Oct 4, 2016 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

I've just returned from completing a bucket list item: vacation in Europe. I studied in Europe (many years ago). I have worked in Europe (short trips to ISE—Integrated Systems Europe—and to our subsidiary, Draper Europe). But I've never traveled in Europe just to...

Greenbuild 2016 Preview

by Terry Coffey | Sep 27, 2016 | Architecture/Green Building, External Videos, Solar Control & Window Shades

Next week, Draper will be in Los Angeles, exhibiting at Greenbuild 2016. Greenbuild has become one of our most important shows as the role of solar control has become more important in the green building movement. In the past, we’ve introduced some of our most...

Which Gym Divider?

by Neal Turner | Sep 23, 2016 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment, International Update

There are many benefits to using Gymnasium Divider Curtains in an athletic facility. I covered them in a recent post. There are seven basic models available from most gymnasium equipment manufacturers and each style has its own unique benefits and features. So how do...

No Post-CEDIA Blues Here!

by Amy Madden | Sep 20, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

It seems natural that there’s always a bit of a letdown after a big trade show. And while I will admit to tired, sore feet after last week’s CEDIA Expo, there are no post-CEDIA blues here! Rather, we left the show enthused by the reaction to our products and excited...

NAQs: Never Asked Questions

by Terry Coffey | Sep 16, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

You see them everywhere—the Internet, brochures, installation instructions, product guides—I’m talking about Frequently Asked Questions. Sometimes reading a list of FAQs is like reading the latest adventures of Captain Obvious; other times you find yourself wondering...

Just Days Until CEDIA!

by Amy Madden | Sep 13, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre

There are just days until CEDIA 2016! The Expo show floor opens Thursday in Dallas, and as many of you are on your way to the show, I wanted to take one more opportunity to remind you to stop by the Draper booth—number 3010. This will be my second CEDIA as Draper’s...

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