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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...

2015 Year in Review

by Terry Coffey | Jan 1, 2016 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship

Anytime we reach the end of a year (or, to sound more optimistic, the beginning of a new year), it’s natural that we reflect back over the previous 12 months, and wonder what the next 12 will bring. Year in review posts are everywhere. As the saying goes, “If you...

More Stellar Service Awards

by Terry Coffey | Dec 28, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre

Draper has done it again! Well, actually, you’ve done it again. For the third straight year, Draper has received three Stellar Service Awards from Residential Systems Magazine. Each year, Residential Systems, one of the leading trade journals in the home theatre...

Cranberry Chutney

by Terry Coffey | Dec 23, 2015 | Draper Updates

Variety is the spice of life, as the old saying goes, so for this Christmas, we thought we’d share something different from our employee cookbook: a recipe for cranberry chutney. Chutney is a type of condiment which originated in India. It has also become popular in...

How will you celebrate New Year’s

by Amy Madden | Dec 21, 2015 | Draper Updates

The holidays seem to call for reflection, especially New Year’s. I’m not a huge fan of New Year's for several reasons, one incredibly personal. We set goals for ourselves that are often unrealistic. They look good on paper, but we give up before we even begin. How...

Star Wars: Return of the Draper Jedi

by Terry Coffey | Dec 17, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

Are you confused about the term Draper Jedi used in the headline? You may not have heard the news, but this week marks the public premiere of the new entry in the Star Wars movie franchise. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh episode in the science fiction...

Why Draper-Richard Wilson

by Terry Coffey | Dec 16, 2015 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

This week's Why Draper subject is the Draper employee with the longest commute. Richard Wilson lives in western England, and is a consultant in our Solar Control Solutions department. Whether biking, traveling, or working, Richard is in perpetual motion. How did you...

Happy Holidays from Draper

by Terry Coffey | Dec 14, 2015 | Draper Updates

“Christmas time is here Happiness and cheer Fun for all that children call Their favorite time of the year” -Vince Guaraldi, “Christmas Time is Here” You can tell that Christmas is many of our employees’ favorite holiday. The very first work day after...

Get it in Writing

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Dec 11, 2015 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades

Get it in writing. How many times over the years have you heard this? Of course, nowadays, with all sorts of smart devices replacing the old paper and pen, it’s probably more accurate to say “document it.” Perhaps the wording has changed, but the truth behind it has...

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