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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...

Draper and AWE Announce UK Partnership

by Jentry Wittkamper | Dec 4, 2015 | Draper Updates, International Update

There’s a big announcement over on our UK blog today—that’s the blog for Draper Group Ltd, our UK subsidiary. Even though the announcement only impacts the residential projection screen market in the UK, we wanted to talk about it here, as well, as much for the...

Draper to the Rescue

by Jeff Miller | Nov 30, 2015 | Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

I couldn’t help myself. I had to smile recently when Teri Boxell and Karen Reno, Draper’s window shade sales staffers assigned to work with Budget Blinds franchises, shared a story with us. It was a “Budget Blinds Commercial Services Franchise of the Week” story from...

I/ITSEC Connects Military, Industry Simulation Pros

by Jim Hoodlebrink | Nov 27, 2015 | Draper Updates, Screen Technology

Over the years modeling and simulation have become increasingly important in training and education, and the military is no exception. Starting Monday I’ll be in Orlando, Florida for the main trade show gathering where military personnel mix with industry...

Pumpkin Cake

by Terry Coffey | Nov 25, 2015 | Draper Updates

Thanksgiving in the United States isn’t always the best time to start innovating in the world of food prep. For the most part, we like the traditional standards: Turkey, stuffing, yams, and, of course, green bean casserole. If there is one area where there’s more...

Making Waves with Projection

by Amy Madden | Nov 23, 2015 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology

When you ride waves, you are always behind. You’re always trying to catch up to the latest trend. Because you’re always following, you’re never ahead. For years, we rode the waves. We sold matt white…over and over again. In our defense, Draper did offer other...

Of Soaps and Screens

by Terry Coffey | Nov 20, 2015 | Draper Updates

This is an historic week in the world of soap opera comic strips. I know, I know … “What are soap opera comic strips? Do they even make comic strips anymore?” A soap opera comic strip is a daily dramatic strip, following a set of characters through various emotional...

Why Draper-Clint Childress

by Terry Coffey | Nov 18, 2015 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades

Since the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo (see our show preview here) is underway this week in Washington, DC, we thought this an appropriate time to make Clint Childress the subject of a Why Draper post. As a LEED®AP and Draper's Solar Control Solutions...

Draper Returns to WFX

by Terry Coffey | Nov 16, 2015 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, Screen Technology

It’s unlikely Mal McCawley will forget the 2014 Worship Facilities Expo any time soon. During the show, McCawley visited the Draper booth and entered a prize drawing, never imagining his name would be drawn. “Everyone at church is very happy,” McCawley, the Pastor of...

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